Working to help IT Admins manage Windows updates with Autopatch / WSUS and AI (Agents, Connectors, models, etc.). My opinions are mine!

Joined May 2020
Excited to finally be getting back to conferences with #MicrosoftIgnite then #WorkplaceNinjasUS. It's going to be great! If you're going to be at either event and want to connect, please just let me know! I'd love to schedule time. 👋
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PSA The one restart a month feature is currently only turned on for Consumers. We are working on bringing this to commercial soon - updating the blog to clarify now. We are just waiting until we have the appropriate commercial controls in place to manage such. :)
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ariaupdated retweeted
Today, we announced new @Windows platform capabilities and @surface devices built to empower people and organizations for the era of hybrid intelligence. Here are some of the highlights: - It all starts with trust. Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) is now generally available on Windows 11, keeping agents contained within boundaries the operating system enforces. - HydraFusion brings hybrid intelligence to life, allowing models to run locally while seamlessly accessing the cloud when more scale or capability is needed. We're working with @github to extend HydraFusion to Windows. - This fall, Search on the taskbar adds thousands of quick actions, making it easier to adjust settings and get things done as fast as you can type. - @MSFTCopilot is getting more powerful on Windows. With hybrid intelligence, it can tap into your PC's local capabilities and turn your requests into action, while keeping you in control. - Local agents are coming to Windows too. Muse is on its way as a native Windows app with MXC integration, and Hermes, OpenClaw, and Perplexity are already building local experiences on Windows. - Surface Laptop Ultra, built with NVIDIA RTX Spark, is the most powerful Surface we've ever built. It's available for pre-order today, along with the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box and new RTX Spark PCs from our partners. Call of Duty is coming to RTX Spark in 2027. Read more on the Windows Blog: blogs.windows.com/windowsexp…
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Just a few of the things @Windows and @NVIDIARTXSpark teams have been working on. Excited to share more. Real soon.
Replying to @Windows
@Windows is gearing up for the launch of RTX Spark 👀 We’re working with Windows on secure agent execution, smarter resource use, and better performance for the apps you already love. Here’s what’s coming.
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To the person asking earlier today how to have Windows update CSPs/Cloud policies win over Group Policy - check out the new policy we added to do just that: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/wi…
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t-minus 30 minutes until the first episode of Ctrl + Manage: What’s new in Windows management - grab a drink, type some questions, and sit back for a moderately interesting time! :) techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
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If we started a monthly "What's new in Autopatch" covering new features, things in preview, bugs fixed, etc. and enabled comments for what else you'd want to see prioritized next - would that be of use to you? Are there other update management comms you'd want to see?
86%YES! Super helpful
11%Eh - medium helpful
3%No thanks, I'm good
111 votes • Final results
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Thank you all for your feedback! We will be kicking off our new Ctrl + Manage podcast tomorrow - starting with update management! Join Oct 1st at 9AM PST (or catch up on the recording): techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
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Windows 11, version 26H2 is here! 🎉 For organizations, the move from eligible 24H2 or 25H2 devices is streamlined with an enablement package. Here's what you need to know to get started. 👉 aka.ms/26H2-for-IT-pros
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Excited for Workplace Ninjas US! (As much for the awesome set of speakers and content as for the puppies 🐶)
Today, we're going to talk about the activities that we have planned for you at @wpninjasus . Our activities this year are what make this event so special. Sure, anyone can throw together a bunch of sessions. Don't get me wrong, we have 60+ sessions from one of the finest sets of speakers that have ever been assembled, but we can do better. January 11th, 2027 will be our pre-day where we do some amazingly fun things throughout the entire day. 🏃 Our #WPNinjasUS Fun Run 5K will kick off at 7 AM at the Canal just a block away. It's sponsored by our friends at @WeAreOmnissa where we will run a few laps for the The @MichaelJFoxOrg ⛳ We will be doing an amazing Golf Tournament sponsored by @FerroqueSystems. at 9 AM, at the incredible The Phoenician Resort where the #PhoenixOpen is played. This event will have a capacity of 40 people, featuring a number of #MVPs and experts in a small and fun setting. 🤓 Our #LegoMasters tournament for those non-golfers will be running 10 AM-2 PM where we will be building the #USSEnterprise in this #StarTrek event. This team format will be a ton of fun, and we certainly encourage you to dress-up in your best #Trekkie outfit for a chance at additional prizes/swag all sponsored by @ControlUp 🤖 The #Hackathon in its second year sponsored by @WorkspaceDNA (the artists f.k.a. #Rimo3), will move to this #RoundRobin format where we will have 5 captains, and they will build their teams live and create an amazing product live with a #Clippy Trophy on the line and other prizes. We will even have our #Scholars involved, as we recently secured funding to sponsor 5-6 people with 3 years or less in tech, once again thanks to our friends at @devicie 🥳 The final event of the night will be the Opening Night Pool Party sponsored by @PatchMyPC , which will have an open bar, incredible buffet, and tons of fun (and likely ducks). This will be a can't miss opportunity to hang out with the attendees and have a blast. It's not just the preday that has fun activities!! 🐶 Day 1, will feature a Puppy Play Area, where you can play with a bunch of adorable puppies when you've had too much #AI or too much #Microsoft and just need a break from all that tech stuff. This is a special opportunity to de-stress and de-compress with your friends. 🧘 Day 2, will have our Puppies & Yoga event at 7 AM, where you get 45 minutes of yoga, and another 30 minutes of puppy playtime. We love dogs, so what can we really say there? We're going to have a ton of fun in Scottsdale January 11-13, 2027, and these are just the initial things we have planned. We will continue to add other opportunities for people to have a special time in that amazing 70-degree weather. #WPNinjaS #MDX #MSIntune #MSEntra #ConfigMGR #ITPros #Sysadmin #MSSecurity #Community #Collaboration Make sure you register now friends!! workplaceninjas.us/
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Keeping your environment secure is critical. This includes understanding how the threat landscape is evolving and using the tools at your disposal to keep your devices protected. In my opinion, one of the best tools to do so is #WindowsAutopatch! 🔒🦺
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I love minigreen (my jade 13" Surface Laptop). I'm excited for these devices to now be available - not only are they wicked fast, but the color makes me smile every time! 💚 Great for students, especially with the student discount :)
Today we're introducing the next Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. Powered by Snapdragon X2 processors, they're faster and more efficient, and both are available starting today 🚀. These devices are the result of a relentless team that cares deeply about the details, from the haptic touchpad you feel the moment you touch it, to our new color for Surface Laptop, Jade. We can't wait to hear what you think! blogs.windows.com/devices/20…
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Today we're announcing the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3. The result of deep collaboration between hardware and software teams at every level. Proud of what this team has built 🚀. blogs.windows.com/devices/20…
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This is just phase 1. We'll be making improvements to the report, default configs (such as the recent hotpatch default), short deadline experience to help enable you to meet these new targets. We are also focused on ensuring quality of Windows patches blogs.windows.com/windows-in…
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If there are other things you want to see in Autopatch (aka Autopatch/WUfB/WUfBDS) to help you reduce vulnerabilities in your estate, let us know! :)
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