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  1. PowerToys 0.93 boosts performance; Store policy tightens; Patch Tuesday security

    Microsoft’s week in software was quieter on the surface but consequential under the hood: PowerToys received another maturation-focused release that tightens performance and discoverability, the Microsoft Store tightened rules that affect how developers list and bundle titles, and August’s Patch...
  2. PowerToys 0.93: Card Dashboard and Faster Command Palette for Windows

    Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.93 is a surprisingly consequential release: a modernized, card‑style settings dashboard paired with a deep engineering push to speed up the new Command Palette—delivering measurable reductions in install size, memory usage, and launch times—plus several targeted...
  3. Event ID 57 CertEnroll: Cosmetic Pluton Logging, No Certificate Impact

    Microsoft’s latest advisory to “ignore” a worrying Event Viewer error is the most recent entry in a string of update-era hiccups that have left administrators juggling noisy logs, SIEM rules, and the trust deficit that follows vendor-issued cosmetic triage. Microsoft says the...
  4. Windows 11 Build 27871: Enhanced Phone Link, Power Management, and Fixes

    Microsoft's relentless push to refine the Windows 11 experience continues with the release of build 27871 in the Canary Channel—a version that, while understated, introduces several meaningful improvements and fixes that subtly reshape user productivity and management for both end-users and IT...
  5. Microsoft’s Unified Windows Update Platform: Simplifying App Updates & Enhancing Security

    Few changes in the Windows ecosystem have generated as much anticipation and debate as Microsoft’s latest move to unify app updates through its Windows Update orchestration platform. Announced on May 27, the new foundation represents a significant shift in how software—far beyond core OS...
  6. Microsoft Unbundles Teams from Office: Impact on Collaboration and Competition

    Microsoft’s decision to globally unbundle its Teams collaboration platform from the iconic Office suite represents not only a significant juncture for the tech giant but also an undeniable shift within the broader productivity software landscape. This strategic maneuver, prompted by persistent...
  7. Microsoft WSUS Blockage: Windows 11 24H2 Update Fails with Error 0x80240069

    Here is a summary of the situation, based on your source and up-to-date information: Microsoft has confirmed an issue where Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is currently blocking the receipt of the Windows 11 24H2 feature update for devices running Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2. When attempting...
  8. 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...
  9. Defence IT Modernisation: A Recruitment Revolution for Top Tech Talent

    In an era where digital transformation is transforming every industry, the defence sector is making headlines with its modernisation drive. Recent developments in Australia’s defence IT recruitment have shown that modern platforms—not outdated infrastructures—are the magnet for top tech talent...