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This week in IT, Windows 11 adoption just jumped past 62 percent — after months of going nowhere. At the same time, Microsoft admits that barely 3 percent of Microsoft 365 users are paying for Copilot. And Redmond has reassigned senior leadership to focus on quality and security.

Administrator Protection—meant to lock down Windows 11 —was hacked in testing and forced Microsoft to rethink the design before it even ships. At the same time, Kerberos is finally saying goodbye to RC4, with enforcement deadlines that could break legacy auth if you don’t prepare. And Microsoft just gave admins a first‑party way to manage configuration drift across Microsoft 365 with new Graph UTCM APIs.

Nvidia is about to crash the Windows‑on‑Arm party. Its first PC chips could arrive with a special Windows 11 build just for new silicon. At the same time, Mandiant just made it trivial to crack a decades‑old protocol that some companies still run in production. And a new class of AI bugs shows how MCP servers can be turned into cloud‑credential vending machines.

Windows 11 just got heavier — literally. A new security update is doubling the size of critical OS files and Microsoft says it’s absolutely necessary. At the same time, the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit is quietly being killed off, pushing IT departments toward modern deployment, and this month’s Patch Tuesday unleashes 113 fixes, including a fresh zero-day already under attack.

Microsoft is bending its own rules with a special Windows update only for new AI-powered. Plus, Teams is about to start auto-blocking malware and phish by default for everyone, and if you’re migrating from Slack to Teams, Microsoft’s rolling out a new tool to make it seamless. Thanks to Cayosoft for sponsoring this episode! 🔗 Links and resources: https://petri.com/podcast/windows-11s-exclusive-update-for-ai-pcs-and-this-weeks-top-it-news/

This week in IT, Microsoft quietly turns Copilot Studio into a fully‑fledged AI platform—bringing GPT‑5, human‑in‑the‑loop controls, and curated action groups. Meanwhile, the Windows Clipboard may soon convert anything you copy into the format you need, and Windows 11 authentication is getting a WebView2 makeover.

Could your boss soon track your every move? Microsoft is quietly rolling out a location‑tracking feature in Teams that uses Wi‑Fi and peripherals to map your office whereabouts. Microsoft is also turning up the security dial across Microsoft 365 with a new baseline that blocks legacy protocols and restricts risky file types. And if patch management keeps you awake at night, Windows Autopatch just added a CVE dashboard that shows every vulnerability and which devices remain at risk.

This Week in IT, a hidden Windows shortcut flaw exploited for years finally gets patched, but how did attackers sneak their malware past security teams? Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 customers are about to get powerful Intune tools like Remote Help and just‑in‑time admin rights—but there's a price hike on the way. And by March 2026, frontline workers will lose access to Exchange Web Services.👏 Thanks to  @Cayosoft  for sponsoring this episode of This Week in IT!#windows11 #microsoft365 #intune 🔗 Links and resources: https://petri.com/podcast/windows-shortcut-exploit-finally-patched-heres-what-it-pros-need-to-know/⌚ Time stamps00:00 - Start00:46 - Windows shortcut flaw05:09 - Intune upgrade for M365 E3 and E5 customers07:40 - EWS retirement for frontline workers

This Week in IT, our last episode of 2023, I look at three new features and changes in Microsoft Teams that can help you boost productivity. Plus, Microsoft releases a tool to fix a bug that renamed printers, Windows Mixed Reality exits stage left, and Microsoft Authenticator is getting support for passkeys to prevent password phishing. Plus, a whole load more.

This Week in IT, I look at what's possibly in store for Windows 12, Bing Chat is now Microsoft Copilot and it's generally available on a device near you! Plus, we navigate the twists and turns of Windows 10's end-of-service maze, exploring the alternative options for those not ready to move on. I uncover the mystery behind Microsoft's bizarre bug that's been secretly transforming printers into 'HP LaserJets'. Stay tuned for all that and the rest of the week's IT Pro news.

This Week in IT, discover how experts from Blackwing HQ uncovered startling Windows Hello fingerprint vulnerabilities on Dell, Lenovo, and Surface laptops. Learn about the flaw and what it means for your device's security. Plus, Windows 10 is getting a new feature and there are some changes to end of support for Exchange Server 2019. Plus, all of the week's news for IT Pros.

This Week in IT, find out how task management is being transformed in Microsoft 365 with big changes to Planner. Plus, all the news from Ignite, including Loop GA and new feature, updates to Microsoft Teams, and a new enterprise app management feature in Intune.

This Week in IT, get ready to navigate the cutting-edge of security and AI with Microsoft's latest innovations! From the robust Secure Future Initiative, safeguarding against cyberthreats, to the seamless new Teams web client enhancing online collaboration, and the buzz around Windows 11's Copilot possibly joining Windows 10—this is your look into the fast-moving pace of development at Microsoft. Stay tuned for all this and the rest of the week's IT news.

This Week in IT, discover the future of Windows and Microsoft Teams in our latest tech roundup: From the many enhancements in Windows 11 23H2 including a modernized File Explore and more secure, password-free experience, to a pivotal shift as we say goodbye to the classic Teams app. Plus, we'll explore the new Teams Meet app, a game-changer for meeting management and multi-language communication with live translations. Stay tuned for that and much more.... #Windows11 #microsoft365 #microsoftteams 🔗Links and resources Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Version 23H2: Everything You Need to Know - https://petri.com/windows-11-version-23h2/ What’s new for IT pros in Windows 11, version 23H2 - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/what-s-new-for-it-pros-in-windows-11-version-23h2/ba-p/3967814 Classic Microsoft Teams Users will Auto-Update to New Teams Desktop Client in Early 2024 - https://petri.com/classic-microsoft-teams-auto-update-new-teams-2024/ M365 Changelog: Classic Teams Users Will be Automatically Updated to New Teams After March 31, 2024 - https://petri.com/microsoft-changelog/m365-changelog-classic-teams-users-will-be-automatically-updated-to-new-teams-after-march-31-2024/ Microsoft Teams Gets New Meet App, Live Translated Transcripts, Other New Features - https://petri.com/microsoft-teams-updates-october-2023/ What’s New in Microsoft Teams | October 2023 - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/ba-p/3966624 Microsoft 365 Copilot is Now Generally Available - https://petri.com/microsoft-365-copilot-generally-available/ Microsoft 365 Copilot is Generally Available - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-is-generally-available/ba-p/3969331 IT Admins Can Now Disable Roaming Signatures in Outlook on the Web and New Outlook for Windows - https://petri.com/microsoft-disable-roaming-signatures-outlook/ M365 Changelog: Admins can now disable roaming signatures themselves for Outlook on the web - https://petri.com/microsoft-changelog/m365-changelog-admins-can-now-disable-roaming-signatures-themselves-for-outlook-on-the-web/ Higher configuration offerings available in Windows 365 - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/higher-configuration-offerings-available-in-windows-365/ba-p/3968118 ⌚ Time stamps 00:00 Start 01:17 Windows 11 23H2 GA 03:29 Windows 11 23H2 modern File Explorer 05:34 Windows 11 23H2 native support for RAR archive formats 07:01 Windows 11 23H2 passkeys 08:33 Windows 11 23H2 - Store, Copilot for Windows, and more 09:32 Windows 11 23H2 - Windows Firewall enhancements and new volume mixer 11:33 Legacy Microsoft Teams app to be retired in 2024 12:22 Microsoft Teams 'Meet' app 13:24 Microsoft Teams live translations 13:55 Microsoft 365 Copilot GA 14:58 Disable Exchange Online roaming signatures 15:29 New Windows 365 SKUs

This Week in IT, Snapdragon X Elite takes the lead against Apple's M2 Max! Meanwhile, Teams skyrockets with 320 Million active users and Microsoft streamlines Defender for Endpoint deployment. Plus, discover how Windows LAPS is supercharging protection with the latest Entra ID and Intune support. Let's dive in! #microsoft365 #windows11 #snapdragon 🔗 Links and resources Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X Elite: A Powerhouse for Windows on Arm PCs, Outperforming Apple’s M2 Max with 30% Less Power - https://petri.com/qualcomms-snapdragon-x-elite/ Qualcomm Unleashes Snapdragon X Elite: The AI Super-Charged Platform to Revolutionize the PC - https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2023/10/qualcomm-unleashes-snapdragon-x-elite--the-ai-super-charged-plat Microsoft Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/events/fy-2024/earnings-fy-2024-q1.aspx Teams Grows to 320 Million Monthly Active Users - https://office365itpros.com/2023/10/26/teams-number-of-users-320-million/ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Gets Streamlined Device Connectivity Experience - https://petri.com/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-device-connectivity/ Announcing a streamlined device connectivity experience for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/announcing-a-streamlined-device-connectivity-experience-for/ba-p/3956236 Windows LAPS Introduces Microsoft Entra ID and Intune Support to Boost Protection - https://petri.com/windows-laps-microsoft-entra-id-intune/ Windows Local Administrator Password Solution with Microsoft Entra ID now Generally Available! - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-azure-ad-blog/windows-local-administrator-password-solution-with-microsoft/ba-p/3911999 Microsoft Expands Passwordless Experience to Entra ID-Joined Windows 11 Devices - https://petri.com/microsoft-passwordless-entra-id-joined-windows-11/ Windows passwordless experience expands - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/windows-passwordless-experience-expands/ba-p/3962005 Azure Active Directory: Auto-rollout of Conditional Access policies - https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=183905 Delegate Azure role assignment management using conditions - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-azure-ad-blog/delegate-azure-role-assignment-management-using-conditions/ba-p/3954216 ⌚Timestamps 00:00 - Start 00:33 - Snapdragon X Elite and Windows on Arm (WoA) 08:19 - Microsoft Teams usage up 20 million 09:16 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment 10:15 - Windows LAPS Introduces Microsoft Entra ID and Intune Support to Boost Protection GA 11:41 - Windows passwordless experience expands 12:38 - Azure managed Conditional Access policies 13:44 - Azure role assignment management using conditions preview