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  1. KB5064646: Essential AI Image Processing Update for AMD-Powered Windows 11 Systems

    Here’s a summary of the KB5064646 update, based on the official Microsoft Support article: KB5064646: Image Processing AI component update (1.2507.793.0) for AMD-powered systems Scope Applies to: Windows 11 SE, version 24H2 Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 24H2 Windows 11...
  2. Microsoft KB5064649: Phi Silica AI Update Boosts Intel-Powered Systems

    Here is a summary of the information from the Microsoft Support page for KB5064649: Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2507.793.0) for Intel-powered systems: What is Phi Silica? The Phi Silica AI component is a Transformer-based local language model. It is Microsoft's most powerful...
  3. KB5064648 Phi Silica AI Update Enhances AI Performance on Qualcomm Windows 11 Devices

    Here’s a summary of the KB5064648: Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2507.793.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems based on the official Microsoft Support documentation: What is KB5064648? KB5064648 is a component update for Phi Silica AI on Qualcomm-powered systems running Windows 11 (24H2...
  4. KB5062839 Windows 11 24H2 & Server 2025 Update: Secure Boot & Setup Improvements

    Here is a summary of KB5062839: Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 (Released July 22, 2025): Overview This update makes improvements to Windows setup binaries or any files used for feature updates in: Windows 11, version 24H2 (all editions, including SE...
  5. Microsoft KB5063689 Update Enhances Windows 11 and Server Recovery Stability

    Microsoft has released the KB5063689 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025, dated July 22, 2025. This update enhances the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) by addressing specific issues and improving system stability during recovery operations. Key...
  6. Windows Server 2019 KB5062557 Security Update Causes Cluster Failures and VM Restarts

    The July 2025 security update for Windows Server 2019, identified as KB5062557, has introduced significant challenges for IT administrators managing failover clusters. Post-installation, numerous organizations have reported critical issues, including cluster service failures and repeated virtual...
  7. KB5062557 Windows Server 2019 Outage: Lessons in Patch Management and Stability

    Amid the relentless pace of change in IT infrastructure, organizations depend on a steady drumbeat of Windows Server security updates to shore up defenses and maintain stable operations. Yet, when a single cumulative update triggers widespread cluster and virtual machine instability on Windows...
  8. Microsoft's New PC-to-PC Migration Tool for Windows 10 & 11: A Return to Seamless Local Transfers

    The resurgence of PC-to-PC migration tools in modern operating systems is emblematic of how some of the most useful technology, after fading into the background for a few years, can return to center stage when users voice their needs. Microsoft’s recent confirmation and quiet rollout of a new...
  9. Microsoft Extends Support for Exchange & Skype Servers—Urgent Migration Ahead

    For IT administrators and business leaders still running on-premises Exchange Server or Skype for Business servers, the coming months signal a period of both opportunity and urgency. Microsoft has announced a crucial extension in support for select versions of these workplace cornerstones...
  10. Microsoft Ends Support for Exchange & Skype for Business Servers: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft has announced a critical update regarding the support lifecycle of its Exchange Server and Skype for Business products. As of October 14, 2025, support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, will officially end. To assist organizations in...
  11. Windows 11 Firewall Error 'Config Read Failed' After June 2025 Update

    In recent weeks, Windows 11 users have encountered a persistent issue involving the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. Following the installation of the June 2025 non-security preview update (KB5060829), many reported recurring error logs in the Event Viewer, specifically Event ID 2042...
  12. Understanding Microsoft Entra ID Inactive Tenant Emails: Scam or Legitimate?

    Receiving an email from Microsoft that demands payment to keep an unfamiliar account alive is a scenario that would set off alarm bells for even the most seasoned tech users. The moment a message arrives that combines phrases like "Action required," "make a purchase," and an apparent threat of...
  13. Microsoft Plans to End Support for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps by 2026

    Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its support strategy for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 applications, aiming to transition users to Windows 11. Starting August 2026, Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will no longer receive new feature updates. This change affects all users, including...
  14. Why Windows Users Can't Uninstall Phone Link (Your Phone) & What You Can Do

    For many Windows 10 users, the persistent presence of certain built-in applications such as Phone Link—previously branded as Your Phone—has sparked persistent curiosity and sometimes frustration. Windows has evolved to include an ecosystem of services designed to integrate devices and platforms...
  15. Why Windows 10's Phone Link Cannot Be Removed: Inside Microsoft's System App Strategy

    For many Windows 10 users, the presence of pre-installed software—often dubbed “bloatware”—remains a point of contention. One such application frequently drawing attention is Phone Link, formerly branded as “Your Phone.” The drive to uninstall or disable these bundled apps is understandable...
  16. Microsoft Phases Out Windows 10 Support for Office 365 Updates in 2026: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft's evolving approach to the lifecycle of its productivity suite marks a significant shift for both consumers and businesses still running Windows 10. With the announcement that Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—will stop receiving new feature updates on Windows 10 starting...
  17. Microsoft Launches Flexible Support Options for Windows 10 End-of-Life

    As the countdown toward the official end of Windows 10 support enters its final stretch, Microsoft has radically shifted its tone and approach, unveiling a suite of options aimed at making the transition to Windows 11—or maintaining security on Windows 10—a far more flexible and inclusive...
  18. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Microsoft 365 Extension and Migration Strategies

    For millions of Windows 10 users worldwide, the looming end-of-support deadline spells significant change, especially for those relying on the ubiquitous Microsoft 365 suite. As Microsoft draws the curtain on routine Windows 10 updates on October 14, 2025, customers face urgent questions about...
  19. Microsoft 365 on Windows 10: Key Dates and Transition to Windows 11 by 2026

    Microsoft has announced that, starting August 2026, it will cease releasing new features for Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10. This decision aligns with the company's broader strategy to phase out support for Windows 10, which is scheduled to reach its end of support on October 14, 2025...
  20. Microsoft 365 on Windows 10: End of Feature Updates in 2026 and How to Prepare

    The landscape of productivity software for Windows users is set to undergo a significant transformation as Microsoft announces a major policy shift for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) apps on Windows 10. Starting in August 2026, Microsoft will cease adding new features to Microsoft 365 apps...