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Summary Excel Power Query is changing its authentication flow for connections to enterprise data sources that use Organizational Accounts (Microsoft Entra ID). The change affects users running Excel 2021 version 21.08 or older unsupported Excel/Office versions. Affected Power Query connectors include common sources such as SharePoint, SQL Server, Exchange, Power BI, Dataverse, and Azure data …

Summary Microsoft is retiring the Calendar widget in Student Hub; existing widgets will stop working after the end-of-support date and new ones cannot be added. This affects organizations using Student Hub, especially admins who manage Student Hub configurations and the educators, students, and support teams who rely on the widget. There is no direct replacement …

Summary Microsoft is retiring the legacy Turnitin Similarity integration in Microsoft Teams Assignments and steering customers to Turnitin Feedback Studio for Microsoft Teams. The change affects institutions that currently use Turnitin inside Teams Assignments, especially educators and admins who manage assignment workflows. Teams Assignments workflows that depend on the legacy Similarity integration will stop working …

Summary Microsoft is retiring the WebRTC-based Teams VDI optimization on Windows endpoints and replacing it with a new VDI optimization aligned to the native Teams desktop media engine. The change affects Windows-based VDI users on Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Citrix CVAD/DaaS, including both published desktops and published apps. Admins should verify the new …

How do I know if a statistic is actually true or just a misleading definition? Think expertise makes you objective? It might actually make you more biased. Discover why experts struggle with data and how to reclaim your statistical clarity. Key Takeaways What: Statistical literacy is the ability to interpret data without emotional or cognitive …

Summary Microsoft is retiring Restricted SharePoint Search (RSS) in SharePoint Online and recommends moving to Restricted Content Discovery (RCD) or other governance controls. The change affects organizations currently using RSS in Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD tenants, especially SharePoint and Microsoft 365 admins responsible for search visibility and content governance. Microsoft will not automatically …

How can I make my career AI-proof if I’m not a technical person? Stop competing with AI on efficiency. Break the “information assembly line” trap, audit your workday into three buckets, and reclaim your uniquely human edge. Key Takeaways What: AI is automating the “information assembly line,” replacing mechanical office tasks with superior efficiency. Why: …

How do I manage the new Roblox Kids and Select account settings for my family? Roblox’s new accounts don’t just filter games—they block unscripted drawing and hangouts for safety. See how these automated safety tiers actually work. Key Takeaways What: Roblox Kids and Select accounts for users aged 5 to 15. Why: To provide age-appropriate …

Summary Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork is moving to general availability worldwide, while Frontier remains the early-access channel for new capabilities. Frontier Cowork is changing to usage-based billing, with a grace period for existing users and required billing setup to keep access after the grace period ends. Admins need to configure pay-as-you-go billing and review spending …

Summary Copilot Cowork is now generally available worldwide for eligible users, with a new experience that adds multi-model capabilities, plugins, updated skill management/navigation, Microsoft Purview integration, and branded templates/image creation. Access is limited to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and requires usage-based billing through Copilot Credits; without billing enabled, users cannot use Cowork. …

Summary Microsoft Teams is adding new admin controls for governing how applications and agents access meeting transcripts through the Microsoft Graph API. The controls apply to transcripts with and without speaker attribution, giving admins more granular control over transcript data access. Tenant administrators managing Teams and Graph API permissions are affected, especially where apps or …

Is the $1,500 Valve Steam Machine worth it compared to a PS5 Pro? Valve’s Steam Machine arrives soon for $1,500. Learn why “RAMageddon” raised the cost and why you can’t play Valorant or CoD due to structural software limits. Key Takeaways What: Valve’s Steam Machine is a premium gaming console launching summer 2026. Why: Global …

Was my personal account info stolen in the 2026 Nintendo of America TINYpulse data breach? The ShadowByt3$ breach reveals a secret rift at Nintendo. Leaked surveys expose an internal AI push that contradicts the company’s public “no-AI” policy. Key Takeaways What: Nintendo of America employee data was breached via third-party vendor TINYpulse. Why: Hackers (ShadowByt3$) …

Summary Microsoft is retiring support for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Amazon Linux 2 (ARM64); devices running AL2 on AMD64/x86_64 are not affected. The last supported MDE agent for AL2 (ARM64) is version 101.25122.0004; later Defender releases will not install on that architecture. Admins must identify devices running Amazon Linux 2 (ARM64), prevent upgrades beyond …

Summary The OneDrive (Consumer) connector used in Power Platform (flows, apps, and agents) is being deprecated and will be removed; OneDrive for Business connector is not affected. After the deprecation starts, new flows/apps/agents will no longer be able to use the consumer connector; existing items must be reviewed and migrated before retirement. IT must inventory …

Summary File-level archiving for Microsoft 365 Archive will be turned on by default for tenants that already have Microsoft 365 Archive configured. A new “Archive” action will appear in SharePoint on the web for users with edit permissions; archived files are moved to a cold storage tier and must be reactivated to access. Admins can …

Summary Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux now retrieves internal configuration updates from new service URLs; these must be allowlisted per your tenant type. Affected: organizations using Defender for Endpoint on Linux endpoints (agents require outbound access to the listed URLs). Admin action: review firewall/proxy rules and allowlist the single URL that matches your tenant …

Summary Windows security updates will enforce Kerberos RC4 hardening on domain controllers, removing Audit mode as a rollback option after the final phase. Systems, service accounts, applications, appliances, and non‑Windows Kerberos implementations that still rely on RC4 may experience authentication failures unless remediated. Admins must detect RC4 dependencies (check System event log for Kerberos-related events) …

Will my 3D printer become obsolete if the manufacturer stops supporting it? Forget “ghost guns.” Learn how new 3D printing laws actually criminalize open-source firmware and force planned obsolescence on your hardware. Read more. Key Takeaways What: California’s AB 2047 mandates “firearm blocking technology” on all 3D printers. Why: To curb “ghost guns,” though critics …

Is Instagram down on desktop but still working on my phone today? Tired of “something went wrong”? Learn the real server-side cause of today’s Facebook query error and why checking Ads Manager reveals more than the main app. Key Takeaways What: A widespread Meta outage on June 12 caused login failures and “query errors” across …

How do I sign up for Cash App phone service without a credit check? Tired of billing friction? Cash App Mobile offers $40 unlimited 5G built for modern earners. No credit checks or contracts—manage your phone where you get paid. Key Takeaways What: Cash App Mobile provides unlimited 5G connectivity for a flat $40 monthly …

Summary Outgoing screensharing in Microsoft Teams VDI with the new SlimCore optimization will capture and process shared content on the virtual machine (VM) instead of the endpoint device; enabled by default in supported client versions. Affected: organizations using Teams in VDI environments (Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix, Amazon WorkSpaces, Omnissa) and users who share …

Summary Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP Just-in-time protection audit logging is changing from automatic logging to an explicitly scoped setting: admins must configure which users or groups have activities audited. Affected: Purview/Endpoint DLP administrators who manage Just-in-time protection and Activity explorer visibility; audited vs blocked scopes determine whether activities are logged or enforcement occurs. Admin action …

Summary Update network/firewall to allow outbound ports 50118 and 50119 and the domain *.rtmpingest.mcr.teams.cloud.microsoft for RTMP-In streaming into Teams meetings, webinars, and town halls. Affected: admins who manage Teams meetings/webinars/town halls and event organizers using external hardware or software encoders; existing RTMP-In events will continue to function through end of 2026 but new events may …

Summary Storage capacity entitlement report in Power Platform admin center was incorrectly displaying data for certain Dynamics 365 applications. A misconfiguration caused incorrect storage capacity from base licenses to be reported with attach and premium licenses. A fix will ensure reporting aligns with standard licensing policy regarding storage entitlements. Attach licenses will no longer show …

Summary Dynamics 365 Sales and Dynamics 365 Customer Service license entitlements are not granting expected read-only access to Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps. Affected users: anyone using Sales or Customer Service licenses who rely on read-only access to Finance & Operations data. No admin action is required; Microsoft will deploy a fix automatically (see …

Summary Microsoft is retiring the Sora video generation experience (Sora 2) that is available through the Frontier program. Affected: organizations participating in the Frontier program that have access to the Sora experience in Copilot Create. After retirement, users will not be able to generate new videos using Sora; previously generated videos will remain accessible. Microsoft …

Summary Windows 365 Flex shared Cloud PCs will automatically reset to a provisioning snapshot at sign-out, removing both user and system data between user sessions unless you opt out at the provisioning policy level. Snapshots are created during provisioning and refreshed every 24 hours; resets occur on sign-out or session timeout and may show Cloud …

Summary Enforced lifecycle will be applied to unlicensed OneDrive accounts so accounts that remain unlicensed/unpaid go through staged restrictions and can ultimately be permanently deleted if not preserved. Affected tenants: any tenant with OneDrive accounts that became unlicensed after license removal or user deletion. Admins can preserve data by reassigning OneDrive licenses, enabling pay-as-you-go billing …

Summary Windows 365 will change the default PowerShell execution policy applied to Cloud PCs during provisioning to RemoteSigned at the LocalMachine scope. This affects organizations that run unsigned downloaded PowerShell scripts on Cloud PCs or that enforce a stricter MachinePolicy (for example AllSigned) via Intune or Group Policy, which can cause provisioning/resize/restore failures. Admins should …

Summary File-level archiving for SharePoint Online (Microsoft 365 Archive) is entering General Availability: users with edit permissions will see a new “Archive” action in SharePoint on the web and files are moved to a cold storage tier while remaining discoverable. Feature is enabled by default for all SharePoint sites in tenants that have Microsoft 365 …

A professor wants to generate a new case study. Analyze the two prompts below, which are designed to accomplish the same task. Which prompt is more effective according to the PARTS framework? The more effective prompt is: “Act as a bioethics professor. Create a case study for a 200-level undergraduate class. The case must focus …

When accessing Gemini for academic purposes, which interface element signifies that the user is operating within a Google Workspace for Education environment rather than a personal consumer account? The correct response is: The presence of the “Dasher Badge” (often appearing as a shield icon). When logging into Gemini with a school or university credential, verifying …

Gemini’s Canvas feature can be used for tasks like generating working computer code from an idea or creating interactive infographics. The correct answer is: True. Gemini’s Canvas operates as a dedicated workspace built specifically for complex editing and programming tasks. Instead of keeping everything confined to a standard conversational chat window, this feature opens a …

Which of the following describes the pedagogical value of Gemini’s features for research and course design? The correct responses include all of the provided options: Using Deep Research to generate a comprehensive, cited report on the latest findings in the field to inform the syllabus content and help identify new sources of information. Creating a …

How does the “Agentic” model of Gemini 3.0 Pro, integrated into Workspace and NotebookLM, fundamentally differ from a “Classic” Large Language Model (LLM)? The correct statement is: Classic LLMs excel at pattern recognition whereas AI Agents are more sophisticated systems that can maintain long-term goals, plan and execute multi-step processes, and self-correct as they learn …

Which of the following faculty tasks are examples of AI augmentation, as opposed to AI replacement? (Select all that apply.) The correct responses are: Drafting a professional email to a university administrator. Summarizing a long, technical document to identify its key themes to help determine whether it could be included in the course materials. Generating …

Which statement most accurately explains Google’s data handling policy for Gemini when used with a Google Workspace for Education account? The correct statement is: Interactions are treated as “Core Service” data; they are not used to train generative AI models, are not reviewed by humans, and remain within the user’s organization. When educational institutions access …

Which of the following methods can be used to open NotebookLM? (Select all that apply.) The correct response is: Head to notebooklm.google.com in the Omnibox. To reach NotebookLM, you must type its direct web address into your browser’s top search bar. This platform functions entirely as a standalone web application rather than a deeply integrated …

A lecturer is in the Gemini app (gemini.google.com) and has just uploaded a Google Doc named “Bio_Lecture_1.gdoc.” To correctly apply this source and ensure the AI’s response is grounded in it, which prompt is most effective? The most effective prompt is: “Using @Bio_Lecture_1.gdoc, generate five review questions for my students.” Explicitly tagging the file name …

A professor wishes to adapt their course policy to mitigate AI misconduct while still acknowledging its utility. Which of the following pedagogical strategies align with this goal? (Select all that apply.) Correct Answers: Requiring students to include an “AI Use Statement” with their final submissions, detailing which tools they used and for what purpose. Developing …

A “Large Language Model” (LLM) is a type of AI trained on huge amounts of data. It works by predicting the next word (or ‘token’) in a sequence, which allows it to understand and produce content. True A Large Language Model (LLM) is an artificial intelligence system trained on vast amounts of text data. During …