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Microsoft announces 2024 version of its permanent Office LTSC

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Microsoft is introducing a new permanent standalone version of Office LTSC this year. This version is a slightly simpler version of the cloud-based Microsoft 365 suite of productivity applications. Microsoft has been providing a so-called Office Long-Term Service Channel (LTSC) license version of Office for several years. The last iteration of…

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Microsoft will end support for Office 2016 and 2019 in October next year

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Microsoft will end support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps and servers on October 14, 2025. Anyone who continues to work with these versions of Office after this date risks security breaches, compliance issues and, as Microsoft states in a blog post, even reduced productivity. However, the latter is…

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Windows Server 2025 no longer requires a reboot for Security updates

Microsoft, Windows

The new version of Windows Server allows organizations to install security patches without rebooting servers. Larger updates that arrive quarterly do still require a reboot. Nevertheless, Windows Server 2025’s new feature means IT teams can count on less downtime than before. This option is made possible by modifying in memory code without…

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New Microsoft Teams app lets users switch more easily between accounts

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Users of Microsoft Teams will soon need only one application of the video conferencing platform for both work and private accounts, the company recently announced in the release notes of its Insider program. Starting this April, Microsoft is rolling out a new version of its Teams app for Windows and macOS that…

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Microsoft Edge’s new RAM slider looks brilliant, and I need it on my Mac right now

Mac, Microsoft

I might be a longtime iPhone and Mac user, but my browser of choice on macOS is Microsoft’s Edge. It’s been my go-to browser for a few years now. It has replaced Chrome, which was a resource hog back when I first made the switch. As for Apple’s Safari browser, it…

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Windows 11 Insiders – how to use Android device as Webcam

Microsoft, Windows

All Windows 11 Insiders, whether from the Canary or Dev Channel, have received new functionality that allows them to use their Android smartphones or tablets as web cameras for their PC or laptop. Microsoft indicates that the rollout of this feature is progressing steadily. The new feature allows only Windows 11 Insider…

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Copilot will help with form filling in Dynamics 365

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The feature uses AI to offer suggestions while filling in fields in a form. This functionality will become available for Dynamics 365 and Power Apps. In unveiling the Copilot feature, Microsoft discusses a new option for all model-driven apps. These software components use a database to create forms, dashboards, and…

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Is Microsoft killing off Azure IoT Central?

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Microsoft sowed confusion last week by seemingly announcing the end of Azure IoT Central. However, the supposed confirmation, sent as a system message in the Azure console, turns out to be incorrect. Instead, Microsoft emphasizes that it sees IoT as crucial within its own portfolio. The system message in question…

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This New Power Automate makes Copilot in Windows 11 much more effective

Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft, Windows

Microsoft Copilot has so far brought no major improvements to the Windows experience. The AI assistant can help perform tasks that would otherwise require the user to dive into the settings. Major improvements to boost productivity are now not given by Microsoft to Copilot directly but come through a plug-in…

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Hackers exploit Windows Defender zero-day for DarkMe malware

Microsoft, Security, Windows

A zero-day vulnerability in Windows Defender SmartScreen was recently exploited to spread the DarkMe malware. Microsoft has since released a patch to fix this exploit. The zero-day, designated CVE-2024-21412, enabled the Water Hydra and DarkCasino hacker gang to spread the DarkMe remote access trojan. This confirmed Microsoft after Trend Micro researchers discovered the…

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