Across industries where frontline engagement shapes end-user experience, the convergence of secure, agile technology and workflow-optimized device management is fundamentally transforming the way organizations deliver service. Nowhere is this more apparent than in healthcare and retail, where...
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Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
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Microsoft’s evolving cloud and update ecosystem keeps IT professionals guessing, but even in a world of rapid innovation, some legacy technologies refuse to go quietly. In a development watched closely by system admins worldwide, Microsoft has announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)...
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Microsoft is once again reshaping how we access remote desktop environments on Windows. In a move designed to simplify and enhance remote connectivity, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Remote Desktop app available from the Microsoft Store will be retired on May 27, 2025. Users are now...
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As the clock ticks toward October 14, 2025, millions of organizations and consumers worldwide are confronted with a monumental crossroads for their computing environments: the end of mainstream support for Windows 10. By this deadline, Microsoft will no longer provide free updates or security...
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In a world marked by rising threats and relentless data breaches, organizations are not just seeking protective layers—they’re demanding unified, intelligent, and efficient solutions. The latest advancements in integrated cyber protection have emerged as a game-changer, breaking down siloed...
KB5058688: Phi Silica AI component update version 1.7.824.0 probably won’t be the title you boast about at your next dinner party, but for those with Qualcomm-powered Windows systems, it’s the under-the-hood action that’s quietly steering the future of PC intelligence. Like a midway firmware...
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If you’re a CIO having nightmares about the looming end-of-support date for Windows 10, you’re not alone—just don’t expect any lullabies from Microsoft. As of today, global adoption of Windows 11 has stalled at a modest 38%, a figure more underwhelming than the coffee in your company’s break...
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If you’ve ever tried deleting mysterious empty folders in Windows and felt a little burst of mischievous satisfaction, let this be your harrowing cautionary tale: sometimes, the most harmless-looking directories are the ones standing between you and a fully functioning operating system.
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To understand the state of EUC (end-user computing) security in 2025, you don’t need a crystal ball—just good shoes. At least, that’s the consensus after navigating the RSA Conference’s sprawling Moscone Center, where tracking down the future of endpoint and email security looks suspiciously...
It started, as these things so often do, with a little pop-up. For thousands of enterprise users—minding their own business, dutifully clicking through spreadsheets, crafting presentations, or maybe just hunting for that illusive TPS report—a sudden, unprovoked invitation lit up their screens...
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Trailblazers in Cybersecurity: Devicie and BUI Shine at Microsoft Security Excellence Awards
The global landscape of cybersecurity is continually evolving, and at the forefront of this revolution are the companies that dare to innovate. The 2025 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards, set for...
I am running security and vulnerability scans against a few Windows Server and I cannot figure out how to resolve or mitigate DCE/RPC and MSRPC Services Enumeration Reporting issues. Here is the scan result slightly altered to protect my network:
Windows is the heartbeat of modern work: consistent, reliable, familiar, intuitive – quietly supporting the apps and experiences in Microsoft 365 that empower people to do more, achieve more. Enabling IT to manage and secure devices regardless of how, when and how frequently they connect. We...
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