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It’s a classic: You sit down to enjoy a peaceful day in the data center, perhaps catch up on those IT comics taped above your terminal, when suddenly the serenity is shattered—not by the scream of a failing hard drive, nor the stench of burnt silicon, but by the alert. The kind that arcs across...

When it comes to the Byzantine world of Office security settings, no feature brings sysadmins and IT pros to their knees quite like the saga of ActiveX controls. If you’ve ever had the “pleasure” of untangling why two employees, with identical systems, wind up on opposite ends of the ActiveX...

There are few rites of passage in the world of IT quite as universal as troubleshooting Microsoft 365 installations. It’s an experience that inevitably stirs up a cocktail of hope, dread, and—if you’re especially unlucky—a gnawing sense that the “cloud” is more stormy weather than silver lining...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: Unpacking Microsoft’s Odd New Security Fix in Windows A Curious Intruder: The Unexpected Arrival of a Folder For the millions who rely on Windows to go about their digital days, the discovery of unfamiliar files or folders after a major system update can prompt...

Microsoft Teams, the widely adopted collaboration platform, recently faced a significant disruption in its file-sharing capabilities. This incident, which occurred during U.S. business hours, left many users unable to upload or download attachments, effectively stalling collaborative efforts...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Windows users are no strangers to unexpected developments. The latest twist comes in the form of a mysterious folder named "inetpub" that has appeared on many systems following a recent Windows update. This unexpected addition has sparked...

Microsoft's warning regarding Windows Server 2025 domain controllers has quickly sparked discussions among IT professionals and system administrators worldwide. Following an update to its release health dashboard, Microsoft alerted users that restarting servers hosting the Active Directory...

Windows users, brace yourselves for another quirky twist in the Windows update saga. If you recently installed the April Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 or Windows 11, you might have noticed an unexpected guest on your system drive: a folder named "inetpub." While its name might suggest...

Microsoft's recent advisory concerning Windows Server 2025 draws attention to a critical connectivity issue affecting domain controllers (DCs) and, by extension, mission-critical applications and services. As detailed on BleepingComputer, certain Windows Server 2025 domain controllers may become...

Microsoft’s recent move to remove a long-standing safeguard hold on the Windows 11 24H2 update marks a notable shift in the company’s cautious update rollout strategy. Since the September 2024 launch of this feature update, Microsoft had placed compatibility blocks affecting several popular...

Uncontrolled resource consumption can sound like a fancy term for “oops, we ran out of gas,” but when it comes to Windows infrastructure, it’s no laughing matter. CVE-2025-27485 targets the Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service—a vital component that keeps your storage systems...

Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is one of Microsoft’s most powerful defenses—a built-in digital vault designed to isolate sensitive operations from potential threats. Yet even the strongest fortresses can have unexpected gaps. CVE-2025-27735 introduces one such gap by exploiting...

Disruptions in Recovery: Windows 11 Update Throws a Wrench in Veeam’s Recovery Media A recent twist in the Windows update saga has left many IT administrators and Windows enthusiasts scratching their heads. The latest Windows 11 update—specifically affecting systems running Windows 11 24H2 with...

Improper authentication in Microsoft Dataverse has come under renewed scrutiny with the newly identified CVE-2025-24053 vulnerability. In this case, an authorized user – someone who otherwise has legitimate access – could manipulate authentication flaws to gain elevated privileges over a...

March’s Patch Tuesday has arrived with a mix of reassuring updates and a concerning twist for Windows users. Microsoft rolled out 57 fixes this month, but the real eyebrow-raiser is the presence of seven zero-day vulnerabilities—even as the update cadence for platforms like Microsoft Office...

CISA has recently escalated its cybersecurity game by adding two actively exploited vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Although these issues affect Apple and Juniper systems rather than Windows directly, the broader lessons and proactive defense measures are vital...

Upgrading to Windows 11 comes with plenty of fanfare—and with a fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to print devices. While the new operating system offers a refined user experience and enhanced security features designed for today’s hybrid work environments, experts advise...

Microsoft’s suite of services recently experienced a global interruption that left users scrambling for answers. Reports began emerging around 2:30 pm Central Time on Saturday, with many users expressing frustration as they encountered issues accessing Microsoft accounts, notably Outlook, along...

In a developing story that has caught the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike, thousands of reports are flooding in regarding an Outlook outage. According to a recent FOX 5 New York report, over 26,000 outage alerts have been recorded, affecting not only Outlook but several...

The world of enterprise authentication is full of complexities, and one such challenge lies in configuring Kerberos realm-to-host mappings. Microsoft’s recent support article on the subject—published on February 20, 2025—sheds light on some string-length limitations that can impact...