Julien Léger

Computer Engineering Technology

[Microsoft 365 Status @MSFT365Status]

We’re investigating reports that some users are unable to open files in Office for the web or Microsoft Teams. For more information, please see MO1329446 in the admin center.

[Windows Latest @WindowsLatest]

Windows 11 just got a major update, and it's rolling out today 🧵

1. Meet the new Start menu

Windows 11 is getting a redesigned Start menu, which, according to Microsoft, makes it easier to access apps because everything is in one place. You don't have to keep tapping on buttons to find your apps. You just need to scroll, and all apps will appear.

It is also possible to remove the Recommended feed, which was used by Microsoft to show ads.

You can now switch between two new views—category view, which groups apps by type and highlights frequently used ones, and grid view, which lists apps alphabetically with more horizontal space for easier scanning.

Also, the Start menu now has a responsive layout. Larger displays show more pinned apps, recommendations, and categories by default. Sections like Pinned and Recommended expand or collapse based on content.

You can customize these views under Settings > Personalization > Start.

[Microsoft Intune @MSIntune]

Simpler, smarter device management is here.

Intel vPro® Fleet Services integrates with the Intune Partner portal giving IT teams hardware level access, remote recovery, and BIOS diagnostics for Intel vPro® devices, all through Intune.

Explore the integration → https://t.co/yDRQfBsjPd

#MicrosoftIntune #IntelvPro #EndpointManagement #ITPro #Intel

[Windows At Work @WindowsAtWork]

Windows 10 support ends October 14th. Are you ready?

Switching to Windows 11 means:
• Protection against evolving threats
• AI-powered productivity
• Support for Microsoft 365 apps

Learn more: https://t.co/a6XCy0chBA

[Michael Niehaus @mniehaus]

Updated UEFIv2 module posted https://t.co/e2KD67HxNg

[Bob Pony @TheBobPony]

R.I.P. AOL dial-up internet. 📞🪦

https://t.co/OYnT9n6DMN

[Rudy Ooms @Mister_MDM]

Windows 11 25H2 introduces a new policy that promises to remove default Microsoft Store apps. Sounds perfect, right? (Well...)

In our first blog, we already pointed out that it doesn’t actually remove them. It just blocks store apps from being provisioned for new users.

In this follow-up, we will demonstrate what happens when the policy is applied, explain why the apps still appear to linger, reveal what’s hiding in the registry, and discuss how this affects both new and existing users.

Read the full follow-up here:

https://t.co/PQNT6aOcAn

Missed part one? Catch up here:

https://t.co/3bSsXLpjSl

#Intune #MSIntune #Windows #Windows11 #WindowsAutopilit #MicrosoftStore #Microsoft #Patchmypc

[Michael Niehaus @mniehaus]

ARM64 on Intune apps, finally... https://t.co/3quiwn6uej

[Microsoft Intune @MSIntune]

Important notice!

Today, Windows Autopilot uses the Intune Connector for Active Directory to deploy devices that are Microsoft Entra hybrid joined. To strengthen security in our customers’ environments, we’ve updated the Intune Connector for Active Directory to use a Managed Service Account (MSA) instead of a SYSTEM account.

The Intune Connector for Active Directory builds which use the SYSTEM account will be deprecated on June 30, 2025. Starting July 1, enrollments from old builds will be blocked.

Please read our blog to learn more about how this update may impact your organization > https://t.co/hiOyT9XnA0
#MicrosoftIntune

[Michael Niehaus @mniehaus]

Using .intunewin files outside of Intune https://t.co/E9AWJiziNk

[Julien Léger @jleger88]

https://t.co/9s5hzugBl2

[Bob Pony @TheBobPony]

R.I.P. Skype 🪦
The webpage to download Skype has been taken down.

[Michael Niehaus @mniehaus]

New Autopilot Branding package available https://t.co/NkyuE5QnHD

[NeowinFeed @NeowinFeed]

By @HamidGanji_ - A coalition of Chinese smartphone makers have ventilated the idea of ditching Google-owned Android from their devices due to fear of threats from the US government. #China #US #Gogole #Android https://t.co/9zZm1W4DEN

[NeowinFeed @NeowinFeed]

By @TarasBuria - Microsoft is changing how its Authenticator app works, and you are not going to like it if you use it to store and autofill passwords. #Microsoft #Authenticator #Edge https://t.co/D7WeoLLpmt

[Julien Léger @jleger88]

https://t.co/oBsJkOxxKE

[nick.eth @nicksdjohnson]

Recently I was targeted by an extremely sophisticated phishing attack, and I want to highlight it here. It exploits a vulnerability in Google's infrastructure, and given their refusal to fix it, we're likely to see it a lot more. Here's the email I got:

[Microsoft Intune @MSIntune]

Hotpatching isn't limited to client devices; it's also available for Windows Server, whether in the cloud via Azure Update Manager, on-premises through Azure ARC, or managed through Intune. Once enabled, servers receive monthly security patches without requiring a reboot, keeping workloads secure and available. Azure handles orchestration, so updates stay on track with less effort.
Learn more > https://t.co/uJMu3t40CH
#MicrosoftIntune #Hotpatching #DidYouKnow

[Microsoft Exchange @MSFTExchange]

Retirement of cloud archive mailbox access by using Exchange Server on-premises OWA | Microsoft Community Hub https://t.co/9CAHmyyam6

[John Marcum @PJ_Marcum]

We just dropped a huge update for BI for Intune. We now have warranty reporting, driver inventory, and Microsoft 365 update reporting in the product. For more info see the latest release notes https://t.co/ZZEPlrcUJd