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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5083631 Preview, released on April 30, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

May 1, 202630 mins

BusinessSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 11

Articles

Microsoft 365 explained: Office 365, rebranded and expanded

With the integration of Copilot and autonomous agents, Microsoft 365 is no longer just a productivity suite: it’s an AI-driven service. Here’s everything you need to know, from pricing to add-ons to new features.

By Matthew Finnegan and Dan Muse

Apr 3, 2026 23 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeUnified Endpoint Management

A critical Windows security fix puts legacy hardware on borrowed time

New Windows policies will block unvetted kernel drivers, forcing enterprises to confront hidden dependencies on legacy systems.

By Taryn Plumb

Mar 27, 2026 6 mins

DriversMicrosoftPersonal Software

Microsoft maps Windows 11 quality overhaul after acknowledging gaps

Months after admitting shortcomings, the company details a roadmap to fix core system layers, but analysts say structural complexity may limit how far the improvements go.

By Nidhi Singal

Mar 24, 2026 4 mins

Operating SystemsWindowsWindows 11

Caught in the Iranian War crossfire: Big Tech, Microsoft and Windows

Closing the Strait of Hormuz has hit the oil industry hard. But Iran is also attacking Persian Gulf countries that have been big investors in the current AI boom, which could seriously hurt companies like Microsoft.

By Preston Gralla

Mar 24, 2026 5 mins

Disaster RecoveryGovernmentTechnology Industry

Improve communication in the workplace to grow your business

It’s no secret that poor communication is detrimental to your organization, but just how detrimental may come as a surprise.

By Microsoft

Apr 29, 2020 6 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

Microsoft shuffles leadership as Copilot and AI agents reshape its core products

Four executives, including LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, will share oversight of Microsoft 365 and Windows as the company doubles down on Copilot and agentic software.

By Taryn Plumb

Mar 13, 2026 6 mins

MicrosoftOperating SystemsWindows

For March, Patch Tuesday delivers fixes for 83 vulnerabilities

In addition to rolling out patches to address two zero-days affecting SQL Server and .NET, Microsoft introduced Common Log File System hardening with signature verification.

By Greg Lambert

Mar 13, 2026 19 mins

MicrosoftOperating SystemsWindows

Yes, you can run Windows on a MacBook Neo

But you probably won’t want to do so very often.

By Jonny Evans

Mar 13, 2026 4 mins

AppleMacWindows

Microsoft wants you to ‘hire’ its AI agents

Oh, and as for Windows 12 — it’s going to be all AI, all the time, too.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Mar 9, 2026 5 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftWindows

ClickFix attackers using new tactic to evade detection, says Microsoft

Unwitting victims are now being tricked into installing malware via Windows Terminal, but some experts say this is old news. Regardless, they agree that infosec leaders need to educate employees about the tactic.

By Howard Solomon

Mar 6, 2026 5 mins

MalwarePhishingSocial Engineering

Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps

These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself.

By Valerie Potter

Feb 17, 2026 14 mins

BusinessMicrosoft 365Small and Medium Business

February’s Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws, including 6 being exploited

IT admins will be busy this month patching Microsoft software and apps, but not nearly as busy as they were in January.

By Greg Lambert

Feb 13, 2026 18 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeOffice Suites

Four new reasons why Windows LNK files cannot be trusted

By putting conflicting metadata in LNK files, a researcher found four new ways to spoof targets, hide arguments, and run unintended programs in Windows Explorer.

By Shweta Sharma

Feb 13, 2026 4 mins

Endpoint ProtectionWindowsWindows Security