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Windows administrators and IT professionals tracking the steady cadence of Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates will have taken particular interest in the July release, which has brought significant news for Windows 11 users. While Patch Tuesday typically focuses on crucial security updates and...

Windows 11's upcoming 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: a native option to uninstall default Microsoft Store apps via Group Policy. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about pre-installed applications often labeled as "bloatware." Historically, removing these...

Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11, delivered through KB5062553 and KB5062552 for versions 24H2 and 23H2, mark another milestone in the rapid evolution of Windows as both a productivity platform and a vehicle for continuous security improvement. Admins, enterprise IT...

Windows Performance Recorder (WPR) has long stood as one of the primary tools for collecting diagnostic and performance data on Windows systems, offering granular detail to system administrators, performance engineers, and advanced users troubleshooting performance issues. Yet, in its intricate...

The Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is a critical component in Microsoft's networking suite, enabling functionalities such as VPN services, dial-up networking, and LAN routing. Its integral role in managing remote connections makes it a focal point for security considerations. A...

The Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver, a critical component within the Windows operating system, has recently been identified as vulnerable to a significant security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-49675. This vulnerability, classified as a "use after free" issue, allows authenticated local...

CVE-2025-49664 is a Windows User-Mode Driver Framework Host Information Disclosure Vulnerability. Here are the key details: Vulnerability: Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows User-Mode Driver Framework Host. Attack Vector: Local (the attacker must have...

The Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host has been identified with a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48819. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges over an adjacent network by exploiting sensitive data stored in improperly locked memory...

In April 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-26688, affecting the Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) functionality within Windows operating systems. This flaw, stemming from a stack-based buffer overflow, allows authorized local attackers to escalate their...

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49677, has been discovered in Microsoft's Brokering File System, posing significant risks to Windows users. This flaw, classified as a "use-after-free" vulnerability, enables authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges locally...

Windows 11, after a protracted journey of nearly four years since its release, has finally reached a pivotal milestone: it now powers more than half of all Windows-based desktop machines, overtaking the long-standing dominance of Windows 10. StatCounter’s most recent data, referenced as of July...

Bringing a personalized touch to the computing experience has long been a goal for operating system designers, and Microsoft’s apparent development of AI-powered dynamic wallpapers for Windows 11 could mark a significant milestone in this journey. According to newly surfaced details from preview...

As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become Microsoft's most widely used desktop operating system. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a 50.88% share of the Windows desktop market, edging out Windows 10, which has declined to 46.2%...

The desktop computing landscape has entered a pivotal new era as Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 in global market share, securing its position as the leading desktop operating system. This achievement comes nearly four years after Windows 11’s debut, a period marked by cautious...

Windows 11 continues to ride the crest of artificial intelligence integration, and its journey into AI-powered personalization may be far from over. After unveiling major features like Copilot, Windows AI Actions, and the much-discussed Recall, fresh evidence suggests that a new...

Microsoft Edge sits at the center of a heated debate among Windows 11 users — lauded for technical excellence and roundly criticized for its role in shaping, and at times subverting, user choice. The browser epitomizes Microsoft’s willingness to intertwine its ecosystem ever deeper into the...

You’re working on an important document, humming along with your favorite playlist, when suddenly everything freezes. The dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) flashes onto your monitor, announcing that Windows has hit “a problem and needs to restart.” For decades, this intimidating blue warning...

Every few weeks, it seems as though the tech world collectively holds its breath, watching for some headline-grabbing news about which version of Windows dominates the desktop. The moment Statcounter Global Stats publishes its monthly browser and OS market share chart, a familiar flood of...

As the anticipation grows for the next major release of Windows 11, a wave of excitement and cautious optimism is sweeping through the IT community and enterprise sector. Windows 11 version 25H2, expected by many to arrive this October, promises not just incremental improvements but a...

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 marks a significant turning point for Microsoft's command-line history, as the company officially removes Windows PowerShell 2.0 after over 16 years of service. This strategic move, aimed at modernizing and securing the Windows ecosystem, carries broad...