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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/

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/

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/

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/

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-abused-by-cyber-gang-hp-ai-acquisition/

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-cancel-o3/

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/

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/

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/price-increase-for-m365-and-google-workspace-mfa-outage-concerns-24h2-blocks-cleared/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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-blocked-from-more-pcs-it-job-forecast-for-2025-app-uninstall-issue-2/

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/

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/

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/

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-attach-announcement-cyber-attack-may-play-role-in-tragic-case/