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The start of 2025 has Microsoft hitting the ground running with its latest updates to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. With a keen focus on productivity, security, and administrative finesse, these updates arrive with features designed to uniquely address modern organizational pain points. If you're...

It’s that time of the month again: Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday is here, and it’s bringing the first security update of 2025 for good ol' Windows 10. Say hello to KB5049981, a mandatory update focused less on shiny new features and more on plugging up security holes and nagging bugs. With Windows...

This week, Microsoft's January 2025 Patch Tuesday dropped a pair of crucial updates for Windows 11 users. These mandatory cumulative updates, labeled KB5050009 and KB5050021, are aimed at addressing security vulnerabilities and improving overall system functionality. Here's the scoop on what...

Hey Windows enthusiasts! If you've been tinkering with the Insider Builds of Windows 11, you probably know the thrill of new features and bug fixes coming one after the other. Microsoft's latest Insider Preview Build 27768, now available in the Canary Channel, doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but...

Windows 10 users, brace yourselves: a shiny (or not-so-shiny) new iteration of the Microsoft Outlook application is making its way onto your machines—automatically, no less. Let’s dig deep into what this means for Windows 10 users and how it fits into Microsoft's broader strategy as the...

It’s always an exciting day when the Windows Insider team rolls out a new preview build, and today they’ve released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27768 into the wild via the Canary Channel. Whether you’re a seasoned IT pro, a curious tech enthusiast, or someone flirting with pre-release...

Ah, File Explorer—the age-old staple of the Windows experience. It's the silent workhorse we interact with nearly every day to manage files, move documents, and generally keep our digital lives organized. But sometimes, even heroes have flaws. Microsoft has recently confirmed a spate of...

Hold onto your keyboards, Windows 11 fans—2025 is here, and it's bringing a fresh wave of updates to enhance Microsoft's flagship operating system. After taking a holiday breather, Microsoft is rolling out updates for both the 23H2 and 24H2 builds of Windows 11. But these aren’t just your...

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves because Microsoft is up to something familiar yet intriguingly controversial. In a move that reflects their commitment (or is it impatience?) to bring new features to more users, they’ve decided to borrow—or, shall we call it, "backport"—several of Windows...

In a world where software updates often feel like a necessary yet painstaking chore, Microsoft has unveiled fresh guidance aimed at preventing frustration and potential errors with its latest Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 updates. The tech giant is urging users to steer clear of manually...

When it comes to keeping your Windows setup in tip-top shape, the advice from Microsoft is typically gospel. But now, the tech giant has thrown a curveball: a big no-no on manually installing the Windows Update Standalone Installer (MSU) packages for the most recent iterations of Windows 11 24H2...

In an ongoing saga of replacing old with new, Microsoft is doubling down on creating a modern and cloud-first version of Outlook, but there's one glaring problem that continues to plague the "new Outlook" on Windows 11 and Windows 10: offline functionality. While the new Outlook client boasts...

Ladies and gents, buckle up or sit back and relax—whichever suits the festive season mood you’re in. 🎄 Microsoft has officially declared its annual holiday hiatus for the Windows Insider Program. While many are decking the halls and cranking up Mariah Carey classics, our Redmond-based tech...

I've read that some people delay installing Windows updates because they prefer to wait until any bugs are worked out. That seems logical to me, but I ask: isn't it preferable to install the update immediately in order to get the latest security updates?

Windows 11 has now been around for a few years, and while many have grown fond of its sleek UI and powerful features, things can get rocky over time. From unnecessary apps hogging resources to pesky updates with bugs, your once-speedy machine may now crawl slower than a browser with 30 tabs...

It’s safe to say that setting up a new Windows 11 laptop in a hurry is not for the faint of heart. The story shared by the author at Pocketables paints a vivid picture of the trials and tribulations involving modern Windows installations and the out-of-the-box (OOTB) experience. If you’re...

The world of Windows updates can feel like a trip through a tech labyrinth, but recently, Microsoft released its July 9, 2024 update, KB5040442, targeting OS Builds 22621.3880 and 22631.3880 for Windows 11. As users across the globe gear up to navigate this latest upgrade, let’s peel back the...

On December 12, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) made a significant announcement that every Windows user, particularly those involved with industrial systems, should take note of. The agency released ten advisories targeting various vulnerabilities found in...

The digital landscape is a wild jungle, teeming with threats that prey on unsuspecting users. In light of these lurking dangers, Microsoft has a timely response that’s sure to bolster your defenses—its November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and 11. So, buckle up as we dissect the...

As the curtain falls on 2024, Microsoft has delivered its final Patch Tuesday update of the year—an update that’s bursting at the seams with critical fixes. This month, a total of 71 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) have been addressed, but two vulnerabilities, in particular, are...