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In the realm of enterprise security, the cloud has emerged as both a boon and a bane. While it offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, it also introduces unique challenges, especially when it comes to forensic investigations. Microsoft 365, being a predominant cloud service, is no...

Across industries, the drive toward digital modernisation is reshaping the way organisations approach operational efficiency, security, and resilience. For many, particularly in sectors with complex regulatory and operational demands, the challenge lies not only in adopting new technologies but...

Restoring access to Microsoft 365 (M365) desktop applications is an essential aspect for many professional and educational users who rely on productivity tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. A significant source of frustration arises when users unexpectedly lose access to these...

A critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-21416 has been disclosed in Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft’s cloud-based remote desktop solution, drawing the attention of enterprises and security professionals worldwide. This vulnerability centers on an elevation of privilege risk...

Few technology launches in recent years have generated as much anticipation among managed service providers (MSPs) and IT professionals as the recent unveiling of Syncro’s Extended Monitoring and Management (XMM) platform. The XMM, developed through a collaboration with Microsoft, promises a...

Every time the cybersecurity community thinks they’re getting ahead of attackers, someone comes along and turns a trusted workflow into a digital bear trap. That’s exactly what’s unfolding in the latest campaign orchestrated by Russian threat actors who are gleefully exploiting legitimate...

It started like any other IT administrator weekend — a faint promise of “maybe nothing will break this time.” And then, in the digital hush of an ordinary Saturday, it happened: Microsoft Entra users across the globe found themselves facing the virtual equivalent of a locked door with no key and...

The End of an Era: Microsoft Entra ID’s Move Away from Service Principal-Less Authentication In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft’s approach to identity and access management has been a compass for the industry. With the news that Microsoft Entra ID will officially retire service...

In today’s cloud-centric world, securing every digital corner of your network is a must—especially when major identity management systems like Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) are at the heart of your operations. While this Microsoft-led tool is renowned for streamlining...

Let’s face it: Data security can feel as nerve-wracking as trying to remember if you left your oven on. In an era where personal and corporate data is regarded as a digital pot of gold, securing such sensitive information isn’t just a luxury — it’s non-negotiable. Enter BitLocker, Microsoft's...

Imagine this: it’s a regular workday, and you’re fired up to grab that coffee, sit down, and knock out your to-do list on Word, Excel, or Outlook. Then it hits you like an unexpected Windows Update: a banner that screams, “Your Microsoft 365 license will be deactivated soon.” You’re locked out...

Hello WindowsForum.com members, Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22000.1041 (KB 5017383) for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This latest build includes a variety of improvements, new features, and vital fixes aimed at enhancing the overall user experience...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10, version 21H1 Build 19043.1319 (KB5006738) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H1. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue that prevents you from accessing the...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 21H1 Build 19043.928 (KB5001330) the Beta Channel for those Insiders who are on 21H1 (Click here for the 21H1 announcement). This update is also available for commercial devices in the Release Preview Channel on 21H1 as mentioned here in this blog...

In what feels like an era ago, work was tethered to the office. Fast forward to today—consider work officially untethered. In this once-in-a-lifetime sea change, IT leaders like yourself have the opportunity to rethink your environments, from what security should look like now, down to what new...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21322 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Other updates for Insiders Upvote on similar feedback in Feedback Hub Based on feedback, the Feedback Hub Team has made a change so that Insiders can now...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21318 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build will also be offered to ARM64 devices. What’s new in Build 21318 Paste as plain text in clipboard history Simply open clipboard history (WIN +...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21313 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build is being offered to ALL Insiders in the Dev Channel. All Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive the same build going forward. NOTE: Build...

With Microsoft Edge, we are constantly striving to get you to the best of productivity and information. Over the last year and a half, we brought Office 365 content to your Microsoft Edge so that you can pick up work where you left off. Today, we're excited to add news and information from your...

Original release date: April 29, 2020 Summary As organizations adapt or change their enterprise collaboration capabilities to meet “telework” requirements, many organizations are migrating to Microsoft Office 365 (O365) and other cloud collaboration services. Due to the speed of these...