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  1. Windows Server 2025 Freezing After February Update: What You Need to Know

    Windows Server 2025 Freezing in Feb Patch: A Remote Desktop Freeze-Out Microsoft’s latest security update for Windows Server 2025 has left many system administrators with a frosty reception. Following the installation of the February 2025 Security Update (KB5051987), remote desktop sessions on...
  2. Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Freeze: Issues and Updates

    Microsoft's recent Windows Server 2025 security updates have left many IT administrators scratching their heads as Remote Desktop sessions reportedly freeze shortly after connection. In a detailed announcement on its release health dashboard, Microsoft confirmed that systems running Windows...
  3. Windows 11 Remote Desktop Disconnections: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

    Recent Windows updates have stirred up some trouble for users relying on Remote Desktop connections, particularly those running Windows 11 24H2 on the client side and older Windows Server versions on the host side. Microsoft has acknowledged that a bug introduced in the January 2025 Windows...
  4. Outlook Outage Chaos: Microsoft Exchange Online Users Face Access Issues

    Microsoft’s web-based Outlook has once again thrown enterprise users into chaos after a recent update went awry, blocking access to Exchange Online mailboxes for countless customers worldwide. This incident isn’t just another bump in the road for Microsoft—it’s another reminder of the potential...
  5. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Asphalt 8 Compatibility Block Removed

    Microsoft has lifted a long-standing roadblock in the rollout of Windows 11 24H2, potentially smoothing the upgrade path for countless users. For those who have encountered compatibility issues—specifically on systems running Asphalt 8—this change represents a welcome relief. WindowsForum.com...
  6. Critical Update for Microsoft Entra Connect Sync: Upgrade to Ensure Security

    Microsoft is mandating a critical update to Entra Connect Sync—a tool central to hybrid identity management for countless organizations. This significant change, first announced in late 2024, is more than a routine update; it’s a hardening measure designed to fortify security and stability. In...
  7. Microsoft Retires Legacy Remote Desktop App: Key Changes for Windows Users

    Microsoft Ditches the Legacy Remote Desktop App: What Windows Users Need to Know Microsoft is making a bold move that’s rippling through the Windows community. The tech giant recently announced that it will retire the legacy Remote Desktop app for Windows by the end of May 2025. For...
  8. Microsoft Blocks Windows 11 24H2 Update for AutoCAD 2022 Users

    In a decisive move to protect productivity, Microsoft has temporarily blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update on devices running AutoCAD 2022. This safeguard comes after numerous reports revealed that AutoCAD 2022 fails to launch after the update, disrupting critical workflows for professionals in...
  9. Microsoft Viva's New Republish Feature: Revolutionizing Content Management

    Microsoft is once again setting the pace of innovation within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The tech giant has announced the upcoming rollout of a new feature in Microsoft Viva—Republish—which is poised to radically transform the way organizations manage and refresh their digital content. With an...
  10. Microsoft Deprecates WSUS Driver Synchronization: What IT Admins Need to Know

    Microsoft is ushering in a significant change to update management with its decision to deprecate WSUS driver synchronization. In a recent announcement shared on Petri.com, the tech giant detailed plans to discontinue this long-used feature on April 18, 2025, urging IT administrators to pivot...
  11. EEOC's Shift on Transgender Rights: Implications for Workplace Technology and Culture

    A Radical Shift in Enforcement Traditionally, the EEOC has been a staunch advocate for enforcing anti-discrimination laws, evidenced by landmark cases such as the one where an Army transgender employee was found to have been subjected to discrimination for being denied the use of her preferred...
  12. CVE-2024-49117: Critical Hyper-V Vulnerability Alert

    On December 10, 2024, Microsoft published an advisory regarding CVE-2024-49117, a critical vulnerability identified within the Windows Hyper-V virtualization technology. This development rings alarm bells for IT administrators and users who utilize Hyper-V for creating and managing virtual...
  13. KB5047134: Enhancing Windows 11 and Server 2025 Setup Processes

    Microsoft has once again driven forward improvements in the Windows experience. This time, the company has set its focus on refining the setup process for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Server 2025. Released under KB5047134, this latest update aims to streamline OS installation and upgrade...
  14. Windows 10 Bug Disrupts App Management: Key Insights & Fixes

    Windows 10 strikes again, but this time it’s not about those dreaded full-screen notifications urging you to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft has just confirmed a particularly annoying bug that could wreak havoc on how you manage your apps. If you’re struggling to update or uninstall programs...
  15. Critical Schneider Electric DCE Vulnerabilities: Urgent Advisory for Windows Users

    On October 15, 2024, a significant advisory was released affecting Schneider Electric's Data Center Expert (DCE), a crucial monitoring software widely used for managing data center resources. This advisory is a clarion call for IT administrators – particularly those using Windows environments –...
  16. CVE-2024-38114: Critical RCE Vulnerability in Windows IP Routing Management

    In August 2024, Microsoft acknowledged a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38114 within the Windows IP Routing Management Snap-in. This issue has raised alarms within the cybersecurity community due to its potential for Remote Code Execution (RCE). Understanding the nature of this...
  17. Unified Microsoft Teams App Launches: Streamlining Communication on Windows 10 and 11

    In an exciting development for users of Microsoft's popular communication platform, the new "unified" Microsoft Teams application for Windows 11, Windows 10, and macOS has officially launched after a successful preview phase that began back in March 2024. This latest version is designed to...
  18. How to opt-in to the Extended Stable release cycle option beginning with Microsoft Edge 94

    In March, we announced that Microsoft Edge would be moving from a 6-week to a 4-week release cycle cadence to deliver more innovation to users and organizations, faster. For most users, this means receiving and enjoying our latest browser innovations on a more frequent basis. Organizations...
  19. New updates make Microsoft Edge your daily dashboard for work

    With Microsoft Edge, we are constantly striving to get you to the best of productivity and information. Over the last year and a half, we brought Office 365 content to your Microsoft Edge so that you can pick up work where you left off. Today, we're excited to add news and information from your...
  20. How to get the Windows 10 May 2020 Update

    Windows 10 continues to play a key role in how we learn, live and work during these unique times, and we want to ensure a high quality and reliable experience, while also delivering you the latest innovations. In mid-April, we announced the initial availability of the Windows 10 May 2020 Update...