Microsoft is beginning to roll out new features in Windows 11 designed to make managing and securing Windows 11 devices easier, as well as Windows 365 Boot to enable users to log directly not their Windows 365 Cloud PC and designate it as the primary Windows experience on their device. The Windows announcements came during […]
Microsoft is rolling out a new email alert feature to help IT administrators plan and deploy Windows feature and quality updates, with emails about known issues documented in the Windows release health section of the Microsoft 365 admin center. IT admins with a Windows or Microsoft 365 tenant, a subscription with access to Windows release […]
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, announced its identity security solution, ADSelfService Plus, now offers offline MFA for Windows. The new feature allows organizations to secure their data with authentication methods that prevent unsecured access to remote machines even when they are disconnected from the internet or when the authentication server is […]
Microsoft is making several updates to Windows Autopatch to help busy admins automate the monthly Windows security patches, with new control features including a groups feature, new alerting and updated reporting. According to Microsoft, the new Autopatch features are available in public preview. They allow admins to configure updates to specific groups, stagger incremental rollouts […]
Microsoft is rolling out the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) that is now natively integrated directly in Windows, eliminating the need for IT admins to download it as an MSI package from the Microsoft Download Center. The product has been available on the Download Center for man years and has been used to […]
Microsoft has released a public preview of Unified Update Platform on premises, a new integration with Windows Server Update Services and Microsoft Configuration Manager that simplifies Windows content management and upgrading to Windows 11. According to Microsoft, the feature streamlines the process for upgrading to Windows 11 for organizations that manage Windows devices with Windows […]
For decades, the Windows vs. macOS argument has raged. In general, the capabilities of both operating systems are equivalent. However, there are enough differences to influence people one way or the other. It all boils down to your priorities. Do you choose a flexible operating system over one that is simple to use? Is safety […]
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 22H2, and the new version of the operating systems packs a ton of new features for users and IT professionals alike, including new usability and accessibility features, new productivity enhancements, new security tools for increased IT efficiency, and more. Officially called the Windows 11 2022 Update, the new version of […]
One of Microsoft’s largest announcements about improvements to the Windows management experience for IT professionals last week was Windows Autopatch, a new feature of Windows Enterprise E3 designed to keep Windows and Office software on enrolled endpoints updated automatically. According to Microsoft, Patch Tuesdays — when the company releases monthly security patches the second Tuesday […]
Windows 10, Microsoft’s premier operating system, is now used on 1 billion monthly active devices, the company announced Monday. In a blog post, corporate vice president of modern life, search and devices Yusuf Medhi wrote that continuous fixes and new capabilities to the company’s latest operating system is leading to improved customer satisfaction. “We are […]
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