News & Updates
Microsoft drops password expiration from Windows 10 security
Microsoft have dropped password expiry from their security baseline for Windows 10 1903. This is largely because when users are forced to change their passwords too often, they choose to make a small and predictable alteration to their existing passwords, and/or forget their new password.
Files restore for SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
Microsoft have added a file restore option to SharePoint and Teams, which will be gradually rolled out in May. It is worth noting that it only has a 30-day retention of files, meaning it cannot replace a full backup solution.
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 May Update Won't Work If You Have USB Drives Connected
The Windows 10 May update won’t install if USB drives or SD cards are connected, and it may also reassign internal drive letters.
Microsoft Will Finally Let You Choose When to Install Windows 10 Updates
Windows 10 is known for installing updates whenever it wants, often getting in the way of what you’re doing. Now a new update is coming which will require you to approve any Windows 10 updates before they occur.
Microsoft going to extreme lengths to ensure May update avoids mistakes of 1809
The company is going to take a very different tack with the next feature update to Windows 10, including a longer testing and release period.
Next Major Windows 10 Update Will Let You Uninstall Most Built-in Apps
Moving forward, after a Windows 10 upgrade, you will have the ability to uninstall new features within built-in apps that are of no use you.
Office Deployment Tool
It is important to be aware that the Office365 Office Deployment Tool now supports upgrading click2run installs from 32bit to 64bit.