Windows 11 is having its worst year yet, with nonstop bugs, broken updates, and unwanted features pushing users to the ...

This month's extended security update for Windows 11 broke Message Queuing (MSMQ), which is typically used by enterprises to manage background tasks.

A security update issued on December Patch Tuesday changes the MSMQ security model, causing failures in programs ranging from POS to fire alarms.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft’s mandatory security update this month has been described ...

An October 2025 Microsoft Windows security update is wreaking havoc on enterprises, impacting multiple systems with bugs ranging from annoying to showstopper. The update in KB5066835 was intended to ...

Updating your operating system has never been more vital, given the number of critical security vulnerabilities being fixed across iOS, macOS, and, of course, Windows right now. The very last thing ...

Microsoft’s December update for Windows 11 was meant to improve security and reliability. Instead, it has left some users ...

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...

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 ...

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