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5bytespodcast

Rory Monaghanwww.5bytespodcast.com
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!
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Episodes

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/

Jul 02, 202524 min

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/

Jun 26, 202522 min

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/

Jun 16, 202512 min

Confusing Patch Tuesday News! Cyber Gang's Messages Leaked! WSUS Driver Sync Revived!

In this episode, I provide a roundup of Patch Tuesday news including worrying aspects of one patch and vulnerability mitigation process, I also provide an update on the Oracle breach, a change to Windows 11 Start Menu and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/confusing-patch-tuesday-news-cyber-gangs-messages-leaked-wsus-driver-sync-revived/

Apr 10, 202534 min

Major Data Breach of Popular EHR Platform! New Win11 Roadmap! VMware Suing Customer!

I cover the concerning story of a data breach of Oracle Health and a haphazard disclosure by Oracle, I also cover multiple AI related stories (of course), provide updates on some Windows issues caused by recent updates and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-data-breach-of-popular-ehr-platform-new-win11-roadmap-vmware-suing-customer/

Apr 03, 202529 min

Skype to be Retired Soon! New Win11 Upgrade Block! Citrix Licensing Service Issue!

In this episode, I cover multiple recent service outages, a concern about a recent policy change by Mozilla, the sudden announcement that Skype will be shutdown within weeks plus more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/skype-to-be-retired-soon-new-win11-upgrade-block-citrix-licensing-service-issue/

Mar 03, 202517 min

Free Version of Office! Big Changes for Docker! Latest AI Developments!

I cover several developments in GenAI including from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. I also cover a fix Microsoft is working on for issues with SSH connections, changes to Docker and a free version of Microsoft Office plus more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/free-version-of-office-big-changes-for-docker-latest-ai-developments/

Feb 26, 202524 min

Update Causing File Explorer Instability! App-V Abused by Cyber Gang! HP AI Acquisition!

In this episode, I cover vulnerabilities some of the issues and fallout from this month's Windows update, some details on an App-V client vulnerability being abused by a Chinese cyber gang and a lot of developments in the AI and quantum computing space. Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/update-causing-file-explorer-instability-app-v-abused-by-cyber-gang-hp-ai-acquisition/

Feb 20, 202521 min

New Outlook App Forced on Win10! Patch Tuesday News! OpenAI to Cancel o3!

In this episode, I cover vulnerabilities patched in this month’s Windows Updates and some vulnerabilities patched by other vendors. I also cover a newly published exploit, a large scale brute force attack under way, resources for AVD and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/new-outlook-app-forced-on-win10-patch-tuesday-news-openai-to-cancel-o3/

Feb 13, 202520 min

Report on Cloud Service Market! Win11 on the Rise! Dell Orders Return to the Office!

In this episode, I provide an update on the UK regulator investigation into the cloud services market, I talk an increase of Windows 11 adoption, I discuss a helpful script to combat a vulnerability exploit and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/report-on-cloud-service-market-win11-on-the-rise-dell-orders-return-to-the-office/

Feb 06, 202516 min

Price Increase for M365 and Google Workspace! MFA Outage Concerns! 24H2 Blocks Cleared!

In this episode, I cover price changes announced by both Google and Microsoft to their respective productivity suites, I also cover an interesting report on AI that casts doubt on claims it will be a long term negative on the job market and I cover concerns about MFA after a recent outage plus more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/price-increase-for-m365-and-google-workspace-mfa-outage-concerns-24h2-blocks-cleared/

Jan 21, 202517 min

Layoffs at Microsoft! Patch Tuesday News! Azure Price Adjustment!

In this episode, I cover this month's Patch Tuesday news, a warning from Microsoft about the upcoming retirement of some PowerShell modules, a price cut for some Azure customers and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/layoffs-at-microsoft-patch-tuesday-news-azure-price-adjustment/

Jan 16, 202518 min

Another Issue with Win11 24H2! Siri Eavesdropping Allegations! CES 2025!

In this episode, I give a glimpse at some of the announcements made at CES 2025, I cover issues with Windows 11 24H2, all the latest from OpenAI and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/another-issue-with-win11-24h2-siri-eavesdropping-allegations-ces-2025/

Jan 09, 202528 min

Big Tech Trends of 2024 and a Look Ahead to 2025!

This is my special annual episode where I discuss the big trends and stories related to enterprise IT in 2024 and add dive into some thoughts about the year ahead! Episode Landing Page: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/big-tech-trends-of-2024-and-a-look-ahead-to-2025/

Dec 31, 202416 min
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