Summary New feature allows the use of general journals against projects in Dynamics 365 Project Operations Integrated with ERP. Expense-type general journals can be created and posted directly in Dynamics 365 Finance. Enhanced integration with Microsoft Dataverse enables project actuals to flow back without needing an expense integration account. No action is required from users; …
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Summary Users can split credit card transactions in Expense Management without addressing policy violations or missing fields. This feature streamlines the expense entry process and enhances efficiency in managing expenses. Administrators can enable this functionality through a feature flag and parameter setting. Microsoft categorizes this as a new feature. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Medium …
Summary New feature allows assignment of project categories to on-account transactions in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. Users can categorize transactions like customer advances or milestone revenue for better financial reporting. Enhances transparency in financial accounts and ledger postings. Applies to customers using Project Operations for manufacturing deployment. No action is required from users; this message …
Summary Microsoft Defender XDR will offer enhanced configuration options for Entra ID Protection alerts to improve clarity and control. New options will allow admins to choose alert ingestion based on risk levels: High risk, High + Medium risk, or All detections. Default alert ingestion setting will change to only include High severity alerts, potentially reducing …
Summary A new flexible layout option in Teams meetings allows users to resize the space between shared content and participant videos. Users can adjust layouts to prioritize either content or participant video tiles and can swap their positions. This feature supports spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View for a more personalized experience. The resizable …
Summary Archive file classification behavior will be updated on Windows endpoints to enhance performance and consistency. Outer archive files will be classified directly, while internal files will not generate individual events. No admin or user action is needed for this change. Organizations should consider updating internal documentation on classification behavior if applicable. Admin Impact: Low …
Summary Enhanced site visibility governance for non-production sites in Power Pages. Prevents accidental public exposure of test/sandbox sites without admin approval. Blocks public visibility changes and provides notifications in Power Pages Studio. Admins can enable/disable this control and receive insights in Action Center. No action required by users; this is for awareness only. Admin Impact: …
Summary Tech Community Live event on December 2 featuring Windows-focused Ask Microsoft Anything sessions. Topics include managing Windows updates, AI and agents in Windows, backup and restore options, and accessibility in the enterprise. Recording of sessions available on demand; AI-generated closed captions during the event. Users can post questions in advance on the Tech Community …
Summary Introduction of improved insights and security awareness for agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Makers gain real-time visibility into the status of agents in production. Users can see messages blocked by the default protection mechanism and drill down into specific cases. Proactive prompts for actions to ensure agent security, compliance, and performance. Tailored recommendations available …
Summary New capability for IT admins to manage Gen AI applications within organizations using Microsoft Edge policies. Admins can block non-Microsoft LLMs and promote Copilot Chat as a compliant alternative. A new recommendation will be added to the Microsoft Admin Center homepage for managing Gen AI access. Feature requires admin configuration and is available for …
Summary Offline order processing will be available on Android devices in Dynamics 365 Commerce. Store managers, cashiers, and associates can take orders and process sales without network connectivity. Transactions will be stored locally and synchronized with the cloud when connectivity is restored. This change is categorized as a new feature. Awareness of this feature is …
Summary Offline support for processing orders and transactions on iOS devices in Dynamics 365 Commerce. Enables store managers, cashiers, and associates to function without reliable network connectivity. Transactions stored locally and synchronized with the cloud once connectivity is restored. Enhances business continuity and prevents data loss. No action is required from users regarding this change. …
Summary New feature for managing the full lifecycle of legal entity bank accounts in Dynamics 365 Finance. Administrators can configure approval workflows for bank account activities. Enhanced auditing capabilities with trackable change history. Additional signer data management for better control and compliance. No action required; this message is for awareness only. Admin Impact: Low User …
Summary New automated, preconfigured script for migration to unified pricing management in Dynamics 365 Commerce. The script minimizes errors, validates system readiness, and supports data-driven decisions. Admins can automate data transformation tasks and assess system performance with benchmark reporting. Certain features are not supported by the script, including catalog as price group and category price …
Summary Ability to replicate file destination settings in Electronic Reporting across legal entities and environments. Simplifies management of Electronic reporting configurations for administrators. Ensures consistent configurations and reduces setup time. Decreases the likelihood of manual errors in configurations. Streamlines preparation and distribution of business and regulatory reports. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Low Release Start: …
Summary New ability to calculate customer-specific and volume-specific prices and discounts without creating sales orders in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Accurate pricing and discount information can be obtained without generating sales orders. Streamlines the quoting process, allowing quicker customer responses. Easier integration of pricing calculations with external selling systems. Custom pricing logic can be …
Summary Support for enum handling in GroupBy aggregations in Electronic Reporting for Dynamics 365 Finance is being introduced. Enum fields can now be aggregated using their element index or element name. A new aggregation type “Any” will return the first available enum value. This change simplifies configuration and improves maintainability by eliminating the need for …
Summary Custom query timeouts can be defined during Electronic Reporting (ER) runtime in Dynamics 365 Finance. This feature allows users to control query duration, enhancing performance and reliability for large datasets or time-sensitive reports. The existing default timeout value of 0 will continue to use the standard system timeout if no custom value is specified. …
Summary New feature allows exporting accounting data in the SIE format for users in Sweden. Enables export of key financial data, including balances and transactions, compliant with SIE Types 1–4. Improves performance for handling large datasets and simplifies export processes. Reduces manual effort while ensuring compliance with Swedish regulatory standards. Enhances efficiency and reliability in …
Summary General journal settlements can now be included in the Polish payment terms report in Dynamics 365 Finance. This enhancement improves accuracy and completeness for Polish legal entities’ reports. It reduces manual adjustments and enhances data reliability for reported transactions. This change is categorized as a new feature by Microsoft. The message is for awareness, …
Summary Italian Fiscal Journal can now be printed as a PDF using Electronic Reporting in Dynamics 365 Finance. New PDF output ensures consistent layout and improves report design customization without code changes. Enhanced performance supports processing larger volumes of transactional data efficiently. Report structure aligns with Italian fiscal documentation standards for compliance and audit readiness. …
Summary Ability to define exchange rates for Intrastat reporting in Dynamics 365 Finance, enhancing control over financial processes. Admins and finance users can specify an exchange rate type for calculations, aligning with tax logic and minimizing manual adjustments. Supports multiple VAT registration numbers with different calculation algorithms based on the presence of an exchange rate …
Summary New capability allows admins to upload or edit transcripts for learning objects and Learning paths in Viva Learning. Admins can manage transcripts in two locations: Learning paths and individual learning objects. Transcripts enhance discoverability and improve AI features like recommendations and microlearning. Indexing for updates may take up to 24 hours to reflect in …
Can You Safely Ignore the MySQL 8.0 End of Life Deadline? MySQL is a very common open-source database. Many business apps and websites use it every day. But there is a clear problem ahead: MySQL 8.0 will stop getting support on April 30, 2026. Right now, many teams still run their systems on MySQL 8.0. …
Is the New Windows Update Broken? Here’s the Easy Truth About Your PIN If you use a special security key (like a USB key) to log in to websites, you might notice a small change. Microsoft released an update in September 2025 called KB5065789. This update is for computers running Windows 11 (versions 24H2 and …
Why Are Fake Freese Group Emails So Risky for Your Microsoft Password? You need to be very careful right now. Bad people broke into the computers at the Freese Group. This is a company in Germany that sells BMW and Mini cars. Since the middle of November 2025, these bad people have been sending fake …
Why Did the Power Outage in Spain Almost Stop Airbus Production? We rely on computers and power for everything. But sometimes, these big systems stop working. Two recent events show us just how easily things can break. One happened in the US with an emergency alert system, and the other happened in Europe at an …
Why Are My Veeam Backups Not Working With Microsoft 365 Mailboxes Right Now? Many users are having problems with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 mailboxes since mid-November 2025. The backup does not work for some mailboxes and gives this error: “The HTTP request was forbidden with client authentication scheme ‘Anonymous’” Not every mailbox is broken—just …
Why Are So Many Users Happily Switching to the Free Zorin OS Linux? As your tech advisor, I want to help you understand why it is hard to switch to Windows 11 right now. Dell, a big computer maker, shared some important news. They said that people are moving to Windows 11 much slower than …
Why can’t I get safety updates? The easy solution to fix your stuck computer now. Microsoft has released a special fix called KB5071959. This fix is for people who are having trouble signing up for Extended Security Updates (ESU). Before this fix, many people tried to sign up for extra safety updates but failed. Their …
Why is Microsoft Adding Slow AI Features to the Fast Notepad App? Microsoft is putting new things into Notepad. For a long time, Notepad was just a plain white box for typing. It opened very fast. It was simple. Now, reports say Microsoft is adding two big things: AI Help: A computer brain to help …
Can an Affordable MacBook A18 Save You From Overpriced Windows PCs? Everyone is talking about Apple right now. Rumors say they plan to sell a cheaper MacBook in 2026. This is a big deal because Apple usually sells very expensive computers. At the same time, Microsoft is having a hard time. Many people are unhappy …
Why Is My Email Not Safe Even With a Password? Germany’s security agency, known as BSI, wants to make your email safer. Right now, many email companies aren’t doing enough to protect you from hackers and identity theft. What’s the Problem? Most people use webmail services (like Gmail or Yahoo Mail that you open in …
Why Are Users So Angry About the Latest Windows 11 Speed Trick? Microsoft wants to make your computer folders open faster. Right now, when you click a folder, it might take a moment to show up. This is because the computer has to “wake up” the folder tool (File Explorer) every time you need it. …
Did bad moderators ruin Reddit’s biggest art group? A very large art group on Reddit has closed its doors. This happened because the people in charge, called moderators, treated an artist unfairly. Many people are angry about how this situation was handled. What Happened to the Artist An artist named Hayden Clay (“Strawbear”) shared a …
Why Won’t My Antivirus Update? Easy Steps to Get Safe Protection Back Windows Defender is the tool that keeps your computer safe from viruses. To work right, it needs to download new lists of bad files every day. Right now, some people with Windows 11 version 24H2 are having trouble. Their computers are not getting …
Why Is Plex Charging for Remote Access? Simple Guide to New Fees For a long time, you could watch your movies and shows from anywhere for free. This was great for trips or sharing videos with friends. Now, Plex says this free ride is over. If you want to watch shows from a Plex server …
Are These Amazon Black Friday Laptop Discounts Too Good for Smart Buyers to Ignore? Black Friday week on Amazon has many time-limited tech deals, including strong discounts on popular laptops like the Microsoft Surface Pro and Apple MacBook Air. Some of these links pay a small commission that helps support the original blog. Amazon is …
Should You Be Worried About What Perplexity’s New AI Shopping Assistant Knows About You? Imagine having a smart friend who helps you shop online. This friend knows exactly what you like and can find the perfect items for you. This is what Perplexity’s new AI shopping assistant is designed to do. It acts as a …
What Happens If You Miss the Critical Intune Firewall Deadline in December 2025? Microsoft Intune users need to update their firewall settings by December 2, 2025, to keep their systems working properly. If you manage devices through Intune, this change is required and cannot be skipped. What Changed Microsoft is adding new connection points called …
What Is The Best Way To See Only Videos I Love On YouTube? Your YouTube home feed is changing to let you pick exactly what videos you want to see. This new “Your custom feed” tool lets you type in what you like, so you stop seeing videos you do not want. YouTube’s New Tool …
Is the New ChatGPT Voice Update Annoying or a Fantastic Improvement? Talking with ChatGPT on your phone has changed. Search engine optimization (SEO) often involves improving how people use a website or app, which helps both users and search engines. OpenAI has made a similar improvement for its app. Before, when you wanted to talk …