This Week in IT, Microsoft announces changes to Windows 11 recovery, Windows 10 users get a respite but there’s a catch, a compact AI model is driving changes to the Settings app in Windows 11, and Microsoft is struggling to sell Copilot to business.
This Week in IT, Russell discusses recent updates from Microsoft regarding Windows 11 and its resilience initiatives, as well as the challenges faced by Microsoft 365 Copilot in competing with ChatGPT.
Windows 11 Recovery Changes: Microsoft is replacing the blue screen of death with a black screen of death and introducing Quick Machine Recovery to help devices stuck in recovery mode without physical intervention. This feature is expected to be available later this summer.
Connected Cache Feature: A new Connected Cache feature is being introduced to facilitate faster updates by allowing local devices to access updates from a central cache rather than relying on internet bandwidth.
Universal Print Update: Users will be able to send print jobs to a queue and select a printer later using a mobile app and QR code, enhancing printing security and convenience.
Extended Security Updates for Windows 10: Windows 10 users can receive free Extended Security Updates for a year if they sign up for the Windows Backup app, delaying the need to upgrade to Windows 11.
AI Integration in Settings App: Microsoft is developing an AI model to allow users to make changes in the Settings app using natural language, improving user experience and accessibility.
Copilot Adoption Issues: Microsoft is struggling to promote its Microsoft 365 Copilot, as users prefer ChatGPT for their needs, indicating a lack of understanding of Copilot’s integrations and benefits.