windows security patches

Every Windows update cycle brings both anticipation and apprehension for IT professionals, business administrators, and everyday users. The May 13, 2025, rollout of Hotpatch KB5058497 (OS Build 26100.3981) is no exception. Marketed by Microsoft as an important hotpatch for the latest generations...

Laptop performance issues can sneak up on even the most seasoned Windows users, often the result of everyday habits that seem harmless but quietly cripple the speed and stability of your system over time. The good news? By recognizing and breaking these bad laptop habits, you can reclaim lost...

In late April, a wave of frustration swept through enterprise IT departments worldwide as Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 upgrade—version 24H2—hit an unexpected barricade in its rollout. Organizations reliant on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a cornerstone of centralized update management...

Windows 11 Insiders have been greeted with the release of Build 26120.3950 (KB5055653) in the Beta Channel, marking another significant step forward for Microsoft’s continuously evolving operating system. This build, targeted at those testing Windows 11 version 24H2, not only brings with it a...

The slow, inexorable demise of Windows 10 has been a topic of speculation, debate, and even anxiety within the worldwide Windows community since the unveiling of its successor, Windows 11, in October 2021. While Microsoft officially announced October 14, 2025, as the end-of-support date for...

Woes and Workarounds: Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 24H2 Update Blues When Microsoft rolls out new Windows updates, there’s always a mix of excitement and apprehension among users, IT admins, and industry watchers. Each update promises new features, security improvements, and critical bug fixes...

Microsoft's recent Windows Server 2025 security updates have left many IT administrators scratching their heads as Remote Desktop sessions reportedly freeze shortly after connection. In a detailed announcement on its release health dashboard, Microsoft confirmed that systems running Windows...

As Microsoft's October 14, 2025 deadline approaches, Windows 10 users face a critical crossroads: the official end of support for this venerable operating system means no more security updates, no technical assistance, and a heightened risk of cyber threats. For millions worldwide, the familiar...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...

Windows 10 LTSC: The Overlooked Escape Route for Users Facing End of Support With Windows 10 support inching towards its October sunset, millions of users face a daunting decision: upgrade to newer hardware for Windows 11, experiment with alternatives like Linux, or risk operating a vulnerable...

As Microsoft prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, the millions of users still running this operating system face a crossroads. While the natural progression would be to upgrade to Windows 11, this transition is not straightforward for everyone. Many existing PCs...

As Windows 10’s official support expiration date looms in October 2025, millions of users face critical decisions about their computing futures. For those whose PCs do not meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, this transition can be particularly daunting. Yet, the end of...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...

Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...

With Microsoft continuing its monthly cadence of security and feature updates, the forthcoming rollout outlined in KB5051989 piques the interest of Windows power users, administrators, and enterprise IT decision-makers alike. This update, earmarked for February 11, 2025, targets users running...

With March 2025, Microsoft rolls out a wave of targeted security updates for Windows 10, spanning multiple old and new feature update branches. At first glance, these releases seem like routine Patch Tuesday fare, but with end-of-support deadlines looming for various Windows 10 editions, the...

Hot off the virtual presses, Microsoft has lobbed yet another volley of updates at Windows 11, determined as ever to keep your Windows install in fighting shape—or at least limping less. This week, the focus is on “Dynamic Updates,” those unsung heroes whirring behind the scenes when Windows...

Microsoft has rolled out yet another update that promises to keep our beloved Windows 11 machines safe and sound during upgrades, and this time it’s the KB5059281 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, dropping fresh as of April 22, 2025. Yes, the future is now—at least...

It always starts innocently enough: you’re powering through the final tweaks of that mission-critical client presentation, caffeinated to the gills, and—bam!—Windows 11 blinks, smirks, and proudly proclaims, "It’s update time!" Your frantic protest is met with a whirring restart and a stubborn...

Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...