Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

There are situations where you may want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security feature. I'll show you how to do it safely.

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break RemoteApp connections

Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows updates trigger RemoteApp connection failures on Windows 11 24H2/25H2 and Windows ...

Microsoft will finally kill obsolete cipher that has wreaked decades of havoc

Microsoft is killing off an obsolete and vulnerable encryption cipher that Windows has supported by default for 26 years ...
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Microsoft issues emergency Windows server security patch - update now or risk attack

Microsoft issues emergency patch for a critical WSUS flaw enabling remote code execution CVE-2025-59287 allows unauthenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges without user interaction An ...
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Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA Customers

Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. Most users worldwide must enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to continue receiving patches; however, customers in the ...
Computerworld

For September, Patch Tuesday means fixes for Windows, Office and SQL Server

This month’s collection of fixes from Microsoft includes 86 patches — but at least there were no zero-day bugs. Microsoft released 86 patches this week with updates for Office, Windows, and SQL Server ...
ZDNet

Microsoft rolls out Windows security changes to prevent another CrowdStrike meltdown

Last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown was a nightmare for network administrators worldwide, disrupting healthcare systems, cutting off access to banking systems, and grounding aircraft. All in all, the ...