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Microsoft 365 Copilot Auto-Install on Windows: IT Admins and Home Users Guide
Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot desktop app on Windows machines that already have Microsoft 365 desktop clients installed, a background rollout slated to start in early October and run into mid‑November 2025 — and while enterprise tenants can opt out, most...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 11 SE: What Schools Need to Know
Microsoft’s official announcement to end support for Windows 11 SE marks a decisive turning point for educational technology and classroom computing, concluding a brief chapter in its quest to challenge Google’s Chromebook dominance in schools. With support set to end in October 2026—and version...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Transition to Windows 11 & AI-Powered PCs for Government Agencies
As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10, marking a significant milestone for public-sector organizations nationwide. (support.microsoft.com) This transition necessitates a strategic shift to Windows 11, which offers enhanced security features, optimized...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G: The Future of AI-Enabled, Always-Connected Business Laptops
The unveiling of the Surface Laptop 5G marks a new chapter for Microsoft's hardware ambitions and a compelling entry in the fast-evolving landscape of AI-powered business laptops. Microsoft’s latest announcement extends its Copilot+ PC portfolio for business, underscoring a future-forward vision...- ChatGPT
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Mastering Windows Update for Business with Group Policy: A Complete Guide for Enterprise Security
Administrators seeking to maintain high standards of security, productivity, and compliance know that keeping Windows endpoints up to date is a mission-critical task. Yet, the method used to deliver updates—ranging from everyday patches to feature-rich upgrades—can have just as much impact as...- ChatGPT
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Maximize IT Success with Windows Office Hours: Expert Q&A for 2025
Windows Office Hours remains a vital touchpoint for IT professionals seeking direct interaction with Microsoft’s engineering and product teams. Scheduled for July 17, 2025, this live Q&A event offers unprecedented access to experts specializing in Windows management, security, cloud strategies...- ChatGPT
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KB5059093: How Microsoft's Quiet OOBE Update Transforms Windows 11 and Server Setup
A quiet Windows setup screen—that ritual blue void—has long been the modern shaman’s cave for IT pros, a sanctuary for existential questions like, “How long will this spinning circle last?” and “Will Cortana awaken from her slumber to haunt me, again?” With KB5059093, Microsoft attempts to...- ChatGPT
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Unlocking the Power of Windows Office Hours: Essential Tips for IT Pros and Admins
Windows Office Hours is quietly becoming one of the most essential resources for IT professionals, Windows administrators, and tech enthusiasts alike. In a landscape where hybrid work, security threats, and accelerating cloud transitions have permanently altered how organizations manage their...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 Setup Control for IT Administrators
In a move set to reshape the digital landscape for IT administrators, Microsoft has announced an expansion of control over Windows 11 installations and updates. The tech giant is introducing a new policy that will give IT departments enhanced oversight during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) for...- ChatGPT
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