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Microsoft has unveiled its strategy to replace the classic Outlook desktop application, but the transition won’t be a swift one. In a recent announcement, the company confirmed that this monumental shift will be a gradual process, stretching over at least a couple of years for its commercial customers. Last week, Microsoft published a new YouTube…

In a notable shift for developers, Microsoft has revealed its plan to retire the Outlook REST API v2.0 in 2024. This decision stems from feedback received from customers and partners. The Outlook REST API is undergoing this transition to make way for a smoother and more secure future with Microsoft Graph. The Outlook REST API…

It was a busy August and I took the long weekend off, so I’m a few days late to cover everything that’s new with Microsoft’s Power Platform in August 2023. Either way, let’s get started with the most interesting Power Platform updates that came in August, say goodbye to the summer, and here is hoping…

In this episode, Stephen speaks to Power Platform expert Shane Young about the top 3 mistakes that IT Pros make with Power Platform. Thank you to our episode sponsor Specops. For a Specops free security audit, click here: https://password.specopssoft.com/unplugit Transcript [MUSIC] Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of UnplugIT. I’m your host, Stephen Rose. Thanks for…

Key takeaways: Microsoft’s latest optional update for Windows 11 version 22H2, KB5029351, designed to bring improved features and experiences, has instead left some users staring at the familiar ‘Blue Screen of Death’ (BSOD) accompanied by an ‘UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR’ error message. The company acknowledged the issue on the Windows Health Dashboard yesterday. “Microsoft has received reports of…

Key takeaways: Microsoft has announced API-driven provisioning support for Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This new release allows businesses to seamlessly integrate their authoritative system of record with Azure AD provisioning, encompassing everything from HR and payroll apps to SQL tables and spreadsheets. The API-driven provisioning feature is designed to help organizations ensure…

Key Takeaways: Step aside old-school collaboration tools, Microsoft’s Loop app is getting ready for its debut to a broader range of Microsoft 365 users next month. Loop is set to change up the way people work with Microsoft 365, evolving the nature of work and emphasizing seamless, real-time collaboration. Microsoft Loop is a revamped version…

Microsoft has announced some new monitoring and logging capabilities for Azure Firewall. The first new feature that the company highlighted today is a public preview of the new Resource Health section. Azure Resource Health enables IT admins to monitor the overall health of their Azure Firewall system. The feature makes it easier for administrators to…

Microsoft makes Loop easier to deploy and releases an app in the Store but is Loop too complicated to use? Plus, Windows 365 Switch arrives in preview, Windows 11 is getting support for the Azure Attestation Service, and all the week’s important IT news.

Microsoft has announced that Conditional Access for protected actions support is now generally available for Entra ID (Azure AD) customers. The new security feature enables IT admins to use Conditional Access policies to protect critical administrative operations. In Microsoft Entra ID (previously known as Azure AD), the Protected Actions feature provides additional protection by assigning…

Microsoft-owned GitHub has released a new code referencing tool for GitHub Copilot. The new feature will inform developers when AI-powered code suggestions are taken from public repositories. GitHub first unveiled the Copilot tool back in June 2021. The AI programming assistant allows developers to get code suggestions with natural language commands. Copilot has been trained…

An Office 365 tenant to tenant migration can be a complex undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. Whether due to mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring, a tenant to tenant migration project involves transferring data, applications, and configurations while ensuring minimal user disruption. In this article, I will guide you through the essential steps to…