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5 Bytes Podcast features some of the highlights in enterprise IT for the last week as well as some useful resources for IT Pros and more!

Major AWS Outage! Concerning Breach of F5! Many Issues Caused by Windows Updates!

On this episode, I cover the worrying breach disclosed by F5, the tumultuous services outage around the globe caused by an AWS outage and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-aws-outage-concerning-breach-of-f5-many-issues-caused-by-windows-updates/

10-21
19:46

Windows 10 End of Support! IE Mode Restricted! Patch Tuesday News!

On this episode, I cover the fact Windows 10 is now end of support and the implications of that plus the last Patch Tuesday for the OS, I also cover an alleged breach of Harvard University, fears of an AI bubble by Bank of England and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-10-end-of-support-ie-mode-restricted-patch-tuesday-news/

10-15
23:11

Known Issues in Win11 25H2! Update to System Tray Coming Soon! Warning for AVD and Win365 Customers!

On this episode, I cover some issues that have been highlighted for those using Windows 11 25H2, a warning to AVD and Windows 365 customers, new Apps features in ChatGPT and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/known-issues-in-win11-25h2-update-to-system-tray-coming-soon-warning-for-avd-and-win365-customers/

10-08
20:46

Windows 11 25H2 Now Available! Free Win10 Extended Support for Some! Handy New AVD Feature!

On this episode, I cover the release of Windows 11 25H2, a cool new AVD feature enters preview, an update on a worrying data breach at West Jet and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-11-25h2-now-available-free-win10-extended-support-for-some-handy-new-avd-feature/

10-01
18:13

Major Flights Disruptions After Cyber Attack! Windows 365 Cloud Apps in Preview! Nvidia & OpenAI Signed Major Deal!

I cover worrying details of a vulnerability that left Entra IDs exposed in the worst way! I also cover some recent Windows 365 announcements, info on some recent cyber attacks and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-flights-disruptions-after-cyber-attack-windows-365-cloud-apps-in-preview-nvidia-openai-signed-major-deal/

09-25
18:41

September Windows Update Concerns! August UAC Prompt Addressed! Mistral Investment!

On this episode, I cover some concerns raised about the Windows Updates for September including an SMBv1 connection issue, also a report released by OpenAI on how ChatGPT is used, scathing criticism of Microsoft by a US senator and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/september-windows-update-concerns-august-uac-prompt-addressed-mistral-investment/

09-17
23:27

UAC Prompt Issue More Widespread Than Thought! Patch Tuesday News! Azure Disruption in Middle East!

On this episode, I cover the Windows Updates for September's Patch Tuesday, an ongoing issue from August's Windows Updates, legal shenanigans impacting enterprise IT and consumer tech and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/uac-prompt-issue-more-widespread-than-thought-patch-tuesday-news-azure-disruption-in-middle-east/

09-11
28:31

Windows 11 25H2 Now In Preview! Citrix NetScaler Vulnerabilities Disclosed! Amazing AI Stethoscope!

I cover the announcement of Windows 11 25H2 entering preview, worrying details about Citrix Netscaler vulnerabilities, a company changing AI approach after public failures and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-11-25h2-now-in-preview-citrix-netscaler-vulnerabilities-disclosed-amazing-ai-stethoscope/

09-01
18:55

Windows Update Woes! xAI Brings Suit Against Apple and OpenAI! Is GenAI a Bubble?!

On this episode, I cover problems caused by recent Windows Updates, Gartner's update to the DaaS Magic Quadrant, Windows 10 ESU concerns and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-update-woes-xai-brings-suit-against-apple-and-openai-is-genai-a-bubble/

08-26
25:49

Windows 12 Predictions! Patch Tuesday News! Teams Security Enhancements!

On this episode, I cover the news from Patch Tuesday including an update issue on Windows 11 when using WSUS, I get into a new SSO feature for macOS and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-12-predictions-patch-tuesday-news-teams-security-enhancements/

08-18
17:09

GPT-5 Has Arrived! Win365 Reserve in Preview! Lawsuit to try to Extend Windows 10 Support!

On this episode, I cover the lackluster launch of GPT-5, a new preview of a Windows 365 Reserve feature, several vulnerability exploits and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/gpt-5-has-arrived-win365-reserve-in-preview-lawsuit-to-try-to-extend-windows-10-support/

08-12
21:46

Urgent Exchange Security Advisory! Critical Adobe Vulnerability! Nvidia Extending Win10 Support!

On this episode, I cover a critical Adobe vulnerability that gets a 10 on the severity scale, recent year on year metrics from AWS and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/urgent-exchange-security-advisory-critical-adobe-vulnerability-nvidia-extending-win10-support/

08-07
26:58

Flights Cancelled After Cyber Attack! ChatGPT Study Mode! UK Age Verification!

On this episode, I cover a story about an airline grounding flights after a cyber attack, a macOS security concern, application containers for Windows on Arm, a whole lot of AI news and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/flights-cancelled-after-cyber-attack-chatgpt-study-mode-uk-age-verification/

07-30
22:36

Major SharePoint Attack Underway! Connect Cache Goes GA! New AI Feature in Win11!

On this episode, I cover the active exploitation of a critical SharePoint vulnerability, a Windows Server update causing cluster issues, the Citrix Bleed 2 exploit, and Google’s discovery of a SonicWall backdoor and more. Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-sharepoint-attack-underway-connect-cache-goes-ga-new-ai-feature-in-win11/

07-24
25:18

Google AI Security Milestone! In-box Windows Apps to be Updated! Issues Caused by Updates!

I cover some issues caused by the latest Windows Updates, give an update on the M&S cyber attack, I discuss a landmark for Google's AI security platform and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/google-ai-security-milestone-in-box-windows-apps-to-be-updated-issues-caused-by-updates/

07-17
21:33

Windows Update Causing Firewall Error! Patch Tuesday News! Grok Goes Crazy!

I cover the latest Patch Tuesday news, more metrics on Windows 11 adoption, some InfoSec stories and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-update-causing-firewall-error-patch-tuesday-news-grok-goes-crazy/

07-09
19:15

Win10 Lingers On! Windows Update Delay Issue! Facial Recognition Could Become the Norm!

On this episode, I go over several updates on Windows 10 end of support and the state of the union regarding Windows 11 adoption, I also give an update on CitrixBleed2, HPE's attempted acquisition of Juniper and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/win10-still-on-half-of-business-devices-windows-update-delay-issue-facial-recognition-could-become-the-norm/

07-02
23:46

Free Windows 10 ESU Offer! Known OneDrive Issues! Changes for Windows 365!

I cover another issue related to the June Windows Updates, some known issues facing OneDrive customers, announcements from Cisco Live 2025 and HPE Discover plus more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/free-windows-10-esu-offer-known-onedrive-issues-changes-for-windows-365/

06-26
21:59

Microsoft 365 Authentication Issues! Danish Agency to Ditch Office! June Update Issue!

On this episode, I provide an update on the recent Windows updates and report of an issue caused by one of the updates. I cover some new enhancements from OpenAI, the culmination of a 4 year study into remote work and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-365-authentication-issues-danish-agency-to-ditch-office-june-update-issue/

06-16
12:28

Apple Announcements from WWDC! Patch Tuesday News! Grim Job Forecast for IT Pros!

On this episode, I talk about a worrying job forecast for IT Pros, several consumer side announcements from Apple and Microsoft, Patch Tuesday news and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/apple-announcements-from-wwdc-patch-tuesday-news-grim-job-forecast-for-it-pros/

06-12
23:19

Steve Noel

Awesome podcast! A great way to stay up-to-date on EUC related news, acquisitions, top articles of the week, tips and tricks, and more.

05-20 Reply

Pam

Great podcast pointed out to me by a fellow IT Professional. 2 thumbs up

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