Microsoft patches vulnerability in Service Fabric
Microsoft patched a serious vulnerability in Service Fabric. The threat was discovered by security specialists from Unit42 of Palo Alto Networks.
The vulnerability ('FabricScape') allows attacks on all services and applications that Service Fabric supports. These include Azure Service Fabric, Az... Read more
Microsoft will cease support for Exchange 2013
Microsoft will cease support for Exchange 2013 Service Pack 1 on 11 April 2023. The tech giant advises users to update to Exchange 2019 as soon as possible.
In a message to end-users, Microsoft announced that server software Exchange 2013 Service Pack 1 will no longer be supported as of 11 Apri... Read more
Nvidia, Microsoft and others join forces in Metaverse Standards Forum
The Metaverse Standards Forum, a new consortium aimed at assisting the growth of the metaverse, is being launched by more than two dozen IT companies and business associations.
The metaverse is known as a more advanced internet that incorporates augmented reality and virtual reality. Technologie... Read more
Microsoft restricts access to several controversial AI services
Microsoft announced it will phase out access to a number of its artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition tools. The changes apply to some of its most controversial tech, including a product that seeks to identify the emotions people exhibit based on videos and images.
The company has r... Read more
Microsoft 365 outage hits Outlook and Teams
An outage of multiple Microsoft 365 services is causing delays and login issues.
The outage affects users of Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Graph API and Universal Print. Some cannot send emails. Others cannot access Microsoft 365 at all.
"Users may encounter delays and experience failur... Read more
Windows 11’s new privacy feature highlights apps that spy on you
Microsoft introduced a new privacy feature that indicates which applications access sensitive devices and data.
Microsoft Windows 11's is similar to Apple iOS's Privacy Auditing. Both features shows the history of all apps' access to sensitive devices and data like microphones and location histo... Read more
Wifi hotspot not working? The latest Windows update might be the cause
This week, Microsoft released the KB5014697 update for Windows, which impairs the ability to use wifi hotspots on some PCs.
Users can utilize the hotspot function to share their connection to the internet with other devices via wifi. It works with host devices that access the web through wifi, E... Read more
Microsoft is releasing the ‘Search highlights’ to more Windows 11 PC users
Microsoft has launched a new Windows 11 test build that adds a more feature-rich search to the taskbar.
In Windows 10 and 11, search has evolved from a utility to locate files and programs to a place where Microsoft may display visual search highlights such as anniversaries, special events, and ... Read more
Microsoft Viva Sales sweetens sales processes
Microsoft introduced Viva Sales. The solution helps employees achieve better sales results through integrations with Microsoft 365, Teams and CRM solutions.
According to Microsoft, the solution ups the conversion rate of prospects to sales. Viva Sales collects various data about prospects from M... Read more
Microsoft introduces Defender platform for consumers
Customers with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription can now secure multiple devices through Microsoft Defender for Individuals.
The app allows Microsoft 365 Personal or Family users to easily view the security status of multiple devices via a central dashboard. Added devices are prot... Read more