Microsoft resolved a July 2026 WSUS synchronization issue and published KB5121986 cleanup guidance. Here is what businesses using WSUS or Configuration Manager should check before the next patch cycle.
Microsoft released KB5121767 and hotpatch KB5121768 on July 18, 2026 for a limited Dell/Intel IPF Windows 11 issue. Here is who is affected, what to check, and how small businesses should roll it out.
Today’s practical tech recap covers a new Windows proof-of-concept privilege escalation warning, actively exploited Fortinet FortiSandbox flaws, Microsoft’s July Windows update status, Zoom’s critical Windows client fix, OpenSSL HollowByte denial-of-service risk, and Patreon’s move to block AI training bots.
Microsoft says some Dell Windows 11 devices with a specific Intel driver may be held back from KB5101650 while a performance, heat, battery drain, and shutdown issue is resolved. Here is what customers should check.
Today’s practical tech recap covers Microsoft’s record July patch release, active SharePoint Server exploitation, fake LastPass and Bitwarden security alerts, Progress ShareFile emergency fixes, and what AI-assisted bug hunting means for home users and small businesses.
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 Patch Tuesday release covers 622 Microsoft CVEs, 428 republished Chromium CVEs, exploited AD FS and SharePoint issues, a publicly known BitLocker bypass, and updates across Windows, Office, Edge, SharePoint, SQL Server, Exchange, Azure, Defender, .NET, and more.
Today’s practical tech recap covers Microsoft’s unusually large July Patch Tuesday, Windows recovery improvements, Samsung’s July mobile security release, small-business AI adoption, and the CISA exploited-vulnerability watchlist.
Jennifer’s 5 PM technology news recap for July 12, 2026 covers RedHook Android malware, Claude Fable 5 access, Windows AI-assisted vulnerability discovery, family AI privacy, CISA exploited website flaws, and practical small-business IT takeaways.
Microsoft posted a July 9 Windows support notice: starting with Windows 11 version 26H2, Windows settings backup policy becomes default-on for eligible devices unless admins explicitly set a policy.
Microsoft did not release a normal Windows cumulative update today, but its July 8 Secure Boot guidance for virtualized environments is worth checking if your business runs Windows VMs, Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware, vTPM, or BitLocker.