KB5077181 (build 26200.7840) for Windows 11 drops as the February 2026 update
Microsoft ships the February 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 with cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, and major security changes.
KB5075912 (build 19045.6937) for Windows 10 ESU drops as the February 2026 update
Microsoft rolls out the fourth Patch Tuesday Extended Security Update for Windows 10 with some fixes.
Windows 11 security is shifting toward user consent and transparency
Microsoft wants you to explicitly approve what apps and AI can do, signaling a shift toward consent-first security on Windows 11.
Build 26300.7760 (KB5077202) for Windows 11 26H2 improves Cameras and Taskbar (Dev)
Microsoft pushes a quality update to Windows 11 26H2 with new features for cameras, new emojis, and other visual changes.
Windows 11 January update (KB5074109) breaks NVIDIA GPUs (fix included)
Microsoft kicks the new year with a security update for Windows 11 thatd breaks graphics cards from NVIDIA, but here's the fix.
KB5074176 (build 28020.1546) for Windows 11 26H1 fixes annoying apps problems (Canary)
Another Canary build lands with fixes only, leaving Insiders questioning Microsoft’s direction.
Firefox makes turning off AI easy, something Edge doesn’t yet
Mozilla responds to AI backlash with unified AI controls in Firefox 148, while Edge continues pushing Copilot without an all-in-one off ...
Build 26300.7733 (KB5074178) for Windows 11 26H2 adds native Sysmon feature (Dev, Beta)
Microsoft pushes a quality update to Windows 11 26H2 with Sysmon, fixes, and improvements.
Notepad++ compromised – here’s what happened, and how to protect your PC
Notepad++ users targeted in a hosting compromise – update your app now to stay safe.
Microsoft plans to disable NTLM by default on Windows 11
Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on NTLM, forcing Windows 11 and Windows Server toward modern, Kerberos-based security by default.