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The latest Microsoft 365 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support: What Microsoft 365 Users Must Do by 2025
Windows 10, one of Microsoft's most successful operating systems, is approaching its end of support on October 14, 2025. For millions of users, particularly those relying on Microsoft 365, this...
AdvisorVault Becomes Microsoft 365 CSP, Revolutionizing FINRA Compliance
In a significant move for financial services compliance, AdvisorVault has officially become a Microsoft 365 Cloud Service Provider (CSP), offering FINRA-regulated firms a powerful new solution for...
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Personal Users Launches on Windows 11
Microsoft has taken a significant leap in AI-powered productivity with the introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot for personal users. This groundbreaking feature integrates advanced AI capabilities...
McGill University Phases Out Staff Directory for Workday Integration: What It Means for IT Administration
McGill University has announced the phasing out of its traditional staff directory in favor of a Workday-powered system, marking a significant shift in how employee information is managed and...
Understanding the AI Integration and Subscription Costs in Notepad and Paint with Microsoft 365 Copilot
AI in Notepad and Paint: A Paradigm Shift in Windows Tools For decades, Notepad and Paint have served as indispensable, free utilities for Windows users, prized for their simplicity and...
Microsoft 365 Backup: Why Your Data Isn’t Safe Without It
In today's digital era, Microsoft 365 has become the cornerstone of productivity for countless organizations, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data...
Adam Fuller Reveals Zero Trust Secrets for Windows & Microsoft 365 Security
Windows and Microsoft 365 security took center stage at the recent ZTW25 conference, where Adam Fuller, a leading cybersecurity expert, shared critical insights on modern threat mitigation...
Track Microsoft 365 Copilot ROI with new dashboard metrics on engagement and retention
Introduction Microsoft 365 Copilot is rapidly emerging as a transformative AI-driven productivity tool that promises to redefine how organizations leverage artificial intelligence across their...
Microsoft Introduces AI Features in Notepad and Paint: A Shift to Freemium Models
Introduction Microsoft has recently announced the integration of advanced AI features into its classic Windows applications, Notepad and Paint. These enhancements aim to modernize these longstanding...
Faulty CrowdStrike update crashes 8.5M Windows devices, grounding flights July 19
Overview On July 19, 2024, a significant global IT outage disrupted Microsoft Windows systems worldwide. This incident, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, led to...
Microsoft 365 URL @-sign exploit enables phishing attacks bypassing security filters
Microsoft 365 users are facing a new cybersecurity threat: @ Gap URL exploits. These sophisticated phishing attacks bypass traditional security measures by exploiting a little-known URL parsing...
Notepad and Paint Go Premium: How AI Features Are Changing Windows Essentials
Microsoft is transforming two of Windows' most iconic applications—Notepad and Paint—into premium offerings with AI capabilities. This strategic move marks a significant shift in how Microsoft...