Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro support ends Oct. 13, 2026. See who is affected, available upgrade paths, and what IT teams should do now.

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Microsoft paused the July Windows 11 update for some Dell PCs after an Intel driver conflict raised performance and power-use concerns among users and IT teams.

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Microsoft is redesigning Windows Search with improved local results, fewer promotional elements, better file previews, and more control over web-based search.

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Microsoft fixed a record 570 security flaws in July 2026 Patch Tuesday, including three zero-days and two exploited bugs.

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Microsoft now recommends installing Windows 11 quality updates within three days, citing AI-driven cyberattacks that can exploit new vulnerabilities faster than ever.

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Microsoft's 2026 lifecycle schedule includes major support deadlines for Windows, Office, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Azure services.

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Microsoft is reportedly testing deeper Windows 11 phone integration, including Start menu activity, system tray controls, file sharing, and SMS.

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Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit is back after selling out. Here’s who should use it, who should skip it, and what to check first.

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DuckDuckGo’s web browser, often referred to as the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, can now block video ads, including in-video ads on YouTube.

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Make Windows 11 feel faster with nine cleanup tips for startup apps, storage, background processes, updates, malware scans, and more.

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Microsoft’s Point-in-Time Restore gives Windows 11 users a built-in way to roll back PCs after failed updates, driver issues, or corruption.

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