Well, Chrome 149.0.7827.197 is out with 18 security fixes as noted by Google.  The June 15 release had 33 CVEs or security fixes. If you have Chrome on other devices such as your phone, your tablet, or your Linux computer, remember to make sure to click on Help, About, and check to trigger it to […]

ISSUE 23.25.1 • 2026-06-23 By Susan Bradley Tomorrow is the drop-dead date. Tomorrow, June 24, 2026, the Microsoft Corporation KEK CA 2011 certificate will expire. But your computer will still boot. Life will go on. The sun will rise. On June 27, 2026, the second certificate will expire for the Microsoft UEFI CA 2011 certificate. […]

TAME YOUR TECH By Susan Bradley Data centers are in the headlines these days, from the number being built to the energy and water they consume and to the noise they produce. But because neither you nor I will ever own a data center, I’m going to discuss some of the extremes that impact our […]

I was reviewing social media and saw a satire post that made me chuckle…. I just got fired from Microsoft. I was the guy responsible for making sure that when you start typing your password in on the Windows lock screen, it ignores your first keystroke for no reason. The main reason it does this […]

Per Microsoft: June security update might fail to install with error code 0x80070002 Status Resolved Affected platforms Server VersionsMessage IDOriginating KBResolved KB Windows Server 2016 WI1395301 KB5094122 – Microsoft received reports that the June 2026 security update (the Originating KBs listed above) might fail to install on some devices running Windows Server 2016. This issue […]

Just the other day, in between boxing and unboxing my office, I spotted a blog post that Edge will be going to a faster rollout cadence. While I let browsers update, I’ll be monitoring this change to see if I want to change to a slower change cadence. I don’t mind immediate installation of security […]

As I’m starting to put the office back together (my office is the last one being worked on), I am reminded that surge protectors aren’t always your friend. They can cause fires. Someone I know had their master bedroom burned up from a surge protector that caught on fire. While thankfully they were not in […]

PATCH WATCH By Susan Bradley We’re coming up to the Secure Boot certificate deadline. It’s June. Celebration season. Graduation. Weddings. And Secure Boot certificate expirations. Okay, maybe we’re not celebrating that last one. There are only a few weeks left before the Windows Secure Boot certificates expire. Let me remind you again that consumers should […]

June 9, 2026 Current Channel: Version 2605 (Build 20026.20168) Monthly Enterprise Channel: Version 2605 (Build 20026.20166) Monthly Enterprise Channel: Version 2604 (Build 19929.20220) Monthly Enterprise Channel: Version 2603 (Build 19822.20288) Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: Version 2508 (Build 19127.20678) Office 2024 Retail: Version 2605 (Build 20026.20168) Office 2021 Retail: Version 2605 (Build 20026.20168) Office LTSC 2024 Volume […]

I’ve updated the master patch list here.  Please note I am not recommending installing updates at this time, we are just testing and reporting. I’ll be updating that page and monitoring for issues. As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much […]

This month Microsoft released a record number of vulnerabilities.  208 in fact. We are on track to have a bumper crop of vulnerabilities. Is the reason we are having so many identified due to artificial intelligence? There’s no detail as to how the vulnerabilities were identified. The currently exploited bug in the form of CVE-2026-41091 […]

Chrome has had a zero day patched yesterday.  We had Microsoft Build last week (gee golly AI agents I can hardly wait), and Apple is also having their developer conference this week where AI is now in the search on Safari. Meanwhile in the real world of real users using actual operating systems, just a […]

ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley Normally, I like to give actionable information. This article won’t do that. Sure, I’ll give you a few tips here and there, but for the vast majority of this week’s column, I’ll be pointing out instances of vendor arrogance. I’m going to begin with Microsoft (of course, and deservedly so), […]

At the office, we are getting ready to rip out the carpeting and install wood laminate flooring. As you can probably imagine, when you start to clean your office (or any location) you find cables — but have no idea what they went to. You find tech that no longer works and has aged out. […]

ISSUE 23.22.1 • 2026-06-04 By Susan Bradley Microsoft is starting to roll out its much-promised, dribbled fixes. Included in the upcoming June updates — and already included in the preview updates released on May 26, 2026 — KB5089573 includes the Secure Boot fixes and the beginning of many changes about which you’ve complained. Nonetheless, it’s […]

In my profession we have to attend continuing education and the topics can range from accounting to technology. Today was tech day, where Roman Kepczyk was discussing tech trends and planning. A couple of his comments made me go, “Hmmm, interesting.”  He indicated that he has seen several firms actually budget for, pay, and install […]

When Amazon announced that it would be sunsetting some Kindle devices, many people started pointing to workarounds. From jailbreaking Kindles to online library access, when someone says, “Sorry we no longer support that device,” I can guarantee you that someone will find a way around that block to make the hardware at least somewhat functional. […]

ISSUE 23.21.1 • 2026-05-25 By Susan Bradley Microsoft is slowly but surely starting to roll out Secure Boot security fixes to more and more machines. I’m therefore lowering the MS-DEFCON level to 4. The May updates include not only the Secure Boot fixes but also a variety of other security-related patches. Start by installing KB5089549 […]

ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley The “edge,” by which I mean the network hardware standing between the Internet and the PCs and devices on your network, is a first line of defense against attackers. What’s on your edge? At any point during the day, attackers are out to get someone. You may not be the […]

As I mentioned on Wednesday, today I attended a seminar about creating a local AI solution for business. The main reason? Besides data privacy, small businesses may want to turn to local AI for lower cost. Right now, cloud AI is heavily funded by investors. When they pivot to IPOs and go public, those investors […]