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Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Flaw in May's Security Patch Rollout

Microsoft on Tuesday released its monthly batch of security fixes, consisting of 74 targeted holes, which may look like a relief for some after last month's massive 128 total.

Q&A with Panu Saukko on Managing Windows

A Windows management expert explains how much automation is too much, and why one of the most useful features in Microsoft Intune is so hard to get hold of.

Microsoft Stipulates Account Requirement for 'Personal Use' of Windows 11 Pro Edition

Microsoft indicated in a Thursday announcement that it will require the use of Microsoft Accounts (MSAs) for "personal use" of the Windows 11 Pro edition operating system on initial setup.

Microsoft Bolsters Passwordless Capabilities in Windows 365, Windows Hello for Business and Microsoft Authenticator

Microsoft on World Password Day described passwordless milestones for a bunch of its products, per a Thursday announcement.

How To Solve Problems with Keyboard Lag in Windows

It's time to try to address an issue that has gone ignored for too long.

Update Compliance Service To Require Azure Active Directory in October

Microsoft is changing how its Update Compliance service works with Window 10 or Windows 11 PCs, and gave notice that it will be requiring the use of the Azure Active Directory service before year's end, per a Tuesday announcement.

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Microsoft Defender for Business Standalone Commercially Released

Microsoft on Monday announced the "general availability" commercial release of the "standalone" edition of Microsoft Defender for Business, a security solution for small-to-medium organizations.

Microsoft Touts 190,000 Windows 11 Employee Device Upgrades

Microsoft on Friday described its efforts in upgrading its own employees' devices to Windows 11.

Microsoft Unveils New Removal Plans for SMB1 in Windows Systems

Microsoft is ramping up its long-term plans to eventually remove Server Message Block 1 (SMB1) from future Windows operating system releases, according to a Tuesday announcement.

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Microsoft Delivers Massive April Patch Tuesday

It's Patch Tuesday yet again. And Microsoft is making it a memorable one with 128 vulnerability fixes – the most seen since October 2020.

Microsoft Answers Some Windows 11 Security Questions

Microsoft's coming Windows 11 security improvements, announced last week, may be available for Windows 10 machines as well.

Windows Native Update Preview Available for Configuration Manager Users

Microsoft is previewing the ability for IT departments using its Configuration Manager tool to give their Windows users a so-called "native inbox experience" when getting updates, according to a Thursday announcement.

Microsoft Outlines New Security Protections Coming to Windows 11

Microsoft on Tuesday described security enhancements coming in "a future release of Windows 11."

New Microsoft Autopatch Service Aims To Patch PCs Automatically

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled Windows Autopatch, which lets Microsoft take over quality and security patching operations in organizations, including Windows operating system feature updates, plus driver updates.

Microsoft Tweaks Windows 11 File Explorer, Adds Inclusivity Options

In an effort to make Windows the "most accessible and inclusive" version of the OS, Microsoft on Tuesday outlined a few new upgrades and features, including a redesigned File Explorer.

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