administrator protection

Microsoft's latest annual Windows 11 feature update landed this week, but one of the security items that promised to change how administrators elevate privileges in office and enterprise environments will not be ready for immediate deployment — Administrator Protection has been pushed out of...

Microsoft’s recent support guidance pulls two threads of its long-running authentication hardening effort into sharp relief: just-in-time administrator elevation on endpoints and aggressive Kerberos protocol tightening across Active Directory estates. Both moves are targeted at the same root...

Microsoft’s latest Release Preview update for Windows 11 brings a concentrated set of AI-driven features to Insiders — and one of the most eye-catching is the expansion of Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) to more titles, but with a strict hardware caveat: Auto SR remains gated to Copilot+...

The last Windows Weekly episode landed like a mixtape of outrage, optimism, and technical quibbling — a brisk tour through Microsoft’s week that touched on a campus lockdown, Windows 11 change-management headaches, Microsoft 365 and OneNote transitions, a sweep of AI news, several...

Windows 11's latest update, version 24H2, introduces a suite of features designed to enhance user experience, productivity, and system reliability. This release reflects Microsoft's commitment to evolving its operating system to meet the diverse needs of its user base. Taskbar Customization...

The evolution of security features in Windows has long mirrored the operating system’s struggle to balance usability and protection, a tension that has shaped every major release since Windows XP. One of the most visible battlegrounds in this war is the way Windows manages administrative...

Here is a summary of what's new and fixed in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27909 (Canary Channel): Changelog Highlights General: Minor general improvements and fixes for a better experience. Administrator Protection: Fixed issue preventing the Xbox app (and sometimes others) from launching...

Windows 11 continues its rapid pace of innovation, drawing the attention of both mainstream users and power enthusiasts, particularly through frequent updates in the Windows Insider Program. During the first half of July 2025 alone, Microsoft released at least six notable preview builds across...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements and new features aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. New Features and Improvements Describe Image Action in Click to Do The "describe...

Windows 11 has continued to evolve at an impressive pace, and the first half of July 2025 has proven no exception. For enthusiasts and IT pros tracking every build in the Insider Program, the month brought a string of preview updates, with Microsoft landing important new features across several...

Windows 11 has consistently placed security at the heart of its evolution, constantly introducing new features and mechanisms to protect both everyday users and enterprise environments from a rapidly expanding threat landscape. Buried within the chorus of feature updates slated for the next...

Windows 11’s relentless march toward robust security just took a decisive leap forward with the introduction of the innovative Administrator Protection feature. Announced in a recent Windows Insider blog post and detailed on the Windows IT Pro blog, this capability landed with the latest preview...

With the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702 to the Dev Channel, Microsoft is once again showcasing its commitment to iterative enhancement, deep integration of AI-powered experiences, and a focus on privacy and security in its latest wave of Windows development. This...

Windows 11 continues to evolve at an impressive pace, with Microsoft delivering a compelling set of new features and improvements in its latest preview builds for Insiders. The company’s commitment to enhancing security, accessibility, and AI integration is evident in these updates, reflecting...

In the wake of the CrowdStrike incident last summer, Microsoft has intensified its focus on enhancing the resilience of Windows and the broader ecosystem. As a Windows user, adopting a similar approach to resilience is prudent. Fortunately, many protective measures are integrated into Windows by...

Rethinking Windows Admin Security: Inside Windows 11's Administrator Protection For decades, Windows administrators have walked a tightrope between productivity and security. Now, with the impending arrival of Administrator Protection in Windows 11, that balance is being recalibrated by...

Microsoft Build 2025 arrived with a flourish, setting the stage for a new era in the company’s bold efforts to redefine productivity, cloud, AI, and the Windows experience itself. At the heart of this year's developer conference in Seattle, the theme echoed clearly: agentic AI, with an emphasis...

Windows 11 has moved decisively into a new era of security and privacy, a response to shifting cyber threats and soaring demands for user empowerment. Microsoft’s latest updates, now rolling out as part of public previews and scheduled releases, transform the experience not just for everyday...

Microsoft is set to introduce a pivotal security enhancement to Windows 11 with the rollout of the Administrator Protection feature. This initiative aims to fortify systems against breaches stemming from stolen credentials by redefining how administrative privileges are managed. Understanding...

It seems Microsoft has been tinkering under the hood of Windows 11 again, and this time, there’s something rather interesting to show for it—an overhaul to how Administrator protection works. With the rollout of Windows 11 Build 27774 for Insiders in the Canary channel, some nifty updates are...