Microsoft has confirmed the Defender RoguePlanet issue as CVE-2026-50656. Here is what is verified, what is not fixed yet, and what home users and small businesses should do now.
The June 17, 2026 5 PM technology recap from The IT Guys: FortiBleed VPN credential risk, an actively exploited Joomla JCE flaw, Microsoft Defender and Office update issues, Kodak breach news, Google Gemini smart home hardware, and AI access planning.
A 15-minute checklist for reviewing connected apps and third-party account permissions in Google, Microsoft, and Apple accounts before old access turns into a security problem.
This week’s Slickdeals tech roundup checks seven Randy-picked deals, including Ryzen mini PCs, an HP 17-inch laptop, a Micro Center build bundle, CMF Buds 2 earbuds, an ATGIH power station, and a UGREEN 4-bay NAS.
The June 16, 2026 technology recap from The IT Guys covers Android 17, Qualcomm AI wearables, AI assistant competition, Steam Workshop malware, the iRhythm breach, exploited Fortinet and CISA KEV vulnerabilities, LiteSpeed/cPanel risk, and FTC imposter-scam losses.
Urgent customer notice: verify BitLocker recovery keys and backups before rebooting Windows 11 24H2/25H2 systems after KB5094126. Microsoft confirms the update and builds; BitLocker recovery and freeze problems remain reported issues pending an official KB known-issue update.
Practical Windows 11 and Windows 10 guidance for keeping SSDs and NVMe drives healthy: TRIM, free space, firmware, thermals, heatsinks, SMART monitoring, and backups.
NVIDIA used GTC Taipei at COMPUTEX 2026 to show RTX Spark AI PCs, new creator laptops, compact desktops, and a vision for local personal AI agents. Here is what businesses should know before buying.
Before you scan a QR code and enter a password, payment card, or verification code, preview the link, check for tampering, and use the official app or website when anything feels off.
The June 15, 2026 technology recap from The IT Guys covers AI-agent identity, Facebook AI Mode, the Anthropic model dispute, SimpleHelp remote-support risk, WordPress plugin/CDN compromise, Windows update reliability, and practical small-business IT takeaways.