Zero-day vulnerabilities are a big worry because they’re security flaws that haven’t been fixed or made public yet. This gives attackers a chance to exploit them. This is a big concern for organisations that rely on Microsoft software and services. Some experts warning is about vulnerabilities in some of Microsoft’s most widely used applications. These…
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new Office suite, Office 2024!
I’m so excited to announce that on 1 October 2024, Microsoft officially released the new Office suite, Office 2024! The new version is great because it gives users the chance to buy the software for a one-off fee, without having to pay a subscription like you do with Microsoft 365. This is great news for…
Office LTSC 2024 is now available
Microsoft has announced the release of Office LTSC 2024, an office suite designed for customers who want to purchase the product on a one-time basis and not switch to the Microsoft 365 subscription model. The LTSC version is also perfect for organizations that have computers that cannot receive functional updates or have no internet access….
Microsoft has recognized the problem with the dualb00t between Windows and Linux
Microsoft has confirmed that August security updates for supported versions of Windows mistakenly applied Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) settings to some dual-boot Windows and Linux systems. Because of this, users might encounter an error when trying to run Linux on their device. Microsoft has also published instructions that will fix the problem.: Disable secure…
Microsoft has released a tool to restore Windows devices affected by the CrowdStrike update
Microsoft has released a tool that helps IT professionals quickly restore Windows computers that fail after a CrowdStrike update. This problem affected 8.5 million devices worldwide and disrupted the work of banks, airlines, television companies, supermarkets, and other organizations. The tool creates a bootable USB drive with Windows PE environment. It automatically accesses the system…
Microsoft Opens Beta Channel for Windows 10 Insiders
At the end of last year, Microsoft announced changes to its Windows 10 strategy, promising to add new features and improvements as needed. To actively develop innovations, the company has reopened the Beta channel for Windows Insiders, allowing them to test upcoming features before they are released to all users. Windows Insiders who want to…
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 preview available for Windows, Mac
Microsoft are announce that the commercial preview of Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 is now available for both Windows and Mac. Office LTSC is built for specialized use cases that require a long-term servicing channel such as regulated devices that cannot accept feature updates for years at a time, manufacturing process control devices that are not connected to…
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3495 (channel Beta)
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23 H2), with build number 22635.3495 (KB5037000), for participants in the Windows Insider Program on the Beta Channel. The full build number is 10.0.22635.3495.ni_release_svc_betaflt_prod1.240403-1704. For users with the “Get updates as soon as available” setting enabled, this build includes various changes and improvements. The…
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.3520 and 22631.3520 (channel Release Preview)
Microsoft has released new pre-build versions of Windows 11 (versions 22H2 and 23H2), numbered 22621.3520 and 22631.3520, for Windows Insider program participants in the Release Preview channel. The full assembly numbers are: 10.0.22621.3520.ni_release_svc_prod2.240405-1745 and 10.0.22631.3520.ni_release_svc_prod2.240405-1745. This update includes several changes, including: A new Mobile Device Management policy called “AllowScreenRecorder”, which allows administrators to control screen…
Realigning global licensing for Microsoft 365
Last year, Microsoft updated the licensing for Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Teams in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. We are now announcing our plan to expand this approach globally. A consistent licensing approach helps ensure clarity for customers and simplifies decision-making and negotiations. With this in mind, we are updating the licensing…