As Windows 10 approaches its end of support on October 14, 2025, enterprises worldwide face a critical decision: whether to invest in Extended Security Updates (ESUs) or begin the transition to Windows 11. The urgency behind this choice has intensified as IT teams seek a seamless, secure, and...
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Classic Outlook users received welcome news this week as Microsoft released critical fixes for a disruptive bug that had been causing the email client to crash upon opening messages or composing new ones. Reports of sudden Outlook shutdowns surged earlier in the month, and Microsoft’s swift...
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Microsoft’s strategy for updating Microsoft 365 (M365) is undergoing a transformation, signaling deep changes not only for IT departments but also for every enterprise that relies on the world’s most popular productivity suite. The pace and pattern of software updates, now supercharged by...
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Woes and Workarounds: Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 24H2 Update Blues
When Microsoft rolls out new Windows updates, there’s always a mix of excitement and apprehension among users, IT admins, and industry watchers. Each update promises new features, security improvements, and critical bug fixes...
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Microsoft’s recent updates to Windows 11 24H2 have stirred significant disruption among users, particularly due to a pair of cumulative patches—KB5055523 and KB5053656—that have been implicated in triggering blue screen of death (BSOD) crashes. These vexing derailments emerge shortly after...
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In a concerning twist for enterprise users, it has come to light that a recent update to Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 11 24H2, is causing applications like Word and Excel to crash when used with CrowdStrike's antivirus software. This incident, though not as widespread as previous...