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August’s Patch Tuesday is a monster: 751 fixes, with an exploited Windows flaw

August’s Patch Tuesday is a big one: 751 fixes, an exploited WinSock flaw and plenty of critical Windows, Office and Exchange issues.

By Greg Lambert

Aug 14, 202614 mins

AdobeBrowsersMicrosoft

How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows — and why you shouldn’t

By Preston Gralla

Aug 14, 20269 mins

Microsoft EdgeSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 10

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

By Dan Muse and Ken Mingis

Jul 17, 20266 mins

Microsoft OfficeWindows 10Windows 11

July's Patch Tuesday sees an end-of-support collision amidst a massive, record-setting patch wave

By Greg Lambert

Jul 17, 202618 mins

Application SecurityMicrosoftWindows

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Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Here's what those enrolled in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program need to know about each monthly security update. Now updated for KB5094127, released on June 9, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

Jun 9, 2026 46 mins

BusinessSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 10

16 ways to speed up Windows 11

No matter the age of your Windows 11 PC, it could run faster. Try these tips to speed it up and stabilize it.

By Preston Gralla

Jun 5, 2026 25 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindowsWindows 11

Windows 11 Smart App Control explained

After an update, Microsoft's app gatekeeping feature is more flexible but still lacks granular controls.

By Ed Tittel

Jun 1, 2026 10 mins

Application SecurityWindows 11Windows Security

How to protect Windows 10 and 11 PCs from ransomware

Ransomware is running rampant, but there are several ways individuals and admins can protect their Windows PCs. Here’s what to do.

By Preston Gralla

May 29, 2026 13 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindows 10Windows 11

Improve communication in the workplace to grow your business

It’s no secret that poor communication is detrimental to your organization, but just how detrimental may come as a surprise.

By Microsoft

Apr 29, 2020 6 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

FAQ: What you need to know about expiring Windows Secure Boot certificates

A major change is coming to Windows that neither individual users nor IT admins can ignore. Here’s how to prepare.

By Andy Patrizio

May 26, 2026 9 mins

Windows 10Windows 11Windows PCs

Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows, Office, and Copilot

These guides will help you get more out of Microsoft Copilot, several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows, and Windows itself.

By Valerie Potter

May 26, 2026 16 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeSmall and Medium Business

Microsoft is working on a patch for 'YellowKey' attack on Bitlocker, offers temporary fix

Exploitation requires physical access, so enterprises should look to their device security policies.

By Maxwell Cooter

May 20, 2026 4 mins

VulnerabilitiesWindowsZero-Day Vulnerabilities

Microsoft May security patch fails for some due to boot partition size glitch

Consultants see the problem eating away at valuable patch resources because of a lack of Microsoft update hygiene.

By Evan Schuman

May 18, 2026 4 mins

Endpoint ProtectionWindows 11Windows Security

Stealthy malware abuses Microsoft Phone Link to siphon SMS OTPs from enterprise PCs

A previously undocumented .NET trojan and its companion Pheno plugin allow attackers to capture mobile authentication codes from Windows systems without compromising the phone.

By Gyana Swain

May 5, 2026 5 mins

Endpoint ProtectionMobile SecurityWindows Security

Windows shell spoofing vulnerability puts sensitive data at risk

A flaw remaining after the February patch of a zero day is already being exploited, and slow patch cycles in both government and enterprises are giving attackers the upper hand.

By Maxwell Cooter

May 1, 2026 5 mins

CyberattacksCybercrimeVulnerabilities