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Major Enhancements to Stock Windows 11 Apps: Boosting User Experience and Security

Microsoft has initiated a significant change for the stock apps included with Windows 11. Previously, installing these apps required additional downloads after…

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How to Fix Microsoft Defender Not Updating Automatically in Windows

When Microsoft Defender Antivirus is not updating automatically, you need to follow some diagnostic and troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue. Windows…

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Unveiling Sil3ncer: Exploitation, Ransomware, and the Dark Side of an SFTP-Only Server

Incident Overview A ransomware attack was investigated on a Windows Server 2012 configured for SFTP operations. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in…

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Exciting New Features in the Latest Windows 11 Update: 4 Highlights to Anticipate

The latest update for Windows 11, specifically the July patch, introduces a range of new features and essential fixes, especially appealing to…

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Skype for Business Server SE: Embracing the Subscription Model Shift

Skype for Business Server has made a notable transition with the introduction of its Subscription Edition (SE), which has recently become generally…

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Microsoft Increases On-Premises Server Product Prices by Up to 20%

Microsoft is increasing the prices of its on-premises server products significantly starting this month. Customers who rely on local infrastructure should prepare…

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Windows 11 Update Roundup: New Setup and Recovery Updates KB5062233, KB5060843, KB5062197, and KB5061090 Released

This week, Microsoft rolled out non-security preview updates for Windows 11 under KB5060826 for versions 22H2 and 23H2, and KB5060829 for version…

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Tracking Program Installations and Removals: A Guide to Detecting User Actions on Windows

In enterprise environments with multiple administrators, tracking who installed or uninstalled software on Windows systems is crucial. To do this, you can…

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Microsoft Unveils New Defender Update for Windows 11, 10, and Server Installation Images

Microsoft has issued a new update package for Microsoft Defender which applies to Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server installation images.…

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Windows 11 Update: Customize Your On-Screen Indicators Position, Including Volume Flyout!

A new feature is set to be introduced in Windows 11’s 24H2 update, allowing users to change the position of on-screen indicators…