Rory Monaghan
@rorymon.com
Microsoft MVP.
Host of the #5BytesPodcast
Galway United Supporter, Sponsor + Co-Op Member.
Host of the #5BytesPodcast
Galway United Supporter, Sponsor + Co-Op Member.
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Rory Monaghan
@rorymon.com
· Oct 1
Windows 11 25H2 Now Available! Free Win10 Extended Support for Some! Handy New AVD Feature!
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New 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 & much more!
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📺View: youtu.be/wOlMw1TxGPE
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 & much more!
🔊Listen: on.soundcloud.com/yYaF2QC0ogI1...
📺View: youtu.be/wOlMw1TxGPE
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I’d love tech CEOs to stick to a lane. Either AI makes workers so much more productive that they need to do layoffs or there’s so few workers in place that everyone needs to work nights and weekends.
Now it just seems layoffs are happening for economic reasons with AI as a convenient cover story.
Now it just seems layoffs are happening for economic reasons with AI as a convenient cover story.
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I’d love tech CEOs to stick to a lane. Either AI makes workers so much more productive that they need to do layoffs or there’s so few workers in place that everyone needs to work nights and weekends.
Now it just seems layoffs are happening for economic reasons with AI as a convenient cover story.
Now it just seems layoffs are happening for economic reasons with AI as a convenient cover story.
Did I just watch a video where Tucker Carlson asked Piers Morgan why Britain declared war in 1939 and treated it like a gotcha that Britain declared war without having been attacked by Nazi Germany. What is going on in America? It is hard to make Piers Morgan seem decent but there ya go.
a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee
ALT: a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Did I just watch a video where Tucker Carlson asked Piers Morgan why Britain declared war in 1939 and treated it like a gotcha that Britain declared war without having been attacked by Nazi Germany. What is going on in America? It is hard to make Piers Morgan seem decent but there ya go.
New Episode! 🚨
I cover some upcoming features for Windows 11 that are now in Insider preview, the announcement of WINS end of life and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/vH3UrDZJncI
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/hg0jOc3hGet2...
I cover some upcoming features for Windows 11 that are now in Insider preview, the announcement of WINS end of life and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/vH3UrDZJncI
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/hg0jOc3hGet2...
Is Win11 Completely Broken!? End of Life for WINS! Patch to Fix Issue Caused by November Update!
I cover some upcoming features for Windows 11 that are now in Insider preview, the announcement of WINS end of life and much more!
Reference Links:
https://www.rorymon.com/blog/is-win11-completely-br
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November 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
New Episode! 🚨
I cover some upcoming features for Windows 11 that are now in Insider preview, the announcement of WINS end of life and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/vH3UrDZJncI
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/hg0jOc3hGet2...
I cover some upcoming features for Windows 11 that are now in Insider preview, the announcement of WINS end of life and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/vH3UrDZJncI
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/hg0jOc3hGet2...
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After last week at Microsoft Ignite, it's clear the future of Windows is AI and Cloud. From Art's session to our debut on the event floor, we left inspired by the incredible conversations, partnerships, and shared visions for the future.
Check out our event recap: www.numecent.com/2025/11/25/m...
Check out our event recap: www.numecent.com/2025/11/25/m...
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
After last week at Microsoft Ignite, it's clear the future of Windows is AI and Cloud. From Art's session to our debut on the event floor, we left inspired by the incredible conversations, partnerships, and shared visions for the future.
Check out our event recap: www.numecent.com/2025/11/25/m...
Check out our event recap: www.numecent.com/2025/11/25/m...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Sysmon coming to Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
Native Sysmon functionality coming to Windows | Microsoft Community Hub
Learn how to eliminate manual deployment and reduce operational risk with Sysmon functionality in Windows.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT: Sysmon coming to Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...
@jonjones.bsky.social just heard that Judd Apatow is releasing a documentary about Norm MacDonald next year. Figured you would also be excited about it.
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
@jonjones.bsky.social just heard that Judd Apatow is releasing a documentary about Norm MacDonald next year. Figured you would also be excited about it.
Trying to book an Aer Lingus flight but getting an error. I bet when the issue is resolved tomorrow, the flight will cost more.
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Trying to book an Aer Lingus flight but getting an error. I bet when the issue is resolved tomorrow, the flight will cost more.
First 15 minutes at the start of my work day lost to a random Bitlocker recovery prompt. Security can be annoying.
November 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
First 15 minutes at the start of my work day lost to a random Bitlocker recovery prompt. Security can be annoying.
Yay!?
Gemini tries to sniff out AI slop images while also making them easier to create
Gemini tries to sniff out AI slop images while also making them easier to create
Featuring an image of a man creating an image of a man creating an image...
hands on Google Gemini users can now use the AI's app and website to figure out whether an image is AI-generated, though with some considerable limitations.…
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Yay!?
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Big news on the corporate accountability (or lack thereof) front: The SEC just dropped its case against SolarWinds and its former CISO for allegedly defrauding investors about the company's cybersecurity posture prior to its major hack. www.sec.gov/enforcement-...
SEC.gov | SolarWinds Corp. and Timothy G. Brown
www.sec.gov
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Big news on the corporate accountability (or lack thereof) front: The SEC just dropped its case against SolarWinds and its former CISO for allegedly defrauding investors about the company's cybersecurity posture prior to its major hack. www.sec.gov/enforcement-...
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Google actually cracked Apple’s AirDrop to add it to Pixel phones. How long until Apple blocks it? www.theverge.com/news/825228/...
Google cracked Apple’s AirDrop and is adding it to Pixel phones
First iMessage reactions, now AirDrop.
www.theverge.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Google actually cracked Apple’s AirDrop to add it to Pixel phones. How long until Apple blocks it? www.theverge.com/news/825228/...
New Episode 🚨
I cover many of the announcements made during Microsoft Ignite 2025, I do a roundup of Patch Tuesday news, dive into the latest in AI skepticism and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/nHDhZaUs8aZA...
📺 View: youtu.be/pAwR2yPFhKg
#Ignite2025
I cover many of the announcements made during Microsoft Ignite 2025, I do a roundup of Patch Tuesday news, dive into the latest in AI skepticism and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/nHDhZaUs8aZA...
📺 View: youtu.be/pAwR2yPFhKg
#Ignite2025
Microsoft Ignite Announcements! Patch Tuesday News! Win10 ESU Issues!
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November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
New Episode 🚨
I cover many of the announcements made during Microsoft Ignite 2025, I do a roundup of Patch Tuesday news, dive into the latest in AI skepticism and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/nHDhZaUs8aZA...
📺 View: youtu.be/pAwR2yPFhKg
#Ignite2025
I cover many of the announcements made during Microsoft Ignite 2025, I do a roundup of Patch Tuesday news, dive into the latest in AI skepticism and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/nHDhZaUs8aZA...
📺 View: youtu.be/pAwR2yPFhKg
#Ignite2025
Does FIFA just have a knack for appointing lame unlikeable CEOs or is FIFA such a gross organisation that anyone in that position becomes unlikeable?
You can see why this guy can pal around with Trump. Making a point that he watches most closely & saying he wants to show off his language skills. 🤮
You can see why this guy can pal around with Trump. Making a point that he watches most closely & saying he wants to show off his language skills. 🤮
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Does FIFA just have a knack for appointing lame unlikeable CEOs or is FIFA such a gross organisation that anyone in that position becomes unlikeable?
You can see why this guy can pal around with Trump. Making a point that he watches most closely & saying he wants to show off his language skills. 🤮
You can see why this guy can pal around with Trump. Making a point that he watches most closely & saying he wants to show off his language skills. 🤮
If you are at Ignite you have less than 20 minutes to add Art's session and get your butt over to Theater D!
The time is almost here! Numecent CEO Arthur Hitomi is taking the stage at 3:30pm in Theater D!
Don’t miss “Ignite Your Endpoint Strategy with AI Packaging and Intune”.
Grab your seat in Theater D or add this session to your Ignite schedule here: ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...
Don’t miss “Ignite Your Endpoint Strategy with AI Packaging and Intune”.
Grab your seat in Theater D or add this session to your Ignite schedule here: ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
If you are at Ignite you have less than 20 minutes to add Art's session and get your butt over to Theater D!
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Microsoft has confirmed that certain M365 services have gone down as they has been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details.
#Microsoft365 #Outage
#Microsoft365 #Outage
After Cloudflare outage, Microsoft 365 is now down as files become unusable
Microsoft has confirmed that certain M365 services have gone down as they has been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details.
www.neowin.net
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Microsoft has confirmed that certain M365 services have gone down as they has been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details.
#Microsoft365 #Outage
#Microsoft365 #Outage
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Adobe to acquire digital marketing platform Semrush for $1.9 billion
Adobe to acquire digital marketing platform Semrush for $1.9 billion
Another company is going under the Adobe umbrella.
buff.ly
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Adobe to acquire digital marketing platform Semrush for $1.9 billion
The state of Arizona would release thousands of wild tigers in the middle of the metro on the 4th of July if a business paid the right price.
Tesla has been given a permit by authorities in Arizona, bringing it a step closer to operating its Robotaxi service in the state. #Tesla #Arizona
Tesla gets permit for ride-hailing service in Arizona
Tesla has been given a permit by authorities in Arizona, bringing it a step closer to operating its Robotaxi service in the state.
www.neowin.net
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The state of Arizona would release thousands of wild tigers in the middle of the metro on the 4th of July if a business paid the right price.
If you are at Ignite, swing by Booth #5406L and say hello to the @numecent.bsky.social team.
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
If you are at Ignite, swing by Booth #5406L and say hello to the @numecent.bsky.social team.
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Microsoft Ignite - Book of News
The Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News is your guide to key news items that we are announcing at Microsoft Ignite.
#msignite #mvpbuzz
The Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News is your guide to key news items that we are announcing at Microsoft Ignite.
#msignite #mvpbuzz
Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News
The Book of News is your guide to all key items being announced at Microsoft Ignite 2025.
news.microsoft.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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#Windows365 #Reserve is GA
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Preparing for what’s next: Windows security and resiliency innovations help organizations mitigate risks, recover faster and prepare for the era of AI
Today, we introduced agentic platform and cloud-powered flexibility capabilities into Windows that bring together human creativity and intelligent agents.
To fully embrace these ag
blogs.windows.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#Windows365 #Reserve is GA
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Reserve is a new offering that supports a user’s productivity when their physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed by providing them with quick & secure access to work resources via a temporary Cloud PC. blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
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Microsoft is adding Sysmon directly into Windows. The Sysinternals utility will make it easier for security teams to detect and respond to threats www.theverge.com/news/822023/...
Microsoft is adding Sysmon into Windows.
Sysmon was first released in 2014 as a utility for security analysis into the Windows Event Log. Built by Microsoft technical fellow Mark Russinovich with assistance from Thomas Garnier, Sysmon is now...
www.theverge.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Microsoft is adding Sysmon directly into Windows. The Sysinternals utility will make it easier for security teams to detect and respond to threats www.theverge.com/news/822023/...
Jesus wept! Simon Harris is the new Minister for Finance. I wouldn't trust him to oversee the budget of my weekly shopping let alone the country's finances.
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Jesus wept! Simon Harris is the new Minister for Finance. I wouldn't trust him to oversee the budget of my weekly shopping let alone the country's finances.
Ronaldo has given us multiple memorable moments.
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ronaldo has given us multiple memorable moments.
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We're at @eucforum.bsky.social in London today! Here's a taste of what's new from @rorymon.com including AI Packaging, #Intune Storefronts, support for Windows on Arm, & Incremental Workpod rollouts.
Swing by our booth to see how containers ensure ANY app can deploy to ALL Windows endpoints.
Swing by our booth to see how containers ensure ANY app can deploy to ALL Windows endpoints.
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We're at @eucforum.bsky.social in London today! Here's a taste of what's new from @rorymon.com including AI Packaging, #Intune Storefronts, support for Windows on Arm, & Incremental Workpod rollouts.
Swing by our booth to see how containers ensure ANY app can deploy to ALL Windows endpoints.
Swing by our booth to see how containers ensure ANY app can deploy to ALL Windows endpoints.