Coverage of Windows 11 security features and practical habits that protect your PC and accounts.
Windows 10
Windows 10's standard support ended on October 14, 2025. Eligible PCs enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU) can still receive specified security fixes. This article was checked in October 2026; your edition, release and ESU enrollment determine what updates you receive. Is Windows 10 still receiving updates right
Windows 10
Windows 10's standard support ended on October 14, 2025. Extended Security Updates (ESU) is an official Microsoft program that can provide specified security fixes to eligible enrolled devices after that deadline. It is available through different consumer and organizational arrangements. This guide, checked in October 2026, distinguishes those
Windows 11
KB5086672 is the March 31, 2026 out-of-band cumulative release for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, producing builds 26200.8117 and 26100.8117 respectively. It is not a July 2023 update. Identify your Windows release and installed build before comparing its effects or attempting installation. For a PC being
Windows 11
KB5064081 was the August 29, 2025 non-security preview for Windows 11 24H2, build 26100.5074. Among other changes, it refreshed the Windows Hello interface across sign-in and credential flows. It did not introduce passkeys to Windows for the first time or turn every saved website passkey into a
Windows 11
Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 as one part of its minimum system requirements. A Trusted Platform Module protects cryptographic operations and keys used by security features. It can be implemented in firmware, such as Intel PTT or AMD fTPM, as well as in a discrete chip; a separate add-
Windows 11
Use System Information to check the current Secure Boot state on Windows 11. Its status must be interpreted alongside BIOS Mode and the manufacturer’s firmware documentation: Unsupported does not by itself prove that the hardware lacks the feature. Windows Security can also show related device-security information, but enabling
Windows 11
First identify what is blocked: website autofill in a browser, a retired Microsoft Autofill product, or automated input into a Windows sign-in dialog. They have different causes and fixes. Windows 11 does not provide one universal Privacy & security permission that turns browser autofill on. Why is autofill suddenly
Windows 11
KB5077797 is the January 17, 2026 out-of-band cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H2, OS build 22631.6494. It addresses particular regressions after the January security update. It is not a package for every Windows 11 version. Check your version with winver before following instructions for any KB.
Windows 11
If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 or set it up for your small business, securing your devices and data is essential. Windows 11 includes built-in security tools like Windows Defender and Firewall that protect your system without needing technical expertise. By using these features alongside strong passwords, multi-
Software Updates
When your operating system or applications prompt you to update, it’s natural to wonder which updates are essential and which can wait. Updates come in different types—security patches, feature additions, bug fixes, and performance improvements—each designed for a specific purpose. Knowing what these updates do helps you
Windows 11
Changing your PIN on Windows 11 is quick and straightforward. To update it, open Settings, select Accounts, then Sign-in options, and find the PIN (Windows Hello) section where you’ll see the option to change your PIN. This process involves entering your current PIN and then setting a new
Windows 11
Windows 11 version 22H2, released in September 2022, was the first annual feature update to Windows 11. It introduced useful productivity and security changes, but it is no longer a supported update target. Home and Pro servicing ended on October 8, 2024; the remaining 22H2 editions ended servicing on October