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This Week in IT, I look at the recently announced pricing for ESUs on Windows 10 if you want to stay secure beyond the end of support date in October 2025. Plus, the different ways you can get the updates and what it means for your organization. Links and resources Transcript This Week in IT,…

Microsoft released yesterday the April Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, the company addressed 149 security vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, and other components, with one already being exploited. On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft released the KB5036893 update that enables the “Moment 5” features for all Windows…

Microsoft has unveiled the pricing details for Extended Security Updates (ESUs) as Windows 10 approaches its end of support in October 2025. This Windows 10 ESU program offers organizations and consumers a means to protect their devices if they’re not yet prepared to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft notes that commercial customers will have different…

This Week in IT, I’m going to look at the main differences between the two paid versions of Copilot, Copilot Pro and Copilot for Microsoft 365, and whether it’s worth paying extra for the enterprise-grade Copilot solution as Microsoft announces enterprise data grounding is coming to Copilot in the Office apps. Links and resources Transcript…

Find out how Windows Update for Business makes it easier for organizations to keep Windows 10 patched and up-to-date.

Microsoft has released a new device readiness test feature for its Windows Update for Business deployment service. This release allows organizations to evaluate their devices’ eligibility for Windows quality updates before the actual deployment process. The Windows Update for Business deployment service allows administrators to approve, schedule, and monitor updates delivered to managed devices through…

Microsoft announced Windows Update for Business but it has yet to be released, expect it to arrive later this year.

Microsoft has published a detailed roundup of the latest enhancements to its Teams collaboration service during the month of March 2024. The company has launched a unified Microsoft Teams app, allowing users to seamlessly switch between their work and school accounts. First off, Microsoft Teams has introduced a new Discover Feed that allows users to…

Russell Smith looks at changes in Windows Update for Business in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update 1607.

Microsoft has recently announced the general availability of Windows Update for Business reports. The new solution that enables customers to view device and software-update compliance information for Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs. Microsoft released this service as Azure Workbooks for Update Compliance in public preview back in August. It allows IT admins to monitor…