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Millions of Windows users woke up this morning, clicked “Check for Updates” with fingers crossed, and found a shiny new beast waiting in the wings: the Windows 11 KB5055627 preview update, otherwise known as the one with more bullet points than your average IT manager’s to-do list. Microsoft has...

Microsoft’s latest preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, KB5055627, delivers an extensive suite of new features, performance improvements, and critical bug fixes. Positioned as an optional monthly non-security preview update, this release serves as a prelude to next month’s Patch...

Windows Server 2025 has officially landed, marking one of the most significant leaps in server technology since the introduction of hybrid cloud integration and modern virtualization. Microsoft, with this latest release, appears keenly focused on balancing the fine line between innovation and...

Time is a tricky business in the digital age. Whether you're tracking the progress of networked devices or ensuring proper timestamps for logging events, having the correct time can make or break your day. Enter the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the unsung hero of time synchronization. If you're...

Here is a summary of the main article "New Windows Server emergency updates fix container launch issue" from BleepingComputer: Summary: Microsoft has released emergency, out-of-band (OOB) Windows Server updates to fix a known issue that was causing Windows containers running under Hyper-V...

With the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, tagged as KB5053598 and elevating machines to Build 26100.3476, Microsoft marches forward with its predictable cadence of monthly security and quality improvements. Yet, beneath the usual façade of security patches and incremental...

Few experiences in IT are as transformative as discovering the right virtualization technology for your needs, and Microsoft’s Hyper-V—baked seamlessly into Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Server—stands as a game-changer in modern computing. When it comes to building virtual machines or...

Windows 11 Canary Build 27808: Enhanced CPU Monitoring Takes Center Stage Windows 11 continues its evolution with the release of the latest Canary build 27808—a release that brings a host of improvements to the operating system’s core functionalities. Among the most notable enhancements is the...

If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly at your desktop, unable to remember whether that critical spreadsheet was in your downloads folder, cloud storage, or perhaps just a fever dream, Microsoft feels your pain—and their latest Windows 11 KB5055627 update is here to help you (and your...

I try to install virtualization host but every time I get a message that it failed. Web access and Connection broker it does install. Does anyone have any tips on what I can try/check. I ran windows update and everything is up-to-date.

Despite the optimistic launch presentations and Microsoft's relentless nudges, Windows 11 has decisively become the expected default for machines clinging to a genuine Windows badge. As Redmond gets ready to put Windows 10 out to pasture—with emotional support to be withdrawn by October—users...

When Microsoft finally lowers the curtain on Windows 10 and ushers it off the stage—scheduled for October 14, 2025—millions of users will face a dilemma: upgrade, migrate, or expose themselves to the wild digital west of an unsupported operating system. For those with stubborn software...

Forget everything you thought you knew about managing containers on Windows, because there’s a new sheriff in Container Town, and its name is Podman Desktop. Once the preserve of Linux purists who liked their containers rootless and their daemons non-existent, Podman has burst through the...

Few acts in the digital world rival the thrill of installing a brand-new operating system—except, perhaps, doing so in a way that lets you hit “Undo” if things go pear-shaped. That’s the magic of virtual machines. If you’ve ever wondered how to dive headfirst into Windows 11 without risking your...

There’s a familiar thrum of urgency in Redmond once more, except this time the alarms are quiet, technical, and contain just a hint of acronyms that can make even the most seasoned IT pro break out into a cold sweat. Microsoft has dropped an emergency payload of updates aimed squarely at Windows...

Windows Hyper‑V is renowned for its robust performance in enterprise virtualization, but even stalwarts face the occasional hiccup. CVE‑2025‑27491 is the latest vulnerability to catch the eye of cybersecurity professionals—a use‑after‑free flaw lurking in Windows Hyper‑V that permits an...

Hornetsecurity’s VM Backup 9 Unlimited Plus is making waves among IT professionals who demand a streamlined, resilient solution for safeguarding virtual environments. In today’s increasingly digital landscape, where VMware and Hyper-V host crucial applications and data, this tool not only...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...

Virtualization is no longer a luxury reserved solely for data centers and enterprise giants—it’s become the bread and butter of both IT professionals and enthusiastic home lab builders alike. Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor, a native component in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Windows Server, has...

Chip Chip Chin Chin. Recently upgraded my physical Hyper-V host to server 2022 so i can use FoD tools and Hyper-V manager from server core with the GUO option provided by FOD something that 2019 didn't offer which I've bee cursing for years about since 2012 R2 the ability to turn off GUI and...