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Microsoft to End Office Store Updates: October 2025 Feature Freeze, December 2026 Security Cutoff
Microsoft has delivered a clear but widely misunderstood message: the Microsoft Store installation type for Microsoft 365 Apps is being retired. Feature updates will stop in October 2025, and...
Microsoft Retires 'Turn Off' Option for Store Updates, Enforces Temporary Pauses
Microsoft has quietly removed the ability to permanently disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store, forcing Windows 10 and 11 users to choose between accepting constant updates or relying...
Microsoft Opens Windows Update to Third-Party Apps as Office Hours Tackles IT's Toughest 2025 Challenges
Microsoft is quietly testing a major expansion of Windows Update that will allow any third-party application or driver to be patched through the same built-in mechanism used for OS updates. The...
The Ghost in Windows: Why Microsoft Can't Kill the Control Panel After Nearly 40 Years
Windows 1.0 shipped with a Control Panel in 1985. Windows 11 still carries that same Control Panel—buried, diminished, but fully functional—in 2024. Nearly four decades after its debut, and more...
Critical SQL Injection Flaw in Microsoft Configuration Manager (CVE-2025-47178) Puts Enterprise Networks at Risk
Critical SQL Injection Flaw in Microsoft Configuration Manager (CVE-2025-47178) Puts Enterprise Networks at Risk A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-47178, has been...
Omnissa App Volumes Breaks Barriers, Extending Unified Application Delivery to Physical PCs
Omnissa App Volumes Breaks Barriers, Extending Unified Application Delivery to Physical PCs San Francisco, CA – Omnissa, the company that emerged from the spin-off of VMware's end-user computing...
Windows Office Hours June 2025: Expert Insights on Windows 11, Zero Trust & Hybrid Cloud
Microsoft's Windows Office Hours event returns on June 19, 2025, offering IT professionals and enterprise leaders a direct line to Microsoft's top experts. This virtual gathering promises deep dives...
Windows Office Hours June 2025: Expert Insights on Windows 11, Zero Trust & IT Management
Mark your calendars for June 19, 2025, as Microsoft prepares to host another insightful edition of Windows Office Hours—the company’s premier interactive series designed for IT professionals...
Microsoft Windows Office Hours June 2025: Expert Insights on Security & Management
Microsoft's upcoming Windows Office Hours on June 19, 2025, presents a critical opportunity for IT professionals to gain expert insights into modern Windows management and security strategies. As...
Armbian 25.5 Arrives with Kernel 6.14, Broader SBC Support, and a One-Click App Library
Armbian 25.5 landed this week, packing a fresh Linux kernel, support for a raft of new single-board computers, and a built-in application catalogue that turns any compatible ARM device into a...
IT Pros Get Expert Windows 11, Zero Trust & Hybrid Mgmt Help May 15
Introduction Microsoft's Windows Office Hours series continues to serve as a vital resource for IT professionals, offering direct access to product experts and engineers. The upcoming session on May...
Control Panel, Settings, Task Manager: Master Windows 11's 5 Core System Tools
Windows operating systems come packed with powerful built-in tools that allow users to customize, optimize, and troubleshoot their PCs. While many users only scratch the surface of Windows'...