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Master Patch List for October 2026

I’ve updated the master patch list here.Β Β 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. So far the trending issues are with business systems, not consumer machines: KB5127648 breaks WPA2-Enterprise (802.1X PEAP) Wi‑Fi authentication on Windows 11. You […]

October 2026 Windows Patches out

Here we go again, it’s Patch day.Β  A big one in terms of vulnerabilities patched. Remember this is the last day for Consumer/Pro 24H2 updates. For those that use ReFS on removable media you will want to pay attention to this post. For 26H2, 25H2 and 24H2 – KB5127648Β  [Audio (known issue)] Fixed This update […]

When was the start of the security industry?

What do you think was the official start of the security industry? Some will say it was when the Morris Worm hit in November 1988.Β  It started people thinking more about firewalls and a vulnerability disclosure process. The official start of the AI security industry?Β  Hugging Face and the resulting fallout. We’re still coming to […]

Master Patch List for September 2026

I’ve updated the master patch list here.Β Β 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. So far the trending issues are: RDS servers having issues after the September updates. If you run an RDS farm, hold back. I […]

Should I reboot?

Reminder – we are still in pause mode.Β  But for those that are in test mode I’ve noticed one thing.Β  Some of you might get the .NET patch, it get installed and then the operating system is still downloading the main security patch. I’ve also seen a machine only see the .NET update and then […]

August 2026 Security updates

Once again it’s time to pause, ensure we have our backups and review what has been released. Even if you no longer use Windows use a time of the month to review your browser updates, your operating system updates. All platforms need maintenance. Windows is releasing it’s normal monthly security updates. For Windows 10 KB5120249 […]

Some Dell devices with a specific Intel driver might experience poor performance

Some Dell devices with a specific Intel driver might experience poor performance Affected platforms Client Versions Message ID Originating KB Resolved KB Windows 11, version 25H2 WI1427598 KB5095093 KB5121767 Windows 11, version 24H2 WI1427599 KB5095093 KB5121767 After installing the June 23, 2026, Windows non-security preview update (the Originating KBs listed above), a limited number of […]

July 2026 Security updates

Today is the day that a certain security researcher was supposed to drop something awful on the Windows ecosystem. It’s unclear to me if the β€œawful thing” has yet to be dropped or if it’s already been patched behind the scenes. Bottom line today is just like every other normal release date. We need to […]

Hardening your systems

ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley If you are a Windows 11 owner, it’s wise to review your security practices on a regular basis. Recently, I’ve come across a new tool that you may want to check out. The advantage? It uses only official Microsoft built-in techniques that are documented and approved. In addition, it comes […]

We survived

The secure boot deadline day came and went and I don’t see massive gnashing of teeth, nor screams of computers not booting.Β That doesn’t mean I don’t see IT admins still working through issues about getting these certificates installed, but for consumers, your systems still worked just fine. On a German site (use the translate button), […]
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