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Identity & Access

Microsoft's New Passkey System Has Flaws That Let Old Hacking Tricks Work Again

A security researcher found three near-exploitable bugs in Windows 11 and Microsoft's cloud login service, just as the company prepares to make passkeys the default sign-in method for hundreds of millions of users.

4 min read
Illustration: a modern laptop on a plain desk, screen showing a generic blue software update progress bar without any brand
Policy & Regulation

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro users have three months before security updates stop

Microsoft has set 13 October 2026 as the cut-off for monthly patches on Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro, and on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016.

3 min read
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Vulnerabilities

Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update for Dell PCs After Shutdowns and Overheating

A clash between a new Windows USB-C component and an Intel power-management driver is causing shutdowns and heat problems on some Dell laptops.

3 min read
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Vulnerabilities

Microsoft Ships July 2026 Patch Tuesday: 571 Fixes, Better AirPods Pairing, and a Quieter Widgets Panel

The mandatory Windows 11 update rolls up months of security holes and finally tames Bluetooth pairing gremlins. Here is what it actually changes on your PC.

4 min read
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Policy & Regulation

Microsoft trials an ad-free Windows Search for Insiders

The refreshed search bar prioritises your files and apps over Store promos and web suggestions, and adds a toggle to switch them off entirely.

3 min read
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Policy & Regulation

Windows will start backing up work laptops by default in 2026

Microsoft is flipping its enterprise settings backup tool from opt-in to opt-out for Windows 11 26H2, and IT teams have until later this year to decide if they want it on.

4 min read
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Cloud Security

Microsoft Begins Testing Cloud Rebuild, a Remote Reinstall Tool for Broken Windows 11 PCs

Cloud Rebuild downloads a fresh copy of Windows and drivers from Microsoft's servers even when the machine won't boot. It is available now to Insiders on the Experimental channel.

3 min read
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