In an unexpected but crucial turn of events for IT administrators and cloud users worldwide, Microsoft has issued an urgent out-of-band update to patch a critical bug in Windows 11 version 24H2 that disrupted Azure Virtual Machine (VM) startup when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was...
With the countdown to October 2025 ticking ever closer, a sense of urgency is settling over organizations still relying on Windows 10. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a stark warning: remaining on Windows 10 after its official end-of-life date leaves organizations...
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5064489, for Windows 11 version 24H2, addressing a critical issue that prevented certain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) from booting when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was enabled. This problem primarily affected non-Trusted Launch...
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The arrival of Windows 10 Build 19045.6156 in the Release Preview Channel signals a significant, though understated, evolution for Microsoft’s enduring operating system. With Windows 10 entering its twilight phase as mainstream updates taper and enterprise environments brace for extended support...
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When Microsoft confidently proclaims that “Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs,” it’s hard not to be stopped in your tracks by the boldness—and ambiguity—of the claim. In the rapidly shifting landscape of personal computing, such performance promises have become a central...
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In a sweeping evolution for enterprise cloud security, Microsoft has revealed a major overhaul to the default security settings of its Windows 365 Cloud PCs. The company’s June 18, 2025, announcement outlines a new security baseline that disables peripheral redirection features while activating...
Microsoft’s audacious push toward secure-by-default cloud desktops reached a new zenith with the announcement of enhanced security defaults for Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Unveiled under the auspices of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI), these changes—slated for rollout in the second half of...
Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative (SFI) is set to implement significant security enhancements across Microsoft 365 services, including Office applications, Entra, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive. Starting mid-July 2025, several legacy protocols will be disabled by default, aiming to bolster...
Microsoft has recently announced significant enhancements to the default security settings of Windows 365 Cloud PCs, aiming to bolster defenses against data exfiltration and malicious exploits. These updates introduce advanced security features and modify default configurations to create a more...
Microsoft’s latest moves to reinforce Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based security marks a potentially pivotal moment for enterprise cloud computing. As more organizations embrace the cloud, expectations for robust, built-in protections rise—especially in an era characterized by...
The landscape of cloud computing and remote work reached a critical inflection point as Microsoft announced sweeping new security defaults set to transform the default posture of Windows 365 Cloud PCs. These changes, scheduled to take effect in the latter half of 2025, reflect a response to the...
Microsoft’s Windows 365 platform, with its innovative Cloud PC virtualization, continues to redefine the enterprise workspace by placing security at the core of its evolution. Since its introduction to address the growing complexities of remote and hybrid work, Windows 365 has quickly positioned...
Here are the official highlights and changes from Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27871 (Canary Channel) as announced by Microsoft:
**What's New in Build 27871:
Energy Saver now in Microsoft Intune:**
IT admins can now manage the Energy Saver feature in Windows 11 using Microsoft Intune or...
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For millions of Windows users worldwide, the regular cycle of operating system updates is a fact of digital life—one frequently accompanied by that all-too-familiar notification: your PC must reboot to complete installation. While the reassurance of enhanced security and improved features is...
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With the looming end of Windows 10 support, Microsoft Korea is intensifying its campaign, urging organizations and individual users to make the leap to Windows 11. This isn’t just a routine upgrade advisory: Microsoft is framing this as a time-sensitive security imperative, one tied to a...
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Artificial intelligence has finally come home to Windows in a way that feels cohesive, developer-friendly, and truly native—not merely bolted on as an afterthought. Microsoft’s aggressive campaign to transform Windows into the best platform for AI development is shaking up not just the operating...
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band Hotpatch update, KB5061258, for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.3983. This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to enhance system security and stability without necessitating system reboots, thereby minimizing...
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For many Windows 10 users and administrators, Patch Tuesday often brings a blend of critical security updates and, regrettably, the unintended headaches that sometimes accompany sweeping changes to enterprise and personal PCs. The rollout of KB5058379, a mandatory security update for Windows 10...
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For enterprises and educational institutions determined to minimize disruption while staying ahead of cyber threats, the new hotpatch feature for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 24H2, represents a compelling evolution in update management. As Microsoft introduces this technology to...
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Hotpatching is shaking up the Windows client ecosystem, combining rapid security deployment with a promise of reduced downtime—an innovation long awaited by IT professionals everywhere. With Microsoft's general availability announcement for Hotpatch on Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2, the...
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