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This week the USA entered the war between Iran and Israel. Do we have tech worries? Yes we do. Iran has a very capable cyber war unit that has hit the UK, USA and Israel in the recent past. Seems reasonable to assume that we'll see an uptick in that activity now. Though we don't get deep into security in this newsletter; I've included an article on this topic.

There are a few topics this week that are dear to me. I've long asked admins to set restraints on how applications get access to data and now Microsoft is making those settings a new default! The other one, is Entra Join. Just do it. Life for your users becomes so much simpler, the devices get cleaner and safer too.

I've also included a couple of articles for you to share with helpdesk staff and customers. Laptop power settings and using document templates on your iPhone. They'll be sure to thank you.

I hope you find this week's newsletter useful and encourage others to sign up!

thanks, Amy
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4 things to know: What's MU? Securing against Iranian cyber attack, major change for app permissions and it's time to Join computers to Entra only

Introducing Mu language model and how it enabled the agent in Windows Settings

We are excited to introduce our newest on-device small language model, Mu. Mu is fully offloaded onto the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and responds at over 100 tokens per second.

blogs.windows.com

Tech to worry about

Find out why securing PLCs and IoT devices is crucial amidst growing cyber warfare concerns. Stay informed and prepared.

www.thirdtier.net

Major Change! Require admin consent for third-party apps accessing files and sites

Learn how to configure the require admin consent for third-party apps accessing files and sites and understand the impact to your business.

ourcloudnetwork.com

2. Cloud Native Endpoints: Why are You on Entra Hybrid Joined Today?

Microsoft's guidance is Entra first with Hybrid as only a migration tool aid. Where are you on this?

emsroute.com

Third Tier's business column

Can an MSP make money from AI?

Understand the MSP opportunity in AI and find out how to meet client needs by incorporating AI into your service offerings effectively.

www.thirdtier.net

4 things to do: Remind users about power settings, get ahead of security by default changes, show users how to use templates on iPhone and get familiar with Clip Champ in Copilot

Power settings in Windows 11

You can use Screen and sleep settings to save energy and make your battery last longer.

support.microsoft.com

New Secure by Default Changes in Microsoft 365

Files Access for third-party apps now blocked by default. Roll out start mid July 2025. Admin Consent flow required

lazyadmin.nl

Search for templates in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iOS

You can now search for a template by keyword in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on an iOS device.

techcommunity.microsoft.com

Unlocking the Power of AI: Transforming Business with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Clipchamp

AI is becoming a part of everyday life and it's changing the way we do business. For business owners, the benefits are clear. It saves time, reduces the need...