Teemu Tiainen

Zero Trust and Cloud-Native Windows - Microsoft Intune Blog Zero Trust combined with cloud-native Windows enhances device security, compliance, and manageability.

In a world where legacy systems crumble under modern demands, Microsoft Intune and cloud-native Windows emerge as heroes of Zero Trust. They shift security from static borders to dynamic, identity-driven defenses—protecting users, devices, and data.

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Enhancing business continuity: Windows 365 Reserve is now in limited public preview! | Microsoft Community Hub Announcing gated public preview of Windows 365 Reserve—secure Cloud PC access from anywhere when you need it most

#Windows365 Reserve, now in limited public preview, empowers organizations to maintain productivity during device disruptions by offering secure, temporary Cloud PC access for up to 10 days annually, managed seamlessly through Microsoft #Intune.

Hackers found a way around Microsoft Defender to install ransomware on PCs, report says Hey, no fair.

Hackers are using Akira ransomware to bypass Microsoft Defender by abusing a legit Intel driver. They sneak in a malicious one to shut off Defender and infect PCs. The attack started in July and still hasn’t been patched, so extra protection is key.

Windows 11's annoying post-installation prompts are being simplified It's small but welcome news, especially for those who regularly reset Windows 11—which you should be doing!

Microsoft’s finally made Windows 11 setup less of a headache. That SCOOBE screen with all the extra prompts is now just one page with simple toggles. You can skip it all with one click and jump straight into your PC like a pro.

Newly discovered WinRAR exploit linked to Russian hacking group, can plant backdoor malware — zero day hack requires manual update to fix WinRAR flaw CVE-2025-8088 has been fixed in version 7.13.

WinRAR had a nasty bug that let hackers sneak malware into your startup folder. A Russian group called RomCom used it to plant backdoors. The flaw’s been patched, but since WinRAR doesn’t auto-update, you’ll need to fix it yourself. Stay sharp.

Introducing secure password deployment in Microsoft Edge for Business In many organizations today, employees often resort to sharing passwords via sticky notes or emails. This not only exposes sensitive credentials to unintended recipients, but also increases the risk…

Here's the deal: at work, people are sharing passwords like candy—emails, sticky notes, you name it. Now Edge for Business lets admins send encrypted passwords straight to your browser. Super smooth, super secure, no more risky sharing. Have U tried it?

Microsoft dev explains why they use H1/H2 naming scheme for updates Previously, the company used terms like Fall Creators Update and Spring Creators Update.

Did you know that Microsoft ditched seasonal update names like Fall and Spring because they confused folks in the Southern Hemisphere. Now it’s just H1 and H2. Simple, fair, and way less messy. Makes sense to me.

Windows 11's built-in Copilot Vision that can see your screen now works for free everywhere (hands-on) Windows 11's built-in Copilot Vision now works for free everywhere and it's slightly better than before with web search integration.

Tried Copilot Vision on Windows 11 and wow, it finally works outside the browser. I picked any open window, asked questions, and it even searched the web when needed. It can’t scroll or click, but it points stuff out with a big arrow. Not bad at all.

Microsoft’s latest Edge 139 security baseline disables the EnableUnsafeSwiftShader policy, removing software-based WebGL fallback support often used in VMs. It’s a proactive move to reduce attack surfaces, but may impact VM-heavy environments.

Windows 11’s new build moves more stuff from Control Panel to Settings, adds clock and language tweaks, and fixes bugs in File Explorer, Start menu, and Task Manager.

Available today: GPT-5 in Microsoft Copilot Studio | Microsoft Copilot Blog Starting today, Microsoft Copilot Studio users will have access to GPT-5, OpenAI’s latest generative AI model. Learn more.

GPT-5 just dropped in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio and it's wild — smarter agents, better tools, and you can even pick how your agent thinks. Time to level up your builds and day to day work.

Kiss goodbye to your keyboard and mouse, in Microsoft's vision for the Windows OS in 2030 they'll both 'feel as alien as it does for Gen Z to use DOS' And it's all thanks to, yup you guessed it, AI.

So Microsoft’s dreaming big for Windows 2030. They’re saying keyboards and mice will feel ancient, like DOS to Gen Z. Instead, we’ll just talk to our PCs like they’re people, thanks to AI and maybe even quantum computing. Wild, right? What's your bet?

We’re entering a new era of disruption, driven by AI, quantum, and other transformative technologies. The organizations that thrive will be those that act now to modernize their security programs.… Microsoft Windows 2030 Vision with David Weston

No more 🖱️or ⌨️ in 2030? I bet they will still sit there heavily.

Microsoft promises to make WinUI 'truly open source' : Developer community skeptical following 'long silent stagnation' of the framework and accompanying SDK

Microsoft says WinUI will be “truly open source” someday, but I guess devs are skeptical after years of bugs and silence. Hoping this time it’s not just talk.

Microsoft warns of high-severity flaw in hybrid Exchange deployments Microsoft has warned customers to mitigate a high-severity vulnerability in Exchange Server hybrid deployments that could allow attackers to escalate privileges in Exchange Online cloud environments…

#Microsoft flagged a serious #Exchange hybrid flaw that could let attackers sneak into cloud systems undetected. Patch it fast or risk a full domain compromise.

9 dead‑simple open‑source tools that replace the entire Adobe suite I ditched Adobe Creative Cloud for these free, beginner-friendly alternatives - and never looked back

Tired of paying for #Adobe tools? This page shares super easy alternative open-source tools that replace Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and more so you can create without the cost or hassle.

I Use This Free Tool to Install Windows 11 Without Any Bloatware Removing bloatware from Windows 11 has never been easier.

#Windows11 van be installed without all the usual clutter by using Tiny11 so that only the essential apps are included and a smoother faster setup experience is delivered right from the start.

I tried Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11, and it's one of the best features that you should use Quick Machine Recovery for Windows 11 promises to reduce downtime by automatically diagnosing and fixing boot failures using cloud remediation

Windows 11’s Quick Machine Recovery is a lifesaver when your PC won’t boot. It auto-fixes issues using cloud diagnostics so you don’t have to stress or call IT.

Microsoft confirms you must update as certain Office features will stop working Microsoft notes that a "major change" is headed to Microsoft Office 365 as admins must update the application or else certain features will stop working after a deadline.

Heads up #Office users: Microsoft’s updating some backend stuff so features like Dictate and Read Aloud will stop working unless you’re on the latest version by Jan 2026.

8 new features arriving with the August 2025 Security Update for Windows 11 Check out the major features and changes coming in the latest cumulative update of Windows 11, and how to use them.

#Windows11's August 2025 update brings AI upgrades, easier recovery tools, and a new black error screen. Snap layouts and Recall features got cooler too.

Apple making device migration to Microsoft Intune easy with upcoming OS 26 release | Microsoft Community Hub By: Iris Yuning Ye – Product Manager | Microsoft Intune Apple recently announced a major update at their Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 that...

Apple's making it super easy to move devices to Microsoft #Intune with OS 26 no more resets or headaches just a few steps and you're good to go with smooth management.

#macOS #iOS #iPadOS #AppleBusinessManager

Windows 11 cloud-native migration with Microsoft Intune - Windows IT Pro Blog Learn how to migrate domain-joined, co-managed Windows 10 devices to Microsoft Intune managed Windows 11.

Migrating to #Windows11 with #Intune? Here's a simple walkthrough to help switch from old-school setup to a future-proof cloud-native vibe—secure, smooth, and modern.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (Beta Channel) Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669) to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2. Changes in Beta Channel b

Microsoft just dropped a fresh Insider Preview build with cool tweaks like a smarter settings agent, taskbar fixes, and updates for Copilot+ PCs. Pretty sweet stuff all around!

Microsoft is revamping Windows 11’s Task Manager so its numbers make more sense Changes are rolling out to Windows Insider testers in the Dev and Beta channels.

Microsoft's tweaking Task Manager to show CPU info more clearly and adding calendar access to all monitors plus some Copilot upgrades and fixes for Windows annoyances.

Windows 11 is getting a multi-monitor feature it's been missing for years A new Insider Preview build lets you see the Notification Center on secondary monitors—something Windows 10 could do years ago.

#Windows11 finally lets you check notifications on your secondary monitor like in the good old #Windows10 days plus some Start Menu tweaks and less boot-up spam.

System Admin Contractor Received A Security Warning On His Work Laptop Telling Him To Uninstall A Software Program, But When He Did There Were Big Consequences Uninstalling that software was a really bad idea!

The endless war between cyber and infra guys 😘😅
Is there a situation of peace in your organization?

What’s new in Microsoft Intune: July 2025 - Microsoft Intune Blog Making Apple device management easier: automated passwords, real-time updates, and streamlined controls for IT.

#macOS for local administrator account configuration with LAPS is GA in #Intune.

Brave takes a stand against Microsoft's Recall by blocking all browser windows from being scanned You can turn it off if you really, really want to.

Brave blocks Microsoft’s Recall from scanning browser windows by default to boost privacy but you can turn it off in settings if you're into that sort of thing.

Microsoft Makes Token Protection Available for Entra ID P1 Licenses Discover a huge win for security. Token Protection in Conditional Access is now included in Microsoft Entra P1, offering a powerful defence against token theft.

Microsoft’s Token Protection is now available for #EntraID P1 users, making it easier for more orgs to block token theft and keep their sessions safe from replay attacks.

Microsoft 365 installs via Windows Store will stop getting updates Microsoft is ending support for Microsoft Store installation of Office apps by October 2025, in favor of the newer Click-to-Run versions.

Microsoft is phasing out Office installs via Microsoft Store by 2026 so you’ll need to switch to Click-to-Run to keep getting updates and new features like Copilot.