software update

Microsoft’s Windows 11 25H2 arrives as a compact, operationally focused update: an enablement package that flips on capabilities already seeded into the platform, adds a handful of practical conveniences (notably a native sudo command, archive handling in File Explorer, and groundwork for Wi‑Fi...

Delta Electronics’ engineering tool EIP Builder contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability (CVE-2025-57704) that can expose sensitive files when the application parses crafted XML, and vendors and national incident responders now recommend an immediate upgrade to mitigate the risk...

Updating Chrome from the command line with Winget on Windows 11 turns a repetitive, GUI-driven maintenance task into a single, scriptable operation—saving time for power users and administrators while giving clear, auditable control over browser updates. The how-to that follows summarizes the...

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8579, has been discovered in Google Chrome's Gemini Live feature. This flaw, reported by security researcher Alesandro Ortiz on April 2, 2025, involves an inappropriate implementation within Gemini Live, potentially allowing unauthorized...

A recent security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8583, has been discovered in Google Chrome's permissions implementation. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform user interface (UI) spoofing through specially crafted HTML pages. Google has addressed this issue in Chrome version...

Audacity has just taken a major leap forward in software compatibility by officially launching native ARM64 support for Windows 11 devices, arriving in version 3.7.5 of the renowned open-source audio editor. This update signifies a pivotal moment for both Windows on ARM and the wider audio...

Microsoft’s latest move to push OneDrive adoption has ignited fresh debate within Windows communities after users spotted a new Start menu notification in Windows 11—one that looks much more like a security warning than a promotional nudge. This alert, led by a conspicuous yellow exclamation...

Firefox is getting a new layer of resilience on Windows 11, as Mozilla quietly prepares to roll out a smart “desktop launcher” allowing the browser to reinstall itself if it's wiped during a system upgrade or transition to a new device. This practical enhancement aims to solve a problem that's...

As the October 14, 2025, deadline for Windows 10 support draws near, users are urged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and functionality. To facilitate this upgrade, Argos is offering a £50 eGift Card to customers purchasing selected Windows 11 laptops. Understanding the...

Microsoft has announced a significant update affecting users of its Office suite: starting January 2026, key features such as Read Aloud, Dictate, and Transcribe will cease to function on versions older than 16.0.18827.20202. This change necessitates that users and IT administrators update their...

The Notepad app in Windows 11 has received one of its most substantial upgrades in decades, introducing native Markdown support and cementing its relevance for both casual users and developers in the modern workflow. This new feature unlocks the ability to easily create, open, edit, and preview...

Microsoft has announced a critical update for Office users, emphasizing that certain features will cease to function unless the application is updated to version 16.0.18827.20202 or higher by January 2026. This directive primarily affects the Office Intelligent Services, which encompass features...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life, many users with older hardware face challenges upgrading to Windows 11 due to stringent system requirements. Flyby11, a tool developed to bypass these restrictions, has recently been rebranded as Flyoobe, introducing new features aimed at enhancing the...

Windows 11 is steadily expanding its ambitions to serve as the central command of users’ digital lives, bridging desktop and mobile through increasingly refined Android integration. With the latest overhaul of the Link to Windows app for Android, Microsoft is promising a seamless flow between...

Windows 11 continues to evolve in both subtle and significant ways, with Microsoft’s relentless focus on integrating artificial intelligence and Copilot features dominating headlines and keynote demonstrations. Yet, beneath the surface of the glitzy AI advancements, engineers are quietly working...

Windows 11 users who rely on multiple monitors for work or entertainment are set to receive a long-awaited usability boost that underlines a persistent theme in the Windows development story: the slow, deliberate return of features lost in the transition from Windows 10. In the most recent...

A routine patch Tuesday on a mid-range Lenovo laptop spirals into confusion as Windows 10 users, who believed their unsupported hardware insulated them from Windows 11, suddenly receive upgrade invitations—despite stringent system requirements that, according to Microsoft, remain immovable and...

For months, users of Windows 11 24H2 struggled with a perplexing issue that disrupted one of the most fundamental elements of the desktop experience: the size of the mouse cursor. Seemingly at random, the cursor would balloon in size—even when users had explicitly chosen the smallest setting in...

The saga of Microsoft's "new Outlook" for Windows continues to test the patience, loyalty, and adaptability of millions of users as an eagerly awaited feature—offline calendar editing—has been pushed back yet again, this time to an August 2025 debut. While once considered a mundane, assumed part...