Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
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Windows Office Hours is quietly becoming one of the most essential resources for IT professionals, Windows administrators, and tech enthusiasts alike. In a landscape where hybrid work, security threats, and accelerating cloud transitions have permanently altered how organizations manage their...
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Hotpatch updates for Windows clients represent a revolutionary advancement in how organizations maintain security while keeping productivity intact. By eliminating the need for constant reboots and ensuring that critical protections are applied immediately, Microsoft is once again proving its...
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The hallways of IT departments across the globe echoed with a familiar, mounting dread this week, as a new twist in the legendary push-pull drama between Microsoft and its enterprise customers sent shockwaves through offices, cubicles, and remote desktops everywhere. There it was—where yesterday...
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To say the arms race for end-user device security is heating up would be a breathtaking understatement—think less “friendly game of chess” and more “grandmaster blitz in a shark tank, hyped by venture capital.” Enter Devicie, the fast-rising star of Microsoft Intune device management, now with...
If you’re the sort who still gets a little chill down your spine at the mere mention of “Windows Update,” then grab your coffee, because recent developments in the land of business computing might just give you goosebumps. For IT administrators, managing computers inside companies has always...
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It started, as these things so often do, with a little pop-up. For thousands of enterprise users—minding their own business, dutifully clicking through spreadsheets, crafting presentations, or maybe just hunting for that illusive TPS report—a sudden, unprovoked invitation lit up their screens...
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In recent developments, Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue where certain Windows devices are being offered Windows 11 upgrades, despite existing Intune policies designed to block such updates. This problem, identified as a "latent code issue," has been affecting Windows desktop...
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A New Era in Windows 11 Security Updates
Microsoft’s commitment to minimizing user disruption while bolstering system security has taken a bold step forward with the introduction of hotpatch security updates in Windows 11 Enterprise. In a move designed to eliminate the notorious reboot cycle...
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Microsoft has taken another innovative stride to reduce downtime and boost security for enterprise users with its latest hotpatching feature in Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2. In an era where every minute of system downtime can result in lost productivity and increased risk of cyberattacks, this...
Hotpatching is taking center stage in Microsoft’s latest update strategy—an innovation that could redefine how enterprises manage system security and uptime. With Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 now embracing hotpatch updates on x64 systems, Microsoft is stepping up its game for large-scale IT...
In a move that has tech aficionados buzzing like a freshly installed Windows update, Microsoft has begun rolling out its highly anticipated hotpatch update for security updates specifically within Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and Microsoft 365 Preview Builds. This update promises a transformative...
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Microsoft’s latest initiative to enhance enterprise security in Windows 11 is turning heads—and delighting IT admins—with its introduction of hotpatch updates. This innovative feature lets organizations apply critical security fixes without forcing inconvenient device reboots, offering a new...
Microsoft’s recent introduction of hotpatching support for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 marks a significant evolution in how organizations manage their work devices. Designed to reduce downtime and improve overall device security without interrupting user productivity, this approach is set...
In a world where every second counts—especially for IT professionals and enterprise users—Windows 11 has introduced a rather revolutionary concept in its latest update: hotpatching. Released on November 19, 2024, as part of the KB5046696 update for the Enterprise edition of Windows 11 24H2, this...
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Hotpatching is set to transform how businesses manage security updates on Windows 11 Enterprise, offering a seamless way to patch vulnerabilities without forcing disruptive system reboots. Microsoft’s announcement—a detailed update shared on BleepingComputer —marks a significant stride towards...
Microsoft Intune’s March 2025 update is turning heads in the IT community with a host of new features designed to streamline device management and bolster enterprise security. The latest release from Microsoft Intune, as highlighted by Petri IT Knowledgebase, introduces automated policies for...
Provisioning apps to enrolled Windows devices is a critical step for many IT teams—but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. When those highly anticipated device rollouts are marred by cryptic error messages, it can feel like navigating a maze without a map. In today’s deep dive, we’ll...
Microsoft’s latest update to the Intune Suite is reshaping the way IT administrators secure and manage Windows endpoints, and it comes with a host of new features designed to simplify workflows while reinforcing a Zero Trust security posture. This update not only brings refined Endpoint...
In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows security and device management, Microsoft is stepping up its game. A forthcoming update to Microsoft Intune promises to introduce five new hardware checks tailored specifically for Windows 11—a move that reinforces the operating system’s focus on robust...