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Jan 28 2025 371 ep. 20 mins 100
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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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DeepSeek Heats Up AI Race! January Windows Update Warning! Google Disables Sync for Some Customers!

Jan 28 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, I go deep into the barrage of news about the Chinese DeepSeek GenAI service and its disruption to the tech industry, I get into the largest breach in US history and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/deepseek-heats-up-ai-race-january-windows-update-warning-google-disables-sync-for-some-customers/

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

Jan 20 2025 16 mins  
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-w

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

Jan 15 2025 17 mins  
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/

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

Jan 08 2025 28 mins  
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/

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

Dec 30 2024 15 mins  
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/

Qualcomm & Arm Case Complete! Free Copilot for GitHub for All! Windows Kernel Vulnerability Exploit!

Dec 22 2024 11 mins  
In this episode, I wrap up the year with warnings of some vulnerabilities, a gift from Microsoft to the community with the introduction of a free Copilot for Github tier and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/qualcomm-arm-trial-complete-free-copilot-for-github-for-all-windows-kernel-vulnerability-exploit/

Podcast Milestone! Citrix NetScalers Under Attack! Browser Usage Metrics!

Dec 16 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, I cover the fallout from the recent Windows Updates, updates from Google on their GenAI initiatives, worrying reports of brute force attacks on Citrix Netscalers and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/podcast-milestone-citrix-netscalers-under-attack-browser-usage-metrics/

Major Acquisitions Announced! Final Patch Tuesday of 2024! Broadcom Backtracks!

Dec 11 2024 26 mins  
This week I cover major tech acquisition from Citrix and TeamViewer, I give a rundown of this month’s Patch Tuesday news, a lot of AI news and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-acquisitions-announced-final-patch-tuesday-of-2024-broadcom-backtracks/

24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue!

Dec 04 2024 19 mins  
This week I cover troubling new stats from Stat Counter indicating Windows 11 adoption has actually declined and Windows 10 is on the rise once more, I also discuss changes made to the way Firefox handles default settings, Microsoft's stance on running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/24h2-blocked-from-more-pcs-it-job-forec

24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue!

Nov 28 2024 20 mins  
This week I provide update on the US DoJ's attempts to break up Google, I discuss a change to a Microsoft licensing resource and cover a forecast for IT jobs in 2025 plus much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/24h2-blocked-from-more-pcs-it-job-forecast-for-2025-app-uninstall-issue/