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(Updated) Reminder: Basic Authentication deprecation in Office Apps

Last Update: Jun 24, 2023

MC499030 – Updated April 6, 2023: Microsoft has updated the timing for this change below. Thank you for your patience. This is a reminder that Microsoft 365 Apps are disabling server sign-in prompts using Basic authentication in Office Apps (originally communicated in MC454810, November ’22). Microsoft is making this change because basic authentication is a…

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Top Storage Pitfalls to Avoid with Windows Failover Clusters

What to consider when configuring Windows Failover Clusters, by Bruce Mackenzie-Low. With a little planning and the help of tools like the Cluster Validation Wizard for failover cluster setup, you can implement failover clusters with confidence, ensuring proper setup when choosing partition size, configuring compatible and consistent storage drivers and storage controller settings.

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VMworld 2013 Europe: VMware Updates Horizon Suite, Acquires Desktone

Discover what went on at VMworld Europe 2013, including updates to the VMware ThinApp, VMware Horizon View, and more.

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M365 Changelog: (Updated) Future of the Mail and Calendar apps in Windows with Outlook

Last Update: Jun 24, 2023

MC590123 – Updated June 20, 2023: Microsoft has updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your patience. By the end of next year we will be replacing the Mail and Calendar apps in Windows with the new Outlook for Windows.  How this will affect your organization: After this change is implemented at the…

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What’s in Store for Windows in 2020

Windows 7 reaches end-of-life, Microsoft throws Windows a lifeline with Windows 10X, Windows 10 gets another major feature update, and Windows Server continues to support Azure.

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Exporting Information from Active Directory Snapshots in Windows Server 2008

  Active Directory snapshots in Windows Server 2008 allow an administrator to either manually, or programmatically, create snapshots of the Active Directory database at a given time. With Active Directory snapshots, you can view the data inside such a snapshot on a domain controller without the need to start the server in Directory Services Restore…

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How to configure your Alcatel SpeedTouch ADSL modem not to use NAT?

This document describes how you can configure an Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro ADSL modem not to use NAT anymore. This process is often called DHCP SPOOFING. The public IP will be sent to your machine by DHCP therefore eliminating NAT. It is also for setups where combination of an Ethernet gateway routers which do not have…

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Everything You Need to Know About Windows – April 2021

Microsoft prepares to release the Windows 10 May 2021 Update. The news and interests taskbar flyout is coming to older versions of Windows 10, and Microsoft adds Linux GUI app support to WSL in an Insider build. And there’s much more! So, let’s get started. Windows 10 ‘Known Issue Rollback’ fixes KB5001330 bug Microsoft released…

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Free Tweaking Tools for Windows XP

Want to get the most out of Windows XP? Daniel Petri shows you some of his favorite tweaking tools for Microsoft’s long-lived client OS.

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M365 Changelog: (Updated) Call control with bluetooth headsets and speakerphones

Last Update: Jun 25, 2023

MC387038 – Updated November 3, 2022: Microsoft has updated the timeline and provided additional details for clarity. Thank you for your patience. This new feature allows users to use the buttons on Bluetooth headsets, speakerphones or certified devices that don’t require a USB dongle to answer, end and even mute calls.   Note: This feature supports…

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