Best 5bytespodcast Podcasts (2025)

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UAC Prompt Issue More Widespread Than Thought! Patch Tuesday News! Azure Disruption in Middle East! 28:31

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18h ago28:31

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On this episode, I cover the Windows Updates for September's Patch Tuesday, an ongoing issue from August's Windows Updates, legal shenanigans impacting enterprise IT and consumer tech and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/uac-prompt-issue-more-widespread-than-thought-patch-tuesday-news-azure-disruption-in-middle-east/…

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Windows 11 25H2 Now In Preview! Citrix NetScaler Vulnerabilities Disclosed! Amazing AI Stethoscope! 18:55

8d ago18:55

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I cover the announcement of Windows 11 25H2 entering preview, worrying details about Citrix Netscaler vulnerabilities, a company changing AI approach after public failures and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-11-25h2-now-in-preview-citrix-netscaler-vulnerabilities-disclosed-amazing-ai-stethoscope/…

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Windows Update Woes! xAI Brings Suit Against Apple and OpenAI! Is GenAI a Bubble?! 25:49

18d ago25:49

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On this episode, I cover problems caused by recent Windows Updates, Gartner's update to the DaaS Magic Quadrant, Windows 10 ESU concerns and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-update-woes-xai-brings-suit-against-apple-and-openai-is-genai-a-bubble/By Rory Monaghan

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Windows 12 Predictions! Patch Tuesday News! Teams Security Enhancements! 17:09

23d ago17:09

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On this episode, I cover the news from Patch Tuesday including an update issue on Windows 11 when using WSUS, I get into a new SSO feature for macOS and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-12-predictions-patch-tuesday-news-teams-security-enhancements/By Rory Monaghan

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GPT-5 Has Arrived! Win365 Reserve in Preview! Lawsuit to try to Extend Windows 10 Support! 21:46

1M ago21:46

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On this episode, I cover the lackluster launch of GPT-5, a new preview of a Windows 365 Reserve feature, several vulnerability exploits and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/gpt-5-has-arrived-win365-reserve-in-preview-lawsuit-to-try-to-extend-windows-10-support/By Rory Monaghan

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Urgent Exchange Security Advisory! Critical Adobe Vulnerability! Nvidia Extending Win10 Support! 26:58

1M ago26:58

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On this episode, I cover a critical Adobe vulnerability that gets a 10 on the severity scale, recent year on year metrics from AWS and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/urgent-exchange-security-advisory-critical-adobe-vulnerability-nvidia-extending-win10-support/By Rory Monaghan

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Flights Cancelled After Cyber Attack! ChatGPT Study Mode! UK Age Verification! 22:36

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On this episode, I cover a story about an airline grounding flights after a cyber attack, a macOS security concern, application containers for Windows on Arm, a whole lot of AI news and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/flights-cancelled-after-cyber-attack-chatgpt-study-mode-uk-age-verification/…

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Major SharePoint Attack Underway! Connect Cache Goes GA! New AI Feature in Win11! 25:18

2M ago25:18

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On this episode, I cover the active exploitation of a critical SharePoint vulnerability, a Windows Server update causing cluster issues, the Citrix Bleed 2 exploit, and Google’s discovery of a SonicWall backdoor and more.Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-sharepoint-attack-underway-connect-cache-goes-ga-new-ai-feature-in-win11/…

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Google AI Security Milestone! In-box Windows Apps to be Updated! Issues Caused by Updates! 21:33

2M ago21:33

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I cover some issues caused by the latest Windows Updates, give an update on the M&S cyber attack, I discuss a landmark for Google's AI security platform and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/google-ai-security-milestone-in-box-windows-apps-to-be-updated-issues-caused-by-updates/By Rory Monaghan

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Windows Update Causing Firewall Error! Patch Tuesday News! Grok Goes Crazy! 19:15

2M ago19:15

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I cover the latest Patch Tuesday news, more metrics on Windows 11 adoption, some InfoSec stories and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-update-causing-firewall-error-patch-tuesday-news-grok-goes-crazy/By Rory Monaghan

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Win10 Lingers On! Windows Update Delay Issue! Facial Recognition Could Become the Norm! 23:46

2M ago23:46

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On this episode, I go over several updates on Windows 10 end of support and the state of the union regarding Windows 11 adoption, I also give an update on CitrixBleed2, HPE's attempted acquisition of Juniper and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/win10-still-on-half-of-business-devices-windows-update-delay-issue-facial-recogniti…

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Free Windows 10 ESU Offer! Known OneDrive Issues! Changes for Windows 365! 21:59

3M ago21:59

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I cover another issue related to the June Windows Updates, some known issues facing OneDrive customers, announcements from Cisco Live 2025 and HPE Discover plus more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/free-windows-10-esu-offer-known-onedrive-issues-changes-for-windows-365/By Rory Monaghan

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Microsoft 365 Authentication Issues! Danish Agency to Ditch Office! June Update Issue! 12:28

3M ago12:28

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On this episode, I provide an update on the recent Windows updates and report of an issue caused by one of the updates. I cover some new enhancements from OpenAI, the culmination of a 4 year study into remote work and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-365-authentication-issues-danish-agency-to-ditch-office-june-update-issu…

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Apple Announcements from WWDC! Patch Tuesday News! Grim Job Forecast for IT Pros! 23:19

3M ago23:19

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On this episode, I talk about a worrying job forecast for IT Pros, several consumer side announcements from Apple and Microsoft, Patch Tuesday news and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/apple-announcements-from-wwdc-patch-tuesday-news-grim-job-forecast-for-it-pros/By Rory Monaghan

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Login VSI Announces an Acquisition! IGEL Announces an Acquisition! New Rules Set for USB-C! 23:44

3M ago23:44

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On this episode, I talk about another issue caused by the May Windows Updates, some exciting announcements around acquisitions in EUC and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/login-vsi-announces-an-acquisition-igel-announces-an-acquisition-new-rules-set-for-usb-c/By Rory Monaghan

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Google I/O Announcements! Resume In-App Option Coming! AV in Image Management Tip! 38:55

4M ago38:55

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On this episode, I cover a lot more AI news (no surprise), an update on the Coinbase breach, a fix for the Bitlocker recovery prompt issue on Windows 10 and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/google-i-o-announcements-resume-in-app-option-coming-av-in-image-management-tip/By Rory Monaghan

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Microsoft BUILD 2025 Highlights! Update Causing Bitlocker Prompts! OpenAI Announces New Agent! 32:29

4M ago32:29

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On this episode, I cover some of the fallout from the recent Windows Updates, I get into some highlights from Microsoft BUILD and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-build-2025-highlights-update-causing-bitlocker-prompts-openai-announces-new-agent/By Rory Monaghan

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Spectre v2 Raises its Ugly Head Once More! Patch Tuesday News! Microsoft Announces Layoffs! 23:29

4M ago23:29

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On this episode, I cover the details of the latest Windows Updates for this month's Patch Tuesday, I dive into the latest AI news, an Office bug causing high resource utilization and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/spectre-v2-raises-its-ugly-head-once-more-patch-tuesday-news-microsoft-announces-layoffs/…

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Apple Smacked Down in Court! Good Quarter for Microsoft! Discount for New Win365 Customers! 18:51

4M ago18:51

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On this episode, I cover the details of the latest court ruling against Apple on its alleged anti-competitive practices. I also dive into newly disclosed cyber attacks in the UK and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/apple-dressed-down-in-court-microsoft-beats-expectations-significant-win365-discount/…

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Many Suitors After Google Chrome! M&S Hit by Ransomware! Hotpatching to Require Subscription! 16:13

4M ago16:13

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On this episode, I cover some recent issues caused by the April Windows Updates, I cover the news of many suitors vying for Google Chrome, annoyances with ChatGPT and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/many-suitors-after-google-chrome-ms-hit-by-ransomware-hotpatching-to-require-subscription/…

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Entra ID Account Lockouts! Critical PyTorch Bug! Scheduled Tasks for Gemini! 18:50

5M ago18:50

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I cover the news over the weekend about Entra ID account lockouts, I discuss several recent vulnerabilities, a policy change by Google and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/entra-id-account-lockouts-critical-pytorch-bug-scheduled-tasks-for-gemini/By Rory Monaghan

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April Updates Causing Headaches! Google Announces Layoffs! Return of a Free ESXi! 18:04

5M ago18:04

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In this episode, I cover news of fallout from the April Windows updates, the latest AI developments, a new FSLogix release and more.Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/april-updates-causing-headaches-google-announces-layoffs-return-of-a-free-esxi/By Rory Monaghan

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Confusing Patch Tuesday News! Cyber Gang's Messages Leaked! WSUS Driver Sync Revived! 34:15

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In this episode, I provide a roundup of Patch Tuesday news including worrying aspects of one patch and vulnerability mitigation process, I also provide an update on the Oracle breach, a change to Windows 11 Start Menu and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/confusing-patch-tuesday-news-cyber-gangs-messages-leaked-wsus-driver-sync-revi…

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Major Data Breach of Popular EHR Platform! New Win11 Roadmap! VMware Suing Customer! 29:09

5M ago29:09

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I cover the concerning story of a data breach of Oracle Health and a haphazard disclosure by Oracle, I also cover multiple AI related stories (of course), provide updates on some Windows issues caused by recent updates and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-data-breach-of-popular-ehr-platform-new-win11-roadmap-vmware-suing…

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Cloudflare Launches AI Tricking Feature! Google Drive Arm Compatibility! OneNote App Support to End! 24:29

6M ago24:29

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I provide an update on the recent GitHub Actions exploits, information on a recently disclosed vulnerability in Veeam's backup service, the end of support for a OneNote app and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/cloudflare-launches-ai-tricking-feature-google-drive-arm-compatibility-onenote-app-support-to-end/…

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Google's Largest Acquisition Ever! Windows Update Concerns! Java 24 Goes GA! 33:01

6M ago33:01

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In this episode, I cover the announcement of Google's largest ever acquisition, info on issues caused by this month's Windows Updates and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/googles-largest-acquisition-ever-windows-update-concerns-java-24-goes-ga/By Rory Monaghan

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OneDrive to Prompt Users! Patch Tuesday News! Remote Desktop App Being Retired Soon! 37:36

6M ago37:36

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In this episode, I cover the latest in AI news, the removal of a recent Windows 11 upgrade block for AutoCAD customers, an incredible polymorphic extension exploit in Chrome plus more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/onedrive-to-prompt-users-patch-tuesday-news-remote-desktop-app-being-retired-soon/…

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Skype to be Retired Soon! New Win11 Upgrade Block! Citrix Licensing Service Issue! 16:56

6M ago16:56

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In this episode, I cover multiple recent service outages, a concern about a recent policy change by Mozilla, the sudden announcement that Skype will be shutdown within weeks plus more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/skype-to-be-retired-soon-new-win11-upgrade-block-citrix-licensing-service-issue/…

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Free Version of Office! Big Changes for Docker! Latest AI Developments! 23:50

7M ago23:50

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I cover several developments in GenAI including from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. I also cover a fix Microsoft is working on for issues with SSH connections, changes to Docker and a free version of Microsoft Office plus more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/free-version-of-office-big-changes-for-docker-latest-ai-developments/…

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Update Causing File Explorer Instability! App-V Abused by Cyber Gang! HP AI Acquisition! 20:57

7M ago20:57

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In this episode, I cover vulnerabilities some of the issues and fallout from this month's Windows update, some details on an App-V client vulnerability being abused by a Chinese cyber gang and a lot of developments in the AI and quantum computing space.Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/update-causing-file-explorer-instability-app-v-abuse…

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New Outlook App Forced on Win10! Patch Tuesday News! OpenAI to Cancel o3! 19:50

7M ago19:50

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In this episode, I cover vulnerabilities patched in this month’s Windows Updates and some vulnerabilities patched by other vendors. I also cover a newly published exploit, a large scale brute force attack under way, resources for AVD and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/new-outlook-app-forced-on-win10-patch-tuesday-news-openai-to-c…

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Report on Cloud Service Market! Win11 on the Rise! Dell Orders Return to the Office! 15:47

7M ago15:47

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In this episode, I provide an update on the UK regulator investigation into the cloud services market, I talk an increase of Windows 11 adoption, I discuss a helpful script to combat a vulnerability exploit and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/report-on-cloud-service-market-win11-on-the-rise-dell-orders-return-to-the-office/…

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DeepSeek Heats Up AI Race! January Windows Update Warning! Google Disables Sync for Some Customers! 27:43

8M ago27:43

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In this episode, I go deep into the barrage of news about the Chinese DeepSeek GenAI service and its disruption to the tech industry, I get into the largest breach in US history and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/deepseek-heats-up-ai-race-january-windows-update-warning-google-disables-sync-for-some-customers/…

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Price Increase for M365 and Google Workspace! MFA Outage Concerns! 24H2 Blocks Cleared! 16:31

8M ago16:31

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In this episode, I cover price changes announced by both Google and Microsoft to their respective productivity suites, I also cover an interesting report on AI that casts doubt on claims it will be a long term negative on the job market and I cover concerns about MFA after a recent outage plus more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/pric…

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Layoffs at Microsoft! Patch Tuesday News! Azure Price Adjustment! 17:30

8M ago17:30

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In this episode, I cover this month's Patch Tuesday news, a warning from Microsoft about the upcoming retirement of some PowerShell modules, a price cut for some Azure customers and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/layoffs-at-microsoft-patch-tuesday-news-azure-price-adjustment/…

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Another Issue with Win11 24H2! Siri Eavesdropping Allegations! CES 2025! 28:17

8M ago28:17

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In this episode, I give a glimpse at some of the announcements made at CES 2025, I cover issues with Windows 11 24H2, all the latest from OpenAI and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/another-issue-with-win11-24h2-siri-eavesdropping-allegations-ces-2025/By Rory Monaghan

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Big Tech Trends of 2024 and a Look Ahead to 2025! 15:44

9M ago15:44

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This is my special annual episode where I discuss the big trends and stories related to enterprise IT in 2024 and add dive into some thoughts about the year ahead!Episode Landing Page:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/big-tech-trends-of-2024-and-a-look-ahead-to-2025/By Rory Monaghan

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Qualcomm & Arm Case Complete! Free Copilot for GitHub for All! Windows Kernel Vulnerability Exploit! 11:15

9M ago11:15

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In this episode, I wrap up the year with warnings of some vulnerabilities, a gift from Microsoft to the community with the introduction of a free Copilot for Github tier and more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/qualcomm-arm-trial-complete-free-copilot-for-github-for-all-windows-kernel-vulnerability-exploit/…

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Podcast Milestone! Citrix NetScalers Under Attack! Browser Usage Metrics! 17:11

9M ago17:11

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In this episode, I cover the fallout from the recent Windows Updates, updates from Google on their GenAI initiatives, worrying reports of brute force attacks on Citrix Netscalers and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/podcast-milestone-citrix-netscalers-under-attack-browser-usage-metrics/…

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Major Acquisitions Announced! Final Patch Tuesday of 2024! Broadcom Backtracks! 26:08

9M ago26:08

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This week I cover major tech acquisition from Citrix and TeamViewer, I give a rundown of this month’s Patch Tuesday news, a lot of AI news and more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-acquisitions-announced-final-patch-tuesday-of-2024-broadcom-backtracks/By Rory Monaghan

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24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue! 19:30

9M ago19:30

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This week I cover troubling new stats from Stat Counter indicating Windows 11 adoption has actually declined and Windows 10 is on the rise once more, I also discuss changes made to the way Firefox handles default settings, Microsoft's stance on running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/24h2-blo…

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24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue! 20:07

10M ago20:07

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This week I provide update on the US DoJ's attempts to break up Google, I discuss a change to a Microsoft licensing resource and cover a forecast for IT jobs in 2025 plus much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/24h2-blocked-from-more-pcs-it-job-forecast-for-2025-app-uninstall-issue/By Rory Monaghan

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Microsoft Ignite Announcements! App-V Deprecation Change! Starlink Sold Out! 32:42

10M ago32:42

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In this episode I do a comprehensive review of many of the announcements from Microsoft Ignite, I discuss a malvertising campaign targeting Bitwarden customers, a potential FTC investigation and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-ignite-announcements-app-v-deprecation-change-starlink-sold-out/…

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Change to Windows Update Cadence! Patch Tuesday News! OneDrive Issues on macOS! 20:33

10M ago20:33

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On this episode of the podcast, I cover an issue with Windows update breaking SSH connections, I do a roundup of Patch Tuesday Windows updates, Server 2025 news and much more! Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/change-to-windows-update-cadence-patch-tuesday-news-onedrive-issues-on-macos/By Rory Monaghan

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Win10 ESU for Consumers! App Attach Announcement! Cyber Attack May Play Role in Tragic Case! 25:19

11M ago25:19

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On this episode of the podcast, I cover a multiple issues caused by recent Windows Updates, thankfully some are caused by preview updates, I also get into some new features and upcoming features announced by Microsoft, a worrying vulnerability disclosed by Okta and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/win10-esu-for-consumers-app-a…

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Worrying New Exploit! OpenAI & Microsoft’s Partnership Questioned! Major ARM Dispute! 17:39

11M ago17:39

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On this episode of the podcast, I cover a rift between Qualcomm and ARM that is resulting in Qualcomm having their license agreement with ARM revoked, I cover worrying details of Microsoft and OpenAI’s agreement plus much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/worrying-new-exploit-openai-microsofts-partnership-questioned-major-arm-disput…

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New Copilot Agents Announced! New Sophos Acquisition! Microsoft Loses Customer Logs! 16:10

11M ago16:10

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On this episode of the podcast, I cover new developments in AI, security concerns for SolarWinds customers and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/new-copilot-agents-announced-new-sophos-acquisition-microsoft-loses-customer-logs/By Rory Monaghan

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More Win11 24H2 Concerns! Office 2016 & 2019 End of Support! Protocol Deprecation! 17:24

11M ago17:24

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In this episode I cover more fallout from the recent Windows 11 24H2 release, I cover security concerns about generative AI, the deprecation of protocols by Microsoft and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/more-win11-24h2-concerns-office-2016-2019-end-of-support-protocol-deprecation/…

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Windows 11 24H2 Blocked for Some! Remote Desktop Session Issue Resolved! Patch Tuesday News! 18:27

11M ago18:27

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In this episode I cover this month’s Patch Tuesday Windows Updates, new developments in the generative AI space, an RD Connection issue resolution and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-11-24h2-blocked-for-some-remote-desktop-session-issue-resolved-patch-tuesday-news/By Rory Monaghan

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Win11 24H2 Released! Update Causing BSOD on Win11! PowerToys Receives Update! 17:53

12M ago17:53

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In this episode I cover the launch of Windows 11 24H2, some upcoming AI features from Microsoft, a BSOD problem faced by some using Windows 11 and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/win11-24h2-released-update-causing-bsod-on-win11-powertoys-receives-update/By Rory Monaghan