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Windows 10 optional updates fix performance problems introduced last month

Optional updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 released in January have fixed performance problems when playing games, using the operating system, or even opening folders in File Explorer. […]

01 Feb

Microsoft Defender now detects Android and iOS vulnerabilities

Microsoft says threat and vulnerability management support for Android and iOS has reached general availability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the company’s enterprise endpoint security platform. […]

31 Jan

Microsoft PowerToys adds Mouse and File Explorer utilities

Microsoft has updated PowerToys with three new utilities, including a new mouse crosshair tool to quickly find the pointer on the screen and two new File Explorer add-ons. […]

29 Jan

Windows vulnerability with new public exploits lets you become admin

A security researcher has publicly disclosed an exploit for a Windows local privilege elevation vulnerability that allows anyone to gain admin privileges in Windows 10. […]

29 Jan

Microsoft: Windows needs at least 8 hours online to update reliably

Microsoft says that Windows devices need to be online for at least eight hours to get the latest updates and have them correctly installed after they’re released through Windows Update. […]

27 Jan

Microsoft: Windows 11 now in broad deployment for eligible devices

Microsoft says Windows 11 has now entered the broad deployment phase, making it available for everyone with an eligible device via Windows Update. […]

23 Jan

Microsoft tests a new “Rejuvenated” Windows 11 Task Manager, how to enable

Microsoft is testing a new hidden feature in the latest Windows 11 preview build that rejuvenates the user interface for Task Manager with a new design and modern appearance. […]

21 Jan

Microsoft backpedals on Windows 11 NCPA control panel removal

Microsoft has backpedaled its decision to forcefully redirect users from the Network Connections (ncpa.cpl) control panel to the Advanced Network Settings screen. […]

21 Jan

Microsoft disables Excel 4.0 macros by default to block malware

Microsoft has announced that Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros will now be disabled by default to protect customers from malicious documents. […]

20 Jan

Microsoft lists the Windows 10 group policies to avoid

Microsoft released a list of twenty-five group policies that admins should not use in Windows 10 and Windows 11 as they do not provide optimal behavior or cause unexpected results. […]

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