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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5073724 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5073724 extended security update to fix the Patch Tuesday security updates, including 3 zero-days and a fix for expiring Secure Boot certificates. If you are running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or are enrolled in the ESU program, you can install this update like normal by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing […]
Microsoft is retiring ‘Send to Kindle’ in Word
Microsoft is retiring a feature that allowed you to send your documents to Kindle straight from Microsoft Word. In an update to the support document, Microsoft confirmed that it’s removing the option to Send Documents to Kindle from Microsoft Word. This change rolls out after February 2026, but there’s no exact date, so it’s possible that it’ll […]
Microsoft Exchange Online outage blocks access to mailboxes via IMAP4
Microsoft is working to fix an Exchange Online service outage that intermittently prevents users from accessing their mailboxes via the Internet Mailbox Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4). The incident (tracked under EX1215307) began on January 1st at 19:00 UTC, with Microsoft noting that other connection methods are not affected and advising those impacted that retries may help […]
Microsoft: Classic Outlook bug prevents opening encrypted emails
Microsoft is investigating a bug preventing recipients from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a recent update. This known issue affects users who try to open messages encrypted with “Encrypt Only” permissions, which also allows copying, printing, and forwarding. “After updating to Current Channel Version 2511 (Build 19426.20218) recipients may not be able to […]
Microsoft cancels plans to rate limit Exchange Online bulk emails
Microsoft announced today that it has canceled plans to impose a daily limit of 2,000 external recipients on Exchange Online bulk email senders. The change was announced in April 2024, when Microsoft said that it would add new External Recipient Rate (ERR) limits starting January 2025 to fight spam, with plans to begin enforcing the limit on […]
Microsoft Copilot is rolling out GPT 5.2 as “Smart Plus” mode
Microsoft is rolling out GPT 5.2 to Copilot on the web, Windows, and mobile as a free upgrade, and it’ll coexist with the GPT 5.1 model. GPT-5.2 is described as OpenAI’s strongest model series so far, and it allows you to finish real tasks faster, including things like building spreadsheets and presentations, writing and reviewing code, understanding […]
Microsoft Teams to let admins block external users via Defender portal
Microsoft announced that security administrators will soon be able to block external users from sending messages, calls, or meeting invitations to members of their organization via Teams. The new feature will start rolling out in early January, integrating Microsoft Teams with Defender for Office 365, and enabling admins to manage blocked external contacts through the […]
Microsoft rolls out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11 to address growing performance and security concerns by leveraging the capabilities of system-on-a-chip and CPU. BitLocker is the native full-disk encryption feature in Windows that protects data from being readable without proper authentication. During normal device boot, it relies on the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to securely […]
Microsoft Teams strengthens messaging security by default in January
Microsoft announced that Teams will automatically enable messaging safety features by default to strengthen defenses against content tagged as malicious. The change will roll out starting January 12, 2026, to tenants still using the default configuration and who haven’t previously modified messaging safety settings. “We’re improving messaging security in Microsoft Teams by enabling key safety […]
Microsoft confirms Teams is down and messages are delayed
Microsoft Teams is experiencing issues, with thousands reporting problems sending messages, including delays. The outage started at 14:30PM ET, and it’s affecting users in all regions, including the United States and Europe. In a post on X, Microsoft confirmed it’s investigating an issue affecting Teams and will share an update soon. “We’re investigating an issue […]