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5 big Windows headaches and how to fix them

Dealing with Windows annoyances can eat into your productivity. These fixes will curb Windows’ worst behavior so you can get more done.

By Preston Gralla

9 Nov 202618 mins

MicrosoftWindows 10Windows 11

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Windows 11 gains ground as price hike looms for Windows 10 security updates

A year after mainstream support for Windows 10 ended, business customers' fees for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program are about to double.

By Viktor Eriksson

7 Oct 2026 2 mins

MicrosoftWindowsWindows 11

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Microsoft adds support for Linux containers in WSL

The popular Windows Subsystem for Linux feature lets users run Linux distros on Windows — and now supports containers as well.

By Mikael Markander

2 Oct 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsWindowsWindows 11

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Microsoft mops up after Patch Tuesday broke logins, audio, Excel

Patch early and often, but not too early or you’ll be doing it too often…

By Maxwell Cooter

19 Sep 2026 2 mins

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeWindows 11

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Windows bug incorrectly tells users that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off

The glitch, which Microsoft says it working to fix, creates an attacker opportunity by convincing users to ignore critical cybersecurity alerts.

By Evan Schuman

1 Sep 2026 6 mins

Anti MalwareMicrosoftSecurity Software

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August’s Patch Tuesday is a monster: 751 fixes, with an exploited Windows flaw

August’s Patch Tuesday is a big one: 751 fixes, an exploited WinSock flaw and plenty of critical Windows, Office and Exchange issues.

By Greg Lambert

15 Aug 2026 14 mins

AdobeBrowsersMicrosoft

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How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows — and why you shouldn’t

Here’s how to make Chrome, Firefox, or another browser the primary one in Windows 10 or 11. (But are you sure you want to?)

By Preston Gralla

14 Aug 2026 9 mins

Microsoft EdgeSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 10

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July's Patch Tuesday sees an end-of-support collision amidst a massive, record-setting patch wave

It's an absolute beast with over 700 fixes and active zero-days landing right as major SQL and SharePoint versions hit end of support.

By Greg Lambert

18 Jul 2026 18 mins

Application SecurityMicrosoftWindows

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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for the June 26, 2026 releases for the Beta, Beta 26H1, Experimental, Experimental 26H1, and Experimental Future Platforms Channels.

By Preston Gralla

29 Jun 2026 61 mins

MicrosoftWindowsWindows 11

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Microsoft is turning Windows 11 into an AI operating system

Bit by bit, the company is weaving AI throughout its desktop OS.

By Agam Shah

26 Jun 2026 4 mins

Generative AIWindowsWindows 11

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Microsoft broke some OLE automations with latest Windows update

Third-party applications can no longer open Office documents for you.

By Maxwell Cooter

20 Jun 2026 2 mins

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word

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For June, Patch Tuesday means an IT scramble

Microsoft’s monthly update included 206 fixes for flaws in everything from Windows to Office to Exchange Server, not to mention three zero-days.

By Greg Lambert

13 Jun 2026 18 mins

MicrosoftOperating SystemsWindows

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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5094126 (Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2) and KB5095051 (Windows 11 26H1), both released on June 9, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

10 Jun 2026 35 mins

BusinessSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 11

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The business value of AI for IT solutions

In ITSM, there’s an ever-increasing demand for digital services. The world of ITSM can be chaotic and overwhelming for organizations that strive to deliver the best possible technology experiences.

The post The business value of AI for IT solutions appeared first on Whitepaper Repository –.

By ServiceNow

01 Aug 2026

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