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The latest Windows 11 optional update is KB5070311. It is the November 2025 update and it came a little late (Dec. 1). But now it’s here, it’s provided some headaches alongside the new improvements.

October marks the final official Patch Tuesday for Windows 10. This month's update included a record 173 security fixes. All the new and improved features were reserved for Windows 11. Microsoft has ...

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Microsoft has released the KB5067036 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which begins the rollout of the Administrator Protection cybersecurity feature and an updated Start Menu.

December 4, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google The update screen is a normal occurrence on Windows machines, so of course hackers are now manipulating it to ...

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The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

The first major update is here for Windows 10 PCs with ESU. The update fixes a couple of bugs that affected ESU registrations. The update also patches 66 security flaws for Windows 11 and 10 with ESU.

Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. Windows 11 25H2 is a minor update, and it shares the same platform release as Windows 11 ...

I have faced this small but familiar frustration on Windows 11. Windows Update says that I'm up to date, yet I still get certain telltale signs of an outdated driver. These may be Wi‑Fi dropouts, a ...