Windows enthusiasts following the evolution of Microsoft’s flagship operating system have a new reason to be excited: the first preview build of Windows 11 25H2 has officially arrived, signaling a pivotal step forward not just for the OS’s roadmap, but also for its direction in security...
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Microsoft has released the KB5062553 cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4652. This update, dated July 8, 2025, introduces several enhancements and addresses various issues to improve system performance and security.
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Automating backups of important files to an external drive is a task every Windows 11 user should master to avoid the pain and disruption of data loss. With ransomware attacks, drive failures, or the all-too-common accidental deletion always lurking as threats, implementing a robust, automated...
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Following the installation of the June 26, 2025, KB5060829 update for Windows 11 version 24H2, users have reported encountering a recurring error message related to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. This error, logged as Event ID 2042 in the Event Viewer, displays the message "Config Read...
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In countless organizations, USB device management remains a cornerstone of endpoint security strategy—and for good reason. The ability to block, restrict, or finely control access to removable storage devices by policy is critical in thwarting “sneakernet” malware, preventing unauthorized...
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The world of personal computing has evolved rapidly, but one thing remains a constant concern for users: data privacy. As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, the amount of information collected by operating systems and applications only continues to grow. Windows 11...
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Four years have passed since Microsoft unveiled Windows 11, an operating system designed to offer a sleeker, more modern desktop experience—yet it remains curiously anchored to its past. Not only does Windows 11 lack some features taken for granted in Windows 10, such as the freedom to move the...
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With less than four months remaining before Windows 10 officially reaches its end of support, the march toward Windows 11 has taken on new urgency for IT leaders, businesses, and everyday users alike. The latest improvements arriving in June 2025 not only serve as enticements for those...
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The latest Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, as referenced in KB5061090 and released on June 26, 2025, offers crucial support for users of Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. Much more than a routine patch, these Safe OS Dynamic Updates are integral, under-the-hood components designed to...
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On April 8, 2025, Microsoft released a comprehensive set of security updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities across its product suite. This release, part of Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday schedule, underscores the company's commitment to maintaining the security and integrity of its...
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Here’s what you need to know and do if Windows 11 “Scan for Updates” is broken, as recently confirmed by Microsoft (especially on version 24H2):
What’s Happening?
The “Scan for Windows updates” function may freeze or stop responding, making it hard to get essential security updates.
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After years of anticipation, the balance of power in the PC operating system world is finally on the cusp of a dramatic shift. According to a fresh analysis of global desktop usage, Windows 11 is set to overtake its predecessor to become the world’s most popular desktop operating system. The...
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Just as the digital landscape seems to become safer with every Windows update, new and more sophisticated vulnerabilities lurk around the corner, exploiting the thin cracks left behind. In the battle to protect kernel memory, Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) emerged as a key...
In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant security enhancement to Windows Hello, its biometric authentication system, by requiring color cameras for facial recognition. This change aims to bolster security but also introduces challenges for users in low-light environments.
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A recent security analysis has unveiled a method to bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) protections in Windows 11 24H2 by exploiting an HVCI-compatible driver with physical memory access capabilities. This research, published by security expert Yazid on June 9, 2025...
Windows 11 users are once again at the forefront of Microsoft’s ongoing push to deliver enhanced productivity and AI-powered experiences with the newly released KB5060842 update, targeting those running version 24H2. Rolling out under the “2025-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2...
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For millions of Windows users and IT departments worldwide, the march toward October 14, 2025 looms ever larger—a firm deadline, underscored by Microsoft’s most recent messaging and a hard shift in strategy. In its latest advertising, Microsoft bluntly urges the community to “stay on the right...
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Windows Insiders eager to push the limits of Microsoft’s flagship operating system have fresh grounds for experimentation, as the company unveils Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230 (KB5058506) to the Beta Channel. Tailored for devices running Windows 11, version 24H2, this release marks...
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Cookie-based attacks and overlooked tokens have quietly lingered on the periphery of infosec conference talks for years, but recent research presented at OffensiveCon25 has shone a spotlight on the very heart of Windows 11's Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM). This kernel subsystem—once considered...
For anyone who’s used Windows 11 even briefly, it’s clear the operating system draws a line between innovation and irritation more boldly than many of its predecessors. Microsoft’s latest OS offers notable advancements in security, speed, and design—but from the moment you first boot up, a...