Computerworld Eye on Microsoft
Updates and insights on Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilots, .NET and more
July 29, 2024
Bowing to pressure, Microsoft extends lifeline for Office 365 Connectors in Teams
Users however are not amused, claiming that the retirement of Connectors could force them to look for an alternative to Teams. Read more
Microsoft Entra Suite is late to the SSE pool but still makes waves
Despite being late to market, Microsoft's secure service edge (SSE) offering has some advantages, including cost and ties to Microsoft's identity access management services. Read more
How AI will change the way you use your browser
Your favorite browser will soon have new AI features built around user assistance. Read more
8 ways to prep your Windows PC for disaster
Always hope for the best â and prepare for the worst. Read more
CrowdStrike meltdown highlights ITâs weakest link: Too much administration
CrowdStrike, Windows domain administration, SolarWinds â our implicit trust in admin software is a recipe for repeated disasters. Read more
Microsoft .NET Aspire automates Dockerfile builds
Latest update to Microsoftâs cloud-ready stack for building distributed applications also adds the ability to launch Python-based services. Read more
Visual Studio Code Java extension backs JDK 23
The newest Java extension for VS Code also brings dependency management without a build tool and support for Markdown in JavaDoc. Read more
