In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Windows 11 Enterprise is making Secured-Core PCs the default for new deployments. They break down what Secured-Core actually means — from the hardware root of trust to the firmware and virtualization-based security layers — and explain why it's becoming a baseline requirement rather than an optional extra for IT departments. Using a concrete example of a mid-sized financial services firm rolling out Secured-Core devices, they discuss the trade-offs in device choice, management overhead, and performance. The conversation also touches on how this shift affects hardware procurement cycles and what it means for the broader Windows 11 ecosystem in 2026. If you're an IT decision-maker or just curious about the future of Windows security, this episode gives you a clear picture of where the enterprise PC is headed.

#Windows11 #SecuredCore #EnterpriseSecurity #Microsoft #PC #VirtualizationBasedSecurity #FirmwareSecurity #HardwareSecurity #ITManagement #EnterpriseIT #WindowsPodcast #Technology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #SecurityFramework #ZeroTrust #DeviceSecurity #LucasAndLuna

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Episode 144 of The Windows Podcast with Fexingo digs into the quiet shift inside Microsoft's enterprise support engine: Windows 11 is now routing a growing share of helpdesk tickets through a dedicated AI triage layer before a human engineer ever sees them. Lucas walks through the new system's inner workings, from the initial diagnostic capture to the Copilot-style summarization that gives technicians a ready-made action plan, and explains why this matters for IT budgets and device management in 2026. Luna pushes back on the real-world quirks, including false positives and the still-important role of human escalation. Together they unpack the numbers—how Microsoft reports a 26 percent drop in average resolution time across a pilot of 50,000 enterprise tickets—and what that means for the future of the Windows helpdesk. A thoughtful look at how AI is quietly reshaping the way enterprise support gets done.

#Windows11 #EnterpriseIT #AISupport #Microsoft #HelpdeskAutomation #WindowsEnterprise #ITTicketTriage #Copilot #DeviceManagement #WindowsPodcast #Technology #Business #AITriage #SupportEfficiency #ITBudget #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Windows11Enterprise

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Windows 11 Enterprise is quietly shifting away from traditional passwords, but not in the way most people think. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how Microsoft is pushing passwordless authentication through FIDO2 passkeys and Windows Hello for Business, and what that really means for IT departments in 2026. They dig into the practical side: how the move reduces phishing risk, why it cuts help-desk tickets for password resets, and where the enterprise is still clinging to legacy authentication. With a concrete example of a company that saved millions by going passwordless, they explore the friction points and the quiet mandates that are pushing this transition forward. If you're an IT pro or just curious about how your workplace logins are changing, this episode gives you a clear, no-hype look at what's actually happening under the hood of Windows 11 Enterprise.

#Passwordless #Windows11 #EnterpriseIT #WindowsHello #FIDO2 #Cybersecurity #Authentication #Microsoft #TechPolicy #IdentityManagement #PhishingProtection #HelpDesk #ITOperations #ZeroTrust #WindowsSecurity #BusinessTech #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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This August marks ten years since Windows 10 launched, and for enterprise IT it was the last traditional OS upgrade. Lucas and Luna explore how Windows 10's update model, support lifecycle, and hardware requirements shaped the decisions IT teams face today. They look at the forced march to Windows 11, the lingering Windows 10 installed base, and what the next decade of Windows might look like—from AI-driven features to cloud management. If you're an IT pro trying to make sense of the current Windows landscape, this episode gives you the historical context and the practical takeaways you'll actually use.

#Windows10Anniversary #EnterpriseIT #Windows11Migration #Microsoft #TechHistory #OSLifecycle #ITManagement #BusinessTechnology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #Windows #CloudPC #AI #Security #SupportEnd #HardwareUpgrade #UpdateStrategy

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Microsoft is quietly winding down VBScript support in Windows 11 Enterprise, and it's a bigger deal for IT admins than the usual deprecation notice. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the timeline: VBScript was already disabled by default in 2023, and by 2027 it will be gone entirely from the OS. They explore why legacy scripts still linger in enterprise environments, from logon scripts to legacy app automation, and what the shift to PowerShell and the Windows App SDK means for the future. They also dig into a real-world example: a mid-sized manufacturing firm that had to migrate 1,400 lines of VBScript that were still driving its inventory system. The conversation covers the hidden costs of deprecation, the surprisingly long tail of legacy code, and why this quiet removal is a signal of broader changes in how Microsoft thinks about the Windows enterprise stack. If you're an IT pro or just curious about how OS decisions ripple through companies, this one's for you.

#VBScript #Windows11 #Enterprise #ITAdmin #LegacyCode #Migration #PowerShell #WindowsAppSDK #Microsoft #Technology #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WindowsEnterprise #Scripting #LegacySoftware #TECHTalk

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Microsoft has finally announced pricing for the Enterprise AI Copilot on Windows 11: $12 per user per month starting September 1, 2026. This episode unpacks what that means for IT departments already managing device licenses, software assurance, and Microsoft 365 subscriptions. We break down the math for a 1,000-seat organization, the impact on Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC scenarios, and whether the 'AI tax' is really a new license category or a repackaged add-on. Lucas and Luna discuss Microsoft's bundling strategy, whether the Copilot pricing will accelerate the shift from perpetual to subscription Windows, and how midsize companies are reacting to the $144,000 annual hit for full deployment. Plus: why the Windows AI assistant may actually be cheaper than deploying third-party AI agents at scale.

#Windows11 #Enterprise #AICopilot #Microsoft #SubscriptionPricing #ITBudget #Licensing #Windows365 #AzureVirtualDesktop #SoftwareAssurance #EnterpriseIT #ITManagement #AIInBusiness #Microsoft365 #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheWindowsPodcast

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna discuss Microsoft's official deprecation of NTLM authentication in Windows 11 Enterprise as of mid-2026. They explain why NTLM is being retired, the security flaws that have plagued it for decades, and what this means for enterprises still running legacy applications. Lucas details Microsoft's phased timeline and the recommended migration to Kerberos, including the use of Cloud Kerberos Trust for hybrid environments. Luna raises practical concerns about app compatibility and the risk of breaking critical line-of-business systems. The conversation covers the available tools—like Group Policy to enable NTLM audit logging, the Kerberos Armoring update, and the new 'NTLM blocking' feature in Windows 11 24H2. They also touch on third-party alternatives and the role of Extended Protection for Legacy Authentication. A must-listen for IT admins planning their Windows 11 enterprise rollout or dealing with lingering NTLM dependencies.

#Windows11 #NTLM #Kerberos #Enterprise #ITAdmin #Security #Authentication #Microsoft #WindowsPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TechNews #LegacyApps #CloudKerberosTrust #UpdateForBusiness #ZeroTrust #Infosec #WindowsEnterprise

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Microsoft's Windows 11 Recall feature is now shipping on enterprise PCs, but the corporate version differs sharply from the consumer one. This episode breaks down exactly what IT administrators need to know: local-only storage, mandatory BitLocker and Windows Hello, and a new set of Group Policy controls that let organizations set snapshot retention to anywhere from zero to ninety days. We also cover how Recall interacts with Microsoft's Purview compliance portal and why the feature is actually a net win for auditing and e-discovery. Plus, the donation segment reminder that listener support keeps the show ad-free.

#Windows11 #Recall #Microsoft #Enterprise #DataPrivacy #BitLocker #WindowsHello #GroupPolicy #Purview #Compliance #SnapshotRetention #ITPro #Security #CloudPC #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #WindowsPodcast

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Microsoft recently announced that Windows 11's next feature update will drop support for the classic on-premises version of System Center Configuration Manager, accelerating the shift to cloud-based device management with Intune. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down what this means for enterprise IT teams: the timeline, migration paths, and the fate of other legacy tools. With over 70% of new Windows 11 enterprise devices already enrolled in Intune, this is a clear signal that Microsoft is betting its future on the cloud. We also discuss co-management strategies and the skills gap this creates for IT professionals.

#Windows11 #SCCM #SystemCenter #Intune #MicrosoftIntune #CloudManagement #EnterpriseIT #DeviceManagement #MDM #WindowsUpdate #LegacySoftware #ITMigration #TechNews #Microsoft #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #CloudComputing

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Microsoft has quietly shifted Windows 11 Enterprise to a continuous innovation update model. Instead of annual feature updates, capabilities now arrive as small, individually manageable packages. This episode breaks down how capability updates work, what Microsoft's flighting strategy means for IT admins, and why SCCM may finally be on the way out. Lucas and Luna discuss specific policy settings in Intune that let admins block or delay individual features, and the new weekly cumulative updates that include both security and feature improvements. With over 60% of IT pros reportedly preferring this model, the shift could reshape enterprise deployment rings for good.

#Windows11 #ContinuousInnovation #FeatureUpdates #EnterpriseIT #Intune #UpdateManagement #Microsoft #ITPro #WindowsUpdate #CapabilityUpdates #ServicingStack #DeploymentRings #SCCM #WSUS #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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