device management

Here's a summary of the key information from the Microsoft Support article on Windows devices for home users, businesses, and schools with Microsoft-managed updates: What's Happening? Microsoft is updating the Secure Boot certificates (originally issued in 2011 and expiring starting June 2026)...

Microsoft’s relentless drive to reinvent Windows 11 as a resilient, secure, and enterprise-grade operating system continues to gather momentum. This week, the tech giant unveiled a series of innovations bundled under the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), a program conceived to make system...

The impending end of support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 has set the stage for a transformative shift across business environments, prompting organisations of all sizes to rethink their IT strategies and accelerate adoption of newer, more secure systems. As the clock ticks down on Windows...

Microsoft has announced that it will end free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer provide software support, critical bug fixes, or security patches for the operating system. This cessation of support means that Windows 10 users will be more...

As Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-support date in October 2025, businesses that still rely on this enduring operating system are facing a critical juncture: modernization or risk. While it’s tempting for organizations to delay upgrades due to cost, complexity, or simple inertia, the...

As Microsoft prepares to bring Windows 10 to the end of its mainstream support lifecycle on October 14, 2025, millions of users across the globe find themselves at a crossroads. While some are ready to embrace the transition to Windows 11, a significant portion—encompassing schools, businesses...

Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates has undergone a significant evolution, and a recent policy shift marks a major milestone: by default, all new Windows quality update policies created through Microsoft Intune now enable hotpatching. This represents not just another minor update to the...

Today’s educators face immense pressure to adapt: a rapidly changing world demands not only technical literacy but also the skills to navigate AI-powered tools, manage evolving security threats, and engage increasingly diverse students. On this front, Microsoft’s recently introduced Surface...

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. To assist users who cannot immediately transition to Windows 11, Microsoft is offering...

In an unexpected but potentially welcome move for millions of users worldwide, Microsoft has announced an extension of free security updates for Windows 10 into 2026—with critical caveats that complicate what initially seems like generous news. As the official end-of-support date for Windows 10...

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide users with options for maintaining security updates beyond this date. Initially, the ESU program required a $30 annual fee for consumers to receive an...

As Microsoft edges closer to the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, the June 2025 non-security preview update—KB5061087, OS Build 19045.6036—delivers critical quality improvements aimed at stabilizing the user experience for those committed to Windows 10 version 22H2 across Home, Pro...

Omnissa, the company that emerged from VMware's end-user computing division, has expanded its App Volumes product to support physical PCs. This strategic move aims to extend the benefits of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) application management to a broader range of devices, including...

Microsoft’s June 2025 update for Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a pivotal change to the operating system’s approach to system recovery—permanently reducing system restore point retention from 90 days to just 60 days. This new policy, quietly embedded within OS Build 26100.4349 (delivered...

Microsoft's Family Safety feature, designed to help parents and guardians manage their children's online activities, has recently been implicated in inadvertently blocking Google Chrome on Windows devices. This issue, first reported on June 3, 2025, has led to widespread user frustration as...

For tech enthusiasts and digital minimalists alike, the notion of living entirely without a conventional PC has never felt more plausible or more tantalizing. The last decade has borne witness to a slow, steady decoupling from the “one PC per desk” doctrine that defined personal computing for so...

A growing number of Windows users have reported a troubling development: Microsoft’s Family Safety parental controls are now outright blocking Google Chrome from launching on certain Windows 11 devices. Unlike previous spats between Microsoft and rival browsers—which often played out as subtle...

In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing and device management, Microsoft continues to push innovation with its latest offering—Windows 365 Reserve. This public preview of a new cloud service promises transformative changes for commercial customers seeking both agility and security in...

As October 14, 2025, approaches, Microsoft’s official end-of-support date for Windows 10, millions of PC users and countless businesses face a crucial crossroads. The looming transition doesn’t merely signal the sunset of an operating system; it embodies a broader shift in the digital...

The landscape of enterprise computing has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, with remote and hybrid work accelerating the demand for flexible, resilient infrastructure. To address often-overlooked scenarios where physical devices become suddenly unavailable—whether from loss...