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Microsoft has pulled an AMD driver from Windows Update after numerous people reported that it prevents Windows 10 from starting and displays an "INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE" error. When hardware manufacturers release new drivers for Windows 10, they get added to the Windows Update as an optional driver update that users can install.
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and problems when updating to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2. These issues impacting computers with Conexant ISST audio drivers and those with Conexant or Synaptics audio devices have been under investigation since May 2020, when the first version of Windows 10 2004 was released. Devices affected by Conexant issues can now upgrade to the latest released Windows 10 and Windows Server versions after Microsoft has removed the remaining safeguard holds, blocking them from updating.
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and problems when updating to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2. These issues impacting computers with Conexant ISST audio drivers and those with Conexant or Synaptics audio devices have been under investigation since May 2020, when the first version of Windows 10 2004 was released. Devices affected by Conexant issues can now upgrade to the latest released Windows 10 and Windows Server versions after Microsoft has removed the remaining safeguard holds, blocking them from updating.
For Teams users, the new packages are specifically designed to complete the essential functionality of a fully integrated cloud communications platform by adding Unite's enterprise-grade business phone features to the Microsoft Teams business collaboration suite. This package is designed for business customers that are already using Teams for collaboration, but need the essential telephony features of a more robust business phone system.
Microsoft detected a large-scale business email compromise campaign that targeted more than 120 organizations using typo-squatted domains registered a few days before the attacks started. BEC scammers use various tactics to compromise business email accounts, later used to redirect payments to bank accounts under their control or target employees in gift card scams.
Microsoft has reportedly paused the development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor for single-screen and dual-screen devices. Unlike Windows 10, Windows 10X was supposed to be simple, sleek, faster, and more secure.
Microsoft has announced plans to ensure data processing of EU cloud services within the borders of the political bloc in a move that expert observers claim reveals problems with the firm's existing setup. In a blog, Brad Smith, Microsoft's president and chief legal officer, said the software and cloud services giant would, by the end 2022, enable EU customers of Azure, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics 365 to have all their data processed physically within the EU. To my understanding, there would still be direct access to data and keys from the US in this new Microsoft setup.
A Microsoft Edge bug is causing the browser to become unresponsive and crash while watching YouTube videos or reading comments. In our tests, Microsoft Edge would become unresponsive when watching a video, and a circular loading graphic would appear.
Ramp eCDN is one of the only Microsoft partners to offer all three types of eCDN technologies as a unified solution for unparallel flexibility. By utilizing the Ramp eCDN integration, organizations set up on Microsoft Teams can access an arsenal of technologies combined with enterprise level analytics.
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 21376 with a preview of a new default font for Windows 10 called 'Segoe UI Variable. For years, the default font family used in Microsoft branding and marketing materials has been Segoe, with the Segoe UI font sub-family used by the Windows operating system and other applications created by Microsoft.