Microsoft Smart App Control Update Troubleshooting Guide
Microsoft warns of potential issues with the October Windows update and provides steps to fix Smart App Control grayed out on Windows 11 devices.
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Microsoft warns of potential issues with the October Windows update and provides steps to fix Smart App Control grayed out on Windows 11 devices.
Microsoft has expanded phone integration in Windows 11, making it easier to manage your Android device directly from the Windows interface. Learn how to take advantage of these features to stay productive and connected.
Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 has reached the end of mainstream support and will remain in extended support until October 2031.
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing black screens, desktop loading issues, and Explorer crashes after installing Windows 11 updates released since August.
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Always On VPN connection issues after installing the September 2026 Windows 11 security updates.
Microsoft has confirmed that non-admin users may be unable to connect to devices via Remote Desktop after installing recent Windows updates if the "Administrator protection" security feature is enabled.
Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5126657 extended security update, which includes this month's record-breaking October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes and a few bug fixes and changes.
Microsoft announced today that devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions have reached the end of support and will no longer receive monthly security and non-security preview updates.
Microsoft has released the Patch Tuesday Windows 11 KB5127648 and KB5126653 cumulative updates for versions 26H2/25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and bugs, and add new features.
Attackers continue exploiting gaps in MFA coverage, using stolen credentials to access VPNs, RDP, and Windows systems that still rely on passwords alone.
A new Windows malware loader called AvisLoader uses encrypted peer-to-peer communications to make command-and-control infrastructure harder to disrupt.
Microsoft has reminded customers that systems running Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions will stop receiving security updates next month.