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Ask Microsoft Anything: Secure Boot - May 2026

Heather_Poulsen — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:38:23 GMT

Join us in May for our fourth Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) about updating Secure Boot certificates on your Windows devices before they start expiring in June of 2026. If you've already bookmarked Secure Boot playbook, but need more details or have a specific question, join us to get the answers you need to prepare for this milestone. No question is too big or too small. Update scenarios, inventorying your estate, formulating the right deployment plan for your organization -- we're here to help!

How do I participate?

Registration is not required. Simply select Add to calendar then sign in to the Tech Community and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast

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Get More Done with Narrator - April 20, 2026

Pearl-Angeles — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:05:15 GMT

Join the Windows Accessibility team at Microsoft to explore how Narrator, the built-in screen reader in Windows, is evolving to better support your productivity. We’ve been listening to community feedback and have made meaningful improvements that we’d love to share with you.

What you'll take away:

Create and collaborate on documents with confidence: Improvements in Narrator that make reading, navigating, and collaborating on documents smoother and more predictable on Microsoft Word.
Get through your inbox and meetings with ease. Reduce friction when triaging email, reading messages, and staying connected with your team using Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
Do more with Narrator itself: Image descriptions, new natural voices, ability to personalize announcements, speech recap to review or copy anything Narrator has said, screen curtain for privacy in public spaces, and braille viewer for educators and trainers -- all designed to make your everyday experience smoother and more flexible.
Ask the team anything: A live Q&A with the engineers and PMs behind these features. Bring your workflows, pain points, and ideas.

Who should attend?

Screen reader users, assistive technology trainers, and accessibility advocates. If that sounds like you, we would love to have you join us — and you can also sign up to stay connected for future webinars and co-creation opportunities here: https://aka.ms/contactwindowsaccessibility

How do I participate?

Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast.

Ask Microsoft Anything: Secure Boot - April 2026

Pearl-Angeles — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:42:59 GMT

It's time for our fourth Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) about updating Secure Boot certificates on your Windows devices before they expire in June of 2026. If you've already bookmarked Secure Boot playbook, but need more details or have a specific question, join us to get the answers you need to prepare for this milestone. No question is too big or too small. Update scenarios, inventorying your estate, formulating the right deployment plan for your organization -- we're here to help!

How do I participate?

Get started with these helpful resources

Ask Microsoft Anything: Secure Boot - March 2026

Pearl-Angeles — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:15:40 GMT

It's time for our third Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) about updating Secure Boot certificates on your Windows devices before they expire in June of 2026. If you've already bookmarked Secure Boot playbook, but need more details or have a specific question, join us to get the answers you need to prepare for this milestone. No question is too big or too small. Update scenarios, inventorying your estate, formulating the right deployment plan for your organization -- we're here to help!

How do I participate?

Get started with these helpful resources

Zero Trust DNS: Securing Windows one connection at a time

Heather_Poulsen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:31:29 GMT

Dive deep into Zero Trust DNS, a new security feature that enables enterprise IT administrators to natively enforce domain-name-based network access controls on their Windows endpoints. Learn how to deploy it using network shell (netsh) and get a recommended deployment plan to help you secure your Windows endpoints without impacting employee productivity.

From panic to productive: point-in-time restore in Windows

Heather_Poulsen — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:41:23 GMT

Ever wish you could go back in time? Currently in preview, point-in-time restore for Windows enables you to restore a PC to the exact state it was at an earlier point in time in minutes. Dive deep into how this system recovery feature works and how you can configure it in your estate. See a preview of the end user experience. Learn how to minimize downtime and simplify remediation, without the need for technical expertise or lengthy troubleshooting.

Resilience for the modern era: Windows quick machine recovery

Heather_Poulsen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:46:18 GMT

Your devices won’t boot… now what? With quick machine recovery, endpoint reliability and operational resilience is at your fingertips during large-scale outages. Designed to streamline device recovery after repeated boot failures, this new Windows 11 feature leverages a secure Windows Recovery Environment and Windows Update to identify and apply cloud-based remediations. Tune in for a full overview of how quick machine recovery works and the controls and reporting available through Windows Autopatch.

App Control for Business: same roots, new playbook

Heather_Poulsen — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:37:24 GMT

Get ready to rethink what app control means on Windows. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest updates to App Control for Business—starting with the new script enforcement model that brings consistent behavior across script hosts (so you can move off those “vintage” APIs). Get a tour of Smart App Control policy options, plus a look at session locked signed policies—no more UEFI locks—perfect for ephemeral Windows endpoints like VMs that pop into existence, do their job, and vanish like they were never there. And because good things happen in threes, we’ll also touch on what’s changing in the Azure Arc management tooling for servers. We’ll also show you where to find update, prescriptive documentation designed to help you build strong, practical policy from day one.

Protect users, stop attacks: Passkeys on Windows

Heather_Poulsen — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:08:14 GMT

Take a closer look at the new plugin passkey manager support on Windows. Learn how to strengthen authentication with phishing resistant, passwordless sign in, and what this means for app developers. We'll also help you get up to speed on other security features that help protect users such as the VBS enclave SDK for high assurance authorization.

AMA: The latest in Windows hardware security

Heather_Poulsen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:30:25 GMT

Ask Microsoft anything about the latest announcements and innovations in Windows hardware security. If you have questions about new capabilities built on the Microsoft Pluton security processor, advancements in hardware accelerated BitLocker, or other ways Windows technologies work together to reduce attack surfaces, improve device integrity, and deliver faster, more resilient data protection—this is the session for you. Whether you manage fleets or design devices, get the information you need to understand how to take advantage of Windows and hardware advanced security at every layer.

Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography

Heather_Poulsen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:45:36 GMT

Cryptographic algorithms for encryption, hashing, signing, and key agreements are the fundamental building blocks of many secure communication systems. They are also undergoing a transformational change. Quantum computers can break traditional algorithms that have been in use for the last 20+ years, making it critical to begin transitioning to new quantum-resistant algorithms to protect sensitive data now and in the future. Explore recent and upcoming Windows changes in certificates, cryptography, and TLS APIs relevant to post-quantum cryptography. Learn how to plan for new cryptosystems and prepare for future cryptographic changes using crypto agility.

AMA: Secure and manage AI and agentic capabilities in Windows

Heather_Poulsen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:36:25 GMT

Windows is integrating AI and agents into workflows across physical devices and Cloud PCs to help users get more done. We're also making sure that your organization has choice and control. Join us at Tech Takeoff with your questions about how to best manage AI and agentic capabilities using familiar enterprise tools like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, and Group Policy.

Eliminating NTLM in Windows

Heather_Poulsen — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:19:37 GMT

NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) in Windows 11 is being phased out in favor of more secure protocols like Kerberos. Learn the history of NTLM and the associated security risks. Explore how auditing can expose legacy dependencies in storage traffic, then find out how IAKerb, Local KDC, and auto-redirect can fill Kerberos gaps so that you feel confident and prepared ahead of NTLM disablement in Windows.

Speakers: Mariam Gewida & Steve Syfuhs

Ready day one: how to get Windows users up and running fast

Pearl-Angeles — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:14:39 GMT

Explore the latest improvements to the Windows enterprise Out‑of‑Box Experience (OOBE), designed to help organizations get users productive faster and with less setup friction. Walk through new capabilities in Windows Backup for Organization, including how devices can now restore user settings, apps, and work data seamlessly during OOBE or at first sign‑in. Learn how to configure it so that devices download and install the latest quality update during setup, ensuring users start with a fully up‑to‑date and secure Windows experience from the moment they arrive on the desktop. Walk away with practical guidance for taking advantage of these modern setup experiences, whether you manage large fleets or handle frontline deployments.

Speakers: Bruce Bevilacqua & Siddharth Bhave

Hotpatch updates demystified: answers to real-world questions

Pearl-Angeles — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:10:44 GMT

As millions of devices begin to receive hotpatch updates, questions naturally follow. Join this special Tech Takeoff session as we expand on frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hotpatch updates for Windows—cutting through existing documentation and offering clearer context on technical requirements.

Speakers: Nikita Deshpande

The latest in Windows 11 security

Pearl-Angeles — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:05:59 GMT

Learn how the latest Windows 11 security advancements can help you make your Windows 11 environment stronger, smarter, and ready for what’s next. We’ll walk through new capabilities in malware prevention, identity security, and built‑in platform safeguards—plus updates that help you future‑proof your environment against emerging threats. Get the practical insights you need to plan, deploy, and operationalize modern Windows security in your organization.

Speakers: Katharine Holdsworth

Secure Boot certificate updates explained

Pearl-Angeles — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:04:01 GMT

Want to ensure you maintain a trusted boot environment for your Windows devices? Walk through essential guidance - including how to test firmware, monitor device readiness, deploy updated certificates, and diagnose issues using the latest tools and deployment aids. Learn what’s changing, why it matters, and how to ensure your fleet stays secure and compliant ahead of the deadline. Whether you manage a small set of devices or a large enterprise environment, you’ll leave with practical steps to confidently navigate this major Secure Boot update.

Speakers: Sochi Ogbuanya & Jordan Geurten

Reporting at scale with Windows Autopatch update readiness

Pearl-Angeles — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:21:17 GMT

Keeping devices secure and compliant requires more than deploying updates—it demands visibility and proactive action. Learn how Windows Autopatch update readiness delivers granular, actionable insights, reporting, and remediation tools to help you move from reactive to strategic update management. Get tips on how to interpret readiness signals, leverage dashboards for compliance, and apply best practices to minimize risk and downtime. Walk away from this demo-focused session with practical guidance to help make update management simpler and smarter.

Let's talk Windows and Intune: 2026 edition

Pearl-Angeles — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Start your Microsoft Technical Takeoff experience with a forward‑looking perspective from Windows and Intune engineering leaders. They’ll share what they’re learning from IT admins across the community and offer real, no‑nonsense insights on the evolving device, security, and management landscape. You’ll also get a preview of the technical deep dives happening throughout the week—sessions designed to help you tackle today’s challenges and equip your organization for what’s ahead.

Speakers: John Cable, Sangee Visweswaran, & Bhavya Chopra

AMA: AI and agentic features for Windows 365

Pearl-Angeles — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:44:48 GMT

Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) about how AI and agents experiences come together in the Windows 365 ecosystem. Get tips on how Windows 365 AI-enabled Cloud PCs can stream a secure, consistent Windows AI experience to any device, and how Windows 365 for Agents extends Copilot Studio and Project Opal beyond chat to action—clicking, typing, and completing tasks across apps when APIs fall short.