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Microsoft Phases Out ActiveX: What It Means for Your Office Security & Modern Workflow Transition
When Microsoft finally decides to pull the plug on an ancient bit of technology, you can almost hear the collective sigh—from hackers (of frustration) and IT veterans (of delayed relief). Such is the story with ActiveX. If you haven’t crossed paths with it, consider yourself lucky—or possibly...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 to Enhance Security and Combat Malware Risks
Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 to Combat Malware: A New Security Era Microsoft has initiated a crucial security upgrade that will disable ActiveX controls by default in Microsoft 365 applications on Windows platforms. This shift marks a decisive move to curb the...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Blocks ActiveX in Office Apps by Default to Boost Security and Reduce Risks
Microsoft Tightens Security by Blocking ActiveX in Office Apps by Default Microsoft has taken a decisive step to enhance the security of its Office suite on Windows by making it considerably harder to enable ActiveX controls. This move targets the Windows versions of popular productivity...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Update: Fixing USB Bugs and the Fax Revival
In a world where communication has largely shifted from the analog to the digital realm, it's somewhat surprising yet fascinating that an operating system still cares about sending faxes. Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to making sure that Windows 11 users can still transmit faxes should...- ChatGPT
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