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Microsoft Kills WordPad After 23 Years

Along with the end of the long-running text editor, Microsoft will also be cutting support for TLS 1.0 and 1.1, starting this month.

Microsoft Releases Group Policy Analytics Tool for Assessing MDM Migrations

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the release of a Group Policy analytics tool that's designed to show which on-premises policies for Windows 10 and Windows 11 clients will have support when using mobile device management tools.

Microsoft Previews Multitenant Collaborations on Teams Windows Clients

Microsoft on Monday announced a preview of a new administrative setting that synchronizes multitenant access for users of the Microsoft Teams Windows desktop application.

Microsoft Adds New Controls for Windows 11 Optional Updates

Microsoft this week announced the availability of a new policy that gives IT pros more control over the delivery of monthly Windows 11 optional updates, including nonsecurity patches and new features.

Microsoft Switching Windows 11 to the Azure Attestation Service This Month

Microsoft gave public notice this week that boot attestation reporting for Windows 11 clients is getting switched to the Microsoft Azure Attestation service, "starting in mid-August 2023."

Microsoft Targets TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 Disablement in Windows

Microsoft on Tuesday announced plans to disable the use of the Transport Layer Security 1.0 and TLS 1.1 security protocols in Windows.

Microsoft To End Its Managed Desktop Service Next Year

Microsoft is planning to end the Microsoft Managed Desktop service on July 31, 2024, according to a note in this Microsoft Learn document landing page.

How To Use the Windows System File Checker

The time will come for any PC when the only fix is to reset the whole thing.

Windows 11 Version 23H2 Coming via 'Enablement Package' in Q4

Microsoft this week gave advance notice on coming Windows 10 and Windows 11 product releases.

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Microsoft Scorches 132 Flaws in July's Security Patch

In a massive security update, Microsoft has released 130 new patches for July, targeting many critical vulnerabilities across its products and services, including Windows, Office, .NET, Visual Studio, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.

The Potential Hidden Perils of Relying on Microsoft Copilot

While the technology aims make our day-to-day work lives easier, problems will arise if Copilot is switched to autopilot.

Microsoft Begins Rolling Out Copilot for Windows 11 to Dev Channel Testers

Microsoft on Thursday announced that an "early look" preview of Windows Copilot for Windows 11 is starting to roll out to Windows Insider Program testers on the Dev Channel.

Microsoft Intune Getting Driver and Mobile Controls for Windows Enterprise Devices

Microsoft Intune is getting driver management and mobile application management capabilities for Windows Enterprise edition devices, Microsoft announced this month.

Microsoft June Security Update Targets 6 'Critical' Holes

Microsoft's monthly cumulative security update arrived on Tuesday with 69 bulletins to address vulnerabilities across the company's product and service line.

Windows 11 To Get Multi-App Kiosk Mode and Updated Windows Subsystem for Android

Microsoft on Monday announced that organizations using Windows 11 with a "Windows Configuration Update" now have access to two new features.

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