Apple released a multitude of updates Monday, October 26, 2026. In addition to the version 27.2 updates, Apple has pushed updates to its older operating systems, including a Core Graphics fix for a vulnerability that may have been exploited in targeted attacks. Apple continues to use AI to find and correct vulnerabilities across the board […]

MICROSOFT By Lance Whitney Microsoft makes some of my favorite products, ones that I couldn’t live or work without. But it also drives me nuts with all the technical problems and sales tactics I encounter. When AskWoody editor Will Fastie asked me to write an opinion piece about Microsoft as a company, I had to […]

Apple has released Updates again on Sept 28, 2026. The updates for the newer versions of the Operating Systems, macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1, iOS/iPadOS 27.0.1, watchOS 27.0.1, and visionOS 27.0.1, have no published CVE entries, and deal mostly with bug fixes that typically show up after a major version release. The iPhone 18 Pro and […]

Apple has released Security Updates on Sept 14, 2026, including the new OS versions 27 across the board: macOS Golden Gate 27, iOS/iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, HomePodOS 27, and VisionOS 27. There are over 100 vulnerabilities fixed in macOS 27 and iOS/iPadOS 27. Security updates were also released for older versions of macOS […]

ISSUE 23.37 • 2026-09-14 PATCH WATCH By Susan Bradley Is AI pushing us to patch faster? Recently, I sat down with Richard Campbell of the RunAsRadio podcast to talk about patching, security, and whether we should patch faster just because of AI. I made the point that vulnerability counts do not equate to exploitation. The […]

Apple has again released Security Updates on Sept 8, 2026, this time for iPhones and iPads. And, no, not for security reasons this time. This update, iOS/iPadOS 26.6.2, has no published CVE entries. (Whew!) Apple will hold it’s “Surprise and shine” special Event today at 10 a.m. PT, to introduce its new line of iPhones […]

For the third time in as many weeks, Apple has  released Security Updates for its more recent hardware. Today’s release included macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 and iOS/iPadOS 26.6.1.  Earlier, macOS Tahoe received some updates for macOS alone, causing the difference in the version numbers. Apple also released updates for iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 for devices […]

On August 6, 2026, Apple released Updates for macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.9. Only eleven days ago, Apple released a massive number of patches for vulnerabilities in their various Operating Systems. They are once again pushing out updates to cover security issues without waiting for the next version change, and saying […]

On July 27, 2026, Apple released Updates for macOS Tahoe 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8,  iOS/iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6. HomePod 26.6. Safari 26.6 was also released for Sequoia and Sonoma. After the rushed patching of the v26 OSs on June 29th, Apple has once again released a multitude of security patches […]

MICROSOFT 365 By Peter Deegan Microsoft recently extended the Windows 10 ESU plan until October 2027. What you might not realize is that neither Microsoft 365 updates nor Office updates are part of the ESU offering. Office 2021 support ends in mere months. Microsoft’s original plan was to offer the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates […]

COMMENTARY By Will Fastie I don’t have a problem embracing change, except for grocery prices. In most cases, my complaints are usually centered on things made worse by changes or on things that should be changed but aren’t. I want stuff to advance, to become better and more helpful. My complaints seem to be rising. […]

ISSUE 23.27 • 2026-07-06 TAME YOUR TECH By Susan Bradley Microsoft’s surprising decision to add another year to the Windows 10 Extended Security Update program was welcome news to those stunned by the dramatic price increases of core system components. It means the urgency to acquire new Windows 11–compatible hardware is gone, at least for […]