Azure Architects’ Friday Fix: May 15, 2026

Tech digest

This week in tech, we explored everything from the zombification of education to Meta’s morale malfunction.

Removing the Modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 Hybrid

A brave car owner physically dismantles his car’s modem and GPS to protect his privacy, dodging intrusive telemetry data collection. Who needs hackable toys when you can drive under the radar?

In an era where privacy is the new endangered species, going medieval on tech may become a trend, albeit a warranty-voiding one.

AI is Making Me Dumb

An embattled developer mourns the enslavement to AI, fearing that his coding abilities are rusting away in the shadow of glowingly efficient machines.

While AI aid is tempting, it might be eroding human skills faster than failed New Year’s resolutions.

Meta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale

As Meta prepares to cut another 10% of its workforce, the atmosphere inside resembles a sequel of a dystopian drama rather than a tech giant.

Tech giants might be raking in profits, but employee happiness seems to be crashing faster than a clunky server on Black Friday.

Azure digest

Microsoft rolls out some major updates on Azure—it’s all about size and seamless SMB access.

Generally Available: Support for workloads with large files in Azure NetApp Files

Plan Ahead GA

Azure NetApp Files

Azure NetApp Files now supports file sizes up to 64 TiB, accommodating even the most storage-hungry workloads. Bigger really is better.

Action Review: Check your storage solutions to take advantage of this colossal leap in file size support.

Generally Available: Managed Identity Support for Azure Files SMB Is now GA

Plan Ahead GA

Azure Files Microsoft Build

Azure Files now offers Managed Identity support for SMB access—a move aligned with Zero Trust principles, proving security nerds can have their cake and eat it too.

Action Update: Consider updating your authentication mechanisms to utilize Managed Identities for more secure and streamlined access.

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