Windows

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

Here's a look at the most recent Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft as well as a collection of recent updates so you can track what's changed.

By Dan Muse

Mar 16, 20265 mins

Microsoft OfficeWindows 10Windows 11

Microsoft shuffles leadership as Copilot and AI agents reshape its core products

By Taryn Plumb

Mar 13, 20266 mins

MicrosoftOperating SystemsWindows

Articles

Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps

These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself.

By Valerie Potter

Feb 17, 2026 14 mins

BusinessMicrosoft 365Small and Medium Business

February’s Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws, including 6 being exploited

IT admins will be busy this month patching Microsoft software and apps, but not nearly as busy as they were in January.

By Greg Lambert

Feb 13, 2026 18 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeOffice Suites

Four new reasons why Windows LNK files cannot be trusted

By putting conflicting metadata in LNK files, a researcher found four new ways to spoof targets, hide arguments, and run unintended programs in Windows Explorer.

By Shweta Sharma

Feb 13, 2026 4 mins

Endpoint ProtectionWindowsWindows Security

Pretend Disk Format: PDFs harbor new dangers

Virtual Hard Disks masquerading as PDF files are allowing hackers to sneak remote-access software through enterprise defenses.

By Maxwell Cooter

Feb 6, 2026 2 mins

CybercrimeMalwareWindows

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

Windows 11 LTSC explained: The OS when you need stability above all

Formerly known as the Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB), Windows' Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is designed for mission-critical, highly regulated, or restricted environments, allowing companies to maintain a stable, feature-locked OS for years.

By Taryn Plumb and Gregg Keizer

Feb 4, 2026 8 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

After criticism, Microsoft promises big improvements for Windows 11

The company said it is now focused on improving system performance and the user experience for the operating system.

By Viktor Eriksson

Jan 30, 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsWindowsWindows 11

How to reduce Windows driver bloat

Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with outdated device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and simple techniques to remove obsolete or unused items in the Windows driver store.

By Ed Tittel

Jan 29, 2026 13 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindows 10Windows 11

Microsoft releases second out-of-band fix for Windows in a week

January’s Patch Tuesday updates caused several serious issues, calling Microsoft’s quality control into question.

By Maxwell Cooter

Jan 26, 2026 2 mins

Email ClientsMicrosoft OutlookWindows

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

The rise of AI tools and services has added a new twist to the decline and fall of standalone Windows PCs.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Jan 22, 2026 6 mins

Desktop PCsDesktop VirtualizationWindows PCs

Microsoft rolls out emergency fix for Windows 11

Now it is possible to turn the computer off and on again.

By Mikael Markander

Jan 19, 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsSecurityWindows

For January, Patch Tuesday starts off with a bang

The latest update from Microsoft deals with 112 flaws, including eight the company rated critical — and three zero-day exploits. Ninety-five of the vulnerabilities affect Windows.

By Greg Lambert

Jan 16, 2026 12 mins

Endpoint ProtectionMicrosoftWindows Security