Windows 10’s clock is counting down to end of support, and with it comes a hard choice for privacy‑minded users: pay to keep an aging platform patched, accept newer versions of Windows with tighter cloud hooks, or make a clean break to something else entirely. The argument gaining traction is...
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Xbox’s PC app is getting a major usability push for PC and handheld gamers with a new “My Apps” hub that collects browsers, utilities, and rival storefronts in a single launcher inside the Xbox PC app — a move designed to make the Xbox app the central home for everything you play on Windows. The...
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For many newcomers and even seasoned users, the thought of updating the Linux kernel evokes a sense of apprehension. The kernel, after all, is the beating heart of any Linux distribution, dictating how software interacts with hardware and forming the core of your computer’s operating system...
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In the ongoing arms race between tech giants, software vulnerabilities are increasingly weaponized not only by cybercriminals but by the vendors themselves in the battle for narrative control. Microsoft’s recent public exposure of a serious macOS security flaw—dubbed "Sploitlight" and tracked as...
File name extensions play a crucial role in the world of Windows computing, acting as a digital shorthand that tells both users and the operating system what kind of data a file contains and how it should be handled. While these little period-separated letter clusters, like .docx or .jpg, often...
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Microsoft has released the KB5063689 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025 on July 22, 2025. This update enhances the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) by addressing specific issues to improve system stability and security.
Key Highlights of KB5063689...
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Windows 11 has continued to evolve at an impressive pace, and the first half of July 2025 has proven no exception. For enthusiasts and IT pros tracking every build in the Insider Program, the month brought a string of preview updates, with Microsoft landing important new features across several...
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Windows 11’s relentless march toward robust security just took a decisive leap forward with the introduction of the innovative Administrator Protection feature. Announced in a recent Windows Insider blog post and detailed on the Windows IT Pro blog, this capability landed with the latest preview...
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5064489, for Windows 11 version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4656. This update addresses critical issues that necessitated immediate attention outside the regular update schedule.
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Security Enhancements: The...
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As millions of users confront the pivotal decision of whether to stick with Windows 10, upgrade to Windows 11, or pursue alternatives outside the Microsoft ecosystem, a deeper conversation has emerged around the topic of telemetry and data collection practices. For privacy-conscious individuals...
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Windows 11 25H2 is poised to redefine the relationship between security tools and its foundational architecture, marking a significant evolutionary step in how the operating system safeguards itself and its users. For decades, security vendors such as CrowdStrike, Bitdefender, and their...
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A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49691, has been discovered in Windows Miracast Wireless Display, posing significant risks to users. This flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow within the Windows Media component, allowing unauthorized attackers on the same network to...
Here is a summary of the KB5062693: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2 and 23H2, released on July 8, 2025:
Summary
Purpose: This update makes improvements to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) in Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2.
Secure Boot Certificate Expiration...
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Here is a summary of CVE-2025-48809 based on your prompt and the official Microsoft Security Response Center:
CVE-2025-48809 – Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description: This vulnerability involves the removal or modification of processor optimization or...
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When preparing your organization's Windows ecosystem for a pivotal infrastructure update, few developments in recent years compare to the anticipated expiration of Secure Boot certificates in June 2026. Behind every modern Windows startup—whether it’s on an enterprise desktop, a home PC, or a...
Microsoft’s approach to system protection features in Windows 11 has seen notable evolution, and recent confirmations about the automatic deletion of System Restore points underscore an important shift for both mainstream and power users. The announcement, initially detailed by Forbes and...
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Microsoft’s June 2025 update for Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a pivotal change to the operating system’s approach to system recovery—permanently reducing system restore point retention from 90 days to just 60 days. This new policy, quietly embedded within OS Build 26100.4349 (delivered...
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Microsoft’s tradition of robust backward compatibility has long set it apart in the realm of operating systems, making Windows the platform of choice for a vast range of consumers and enterprises alike. From dusty dot-matrix printers to niche industrial controllers, generations of hardware have...
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As millions of Windows 11 users increasingly depend on their PCs for work, creativity, and gaming, Microsoft’s behind-the-scenes decisions about driver management can have a far-reaching impact. The latest policy shift—the decision to stop pushing older, so-called legacy drivers through Windows...
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Microsoft has released the KB5060842 update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4349. This update, dated June 10, 2025, focuses primarily on enhancing the security and reliability of the operating system.
Key Highlights:
Security Enhancements: The update addresses...
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