While you may be able to install Windows 11 Home, the basic version, at no cost, you won’t get remote desktop access, BitLocker device encryption, Hyper-V, or other exclusive features. Besides, at ...

The vulnerability comes from the way Notepad handles Markdown hyperlinks. Attackers craft malicious .md files with embedded ...

A new version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is now available, offering you the latest Windows 11 version and its updates.

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install ...

CISA adds six Microsoft zero-days to its KEV catalog, confirming active exploitation. The flaws include security bypass bugs and a Remote Desktop privilege escalation issue.

Microsoft’s monthly release of security updates Tuesday included fixes for six vulnerabilities that are considered to be ...

Microsoft's Secure Boot certificates expire in June, and unless you've enrolled in its 'Extended Security Updates' program, ...

Microsoft is removing .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows 11 Optional Features, starting with Canary builds, shifting it to a standalone install.

If you’ve been following our coverage for the last few years, you’ll already know that 2025 is the year that Windows 10 died. Technically. “Died,” because Microsoft’s formal end-of-support date came ...

Windows 10 has a new update as part of Microsoft's extended support It reportedly breaks StartIsBack, a popular customization app The December patch also apparently causes issues with multiple ...

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Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...