Microsoft Viva: Connections news notifications on desktop and web

Microsoft Viva Connections news notifications will be available on Teams desktop and web, mirroring the functionality on Teams mobile. Users can adjust notification settings at the app and individual levels. The rollout begins early June 2024, with no admin action required. For more information, users can visit the Viva Connections mobile News notifications page.

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The May 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available

The May 2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11 and all supported versions of Windows 10. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate.

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An updated version of the May 2024 Scan Cab is available

IMPORTANT: this notice only affects environments where:
  • This notice only affects environments where Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.
  • The May 2024 Scan Cab (released May 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT) was deployed before 10:00 AM PT on May 29, 2024.

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OneDrive for Business: Shortened URLs in OneDrive web

OneDrive for Business is simplifying web URLs for easier navigation, rolling out mid-June to mid-July 2024. The new format will be “tenant-my.sharepoint.com” with no impact on existing scenarios. Redirects from old URLs will function, and no preparation is needed from users, though user training may be updated. Automation and scripts remain unaffected. Future improvements are planned without a specified timeline.

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Information about the Public Preview of Delete application users and View platform application users

Starting on May 28, 2024, the public preview for Delete application users and View platform application users will be made available in the Power Platform admin center (PPAC).

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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced sound notification controls

You can change the sound of your notifications to help you stay focused, prioritize quickly and avoid distractions. You can as well make urgent notifications and priority contact notifications more prominent. You can also mute notification sounds when you are busy or in a meeting.

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Finding missing devices in Windows Update for Business reports

Windows Update for Business reports has released a new “DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived” alert to help you identify devices that are missing from your reports. Read more in Missing devices in Windows Update for Business reports? 
 

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Microsoft Forms: Add or remove people from the response notification emails

Now form owners can add or remove people from the response notification emails. Currently only the form owner or the group alias is notified when someone responds to a form.

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VBScript deprecation: Timelines and next steps

VBScript is being deprecated, to be replaced with JavaScript, PowerShell, and other alternatives. VBScript is a coding language that has been widely used by developers to add dynamic interactivity and functionality to web pages.
 

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Evolving Copilot in Windows for your workforce

Based on your feedback, we are evolving Copilot in Windows into a standalone application. With this change, users of Copilot will get the benefits of a traditional app experience such as resizing, snapping, and moving the window. In addition, Copilot will appear at the center of the Windows taskbar, offering a familiar chat experience to help users more efficiently search, create, and collaborate. 
 

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