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Windows Office Hours June 18, 2026: Windows 11, Intune, Autopilot, Zero Trust Q&A
Microsoft's Windows Office Hours returns on June 18, 2026 with a live Q&A for IT professionals. The event covers critical topics like Windows 11 migration challenges, Intune device management, Autopilot deployment, and Zero Trust security. This article details how to participate and what to expect from the hour-long, chat-based session with Microsoft experts.
Preservica x Cadence: Active Preservation in Microsoft 365 for Long-Term Records
Preservica and Cadence Solutions announced a reselling partnership on June 11, 2026, bringing active digital preservation tools directly into Microsoft 365 for U.S. and Canadian organizations. The deal centers on Preserve365, which embeds long-term records management inside SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, helping companies meet compliance demands without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem.
Microsoft Teams Receives Major Performance Boost: Chat 20% Faster, 35% Fewer Hangs, Search 25% Better
Microsoft announced a significant performance update for Teams, achieving a 20% reduction in chat-switching latency, 35% fewer daily app hangs on macOS and iOS, and a 25% improvement in people search speed. These optimizations address long-standing user complaints and make the collaboration platform more responsive across devices.
Office 2019 for Mac Read-Only July 13, 2026: What WindowsForum Users Must Do
Microsoft will force Office 2019 for Mac into read-only mode on July 13, 2026, stripping editing from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Affected users must migrate to Microsoft 365, a newer perpetual Office version, or free alternatives before the deadline. This unprecedented move underscores Microsoft's push away from perpetual licenses toward cloud subscriptions, with implications for Mac and Windows users alike.
Office 2019 on Apple Devices to Lose Editing After July 13, 2026
Microsoft announces that Office 2019 on macOS, iPhone, and iPad will enter a read-only reduced functionality mode on July 13, 2026, removing the ability to edit, save, or create files. Users must upgrade to a newer perpetual version, switch to a Microsoft 365 subscription, or adopt alternative office suites to maintain productivity. The move reflects Microsoft's push toward subscription-based services and a shorter lifecycle for perpetual licenses on Apple platforms.
Teams Gets Faster in June 2026—But Idle Memory Still Bloats Windows PCs
Microsoft's June 2026 Teams update cuts chat-switching latency by 20% and reduces freezes from WebView2 loading, building on earlier video enhancements. However, the update does not address chronic idle memory bloat, which continues to consume up to 1.2 GB on Windows PCs, frustrating IT admins and users alike.
HoloLens 2015 Reveal: Windows Holographic's Vision and the Toughest Lessons Learned
Microsoft stunned the world on January 21, 2015, with the HoloLens—a standalone holographic computer running Windows Holographic. Despite engineering breakthroughs, the device struggled with consumer adoption due to high cost, a narrow field of view, and comfort issues. The platform pivoted entirely to enterprise and military contracts, teaching hard lessons about the gap between visionary demos and mass-market reality.
Office 2019 for Mac Gets Reduced Functionality on July 13, 2026
Microsoft confirms Office 2019 for Mac will enter reduced functionality mode on July 13, 2026, due to an expiring licensing certificate. After that date, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote will only allow viewing and printing—no new document creation or editing. Users must upgrade to a newer perpetual license or subscribe to Microsoft 365 to restore full functionality.
Office 2019 for Mac Read-Only After July 13, 2026 License Certificate Expires
Office 2019 for Mac applications will become read-only on July 13, 2026, due to an expiring license validation certificate. Because the suite left mainstream support in October 2023, Microsoft will not renew the certificate. Users must upgrade to Microsoft 365, Office 2024 for Mac, or a free alternative before the deadline to retain editing capabilities.
Microsoft 365 Update Prompts: When Excel Restarted at the Wrong Time
A Microsoft 365 Apps update prompt issues only a 30-minute warning before forcefully restarting Office applications, leading to potential data loss when users miss the notification. Brien Posey’s Redmondmag column details the mechanism, prompting widespread frustration among IT administrators and users who see it as a disruptive change management challenge.
Teams Premium “Unlock Premium” in Title Bar Sparks Enterprise Backlash
In spring 2026, Microsoft relocated the Teams Premium upsell from the overflow menu to the persistent title bar, provoking outrage among enterprise IT administrators. The inescapable “Unlock Premium” button, compared to adware, offers no official disable toggle and has led to widespread calls for Microsoft to respect the paid enterprise environment by providing an opt-out mechanism.
Used Windows Server Licenses in Europe: Legal Resale, Proof of Ownership, and Compliance
European businesses can legally buy and use second-hand Windows Server licenses if the original license was acquired through a perpetual sale, the seller's rights are fully extinguished, and the buyer receives a complete, verifiable chain of title. The practice is grounded in the CJEU's UsedSoft ruling and requires meticulous documentation to remain compliant.
Windows 11 25H2 vs 26H1: Enterprise Fleet Standardization Guide
Enterprises should standardize fleet refreshes on Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 for stability and broad support, while limiting Windows 11 26H1 to selective pilots for specialized workloads. This dual-track approach balances reliability with early access to next-generation features, reducing risk and ensuring seamless deployments.