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Microsoft is about to add a new Online Archive feature to its Outlook mobile app. This update will allow users to seamlessly access archived emails right from the folder list on iOS and Android devices. The Online Archive folder is a feature that’s designed to help users manage their email storage efficiently. It allows users…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the antitrust complaint Google filed with the EU Commission this week regarding Microsoft’s anti-competitive cloud licensing practices.

While there are numerous paid solutions available, many IT professionals overlook the relative abundance of free Active Directory tools that can streamline management tasks. Besides making your CFO happy, these tools offer robust features that can simplify complex administrative tasks and enhance security. In this blog post, we’ll explore why IT pros should consider integrating…

Microsoft has rolled out a new update that introduces OneDrive support for RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop. This feature allows users to quickly access and synchronize their files while using RemoteApp, enhancing their productivity and collaboration in virtual environments. Until now, Microsoft OneDrive was compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop only when using non-persistent desktops. These…

Microsoft has released several new capabilities and improvements for the Planner app in Microsoft Teams. The company has added a new labels column in the basic plans’ Grid view, designed to help users better organize and categorize tasks with greater efficiency. Earlier this year, Microsoft started rolling out the new Planner experience in Teams to…

Microsoft is set to integrate a new Dell Management Portal within the Intune admin center this October. This portal will provide administrators with streamlined access to Dell-specific Windows device management capabilities. The Dell Management Portal will enable administrators to recover per-device credentials such as current and previous BIOS passwords and BitLocker recovery keys. It allows…

Google has officially lodged an antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft. The company alleged that Microsoft’s software licensing practices are anti-competitive and effectively force customers to remain loyal to its Azure cloud services. In 2019, Microsoft introduced software licensing changes that increased the costs for customers running Windows, Windows Server, and Office on…

Devolutions has announced the release of a new version of Remote Desktop Manager. The latest update brings several new capabilities and improvements such as integration with Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM), support for Delinea Secret Server proxy for RDP and SSH, and more. Devolutions has introduced integration with Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM), allowing operators…

Microsoft Intune has added a new feature that enables administrators to configure and manage the availability of Apple Intelligence features on Apple devices. The new MDM controls let IT admins customize the usage of these AI-powered capabilities to suit their specific environments. Apple Intelligence is a suite of advanced features that use AI and machine…

Microsoft announced yesterday the release of a new File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solution based on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This updated version offers enhanced real-time monitoring of critical file paths and system files, ensuring greater security and compliance for organizations. The new version of File Integrity Monitoring is designed to replace the legacy version that’s…

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the public preview of Microsoft Teams optimized for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), which is now generally available to customers using Azure Virtual Desktops and Windows 365. This enhanced VDI solution offers improved functionality and performance for virtual environments. Microsoft Teams for VDI has been completely redesigned to improve performance on…

Microsoft published this morning its first Secure Future Initiative report. The company touted that it has made several key improvements to boost security across its products and services. Microsoft launched its Secure Future Initiative (SFI) back in November 2023. This initiative is aimed at creating a coordinated effort within the company to enhance cybersecurity across…