Jennifer’s 5 PM technology news recap for July 10, 2026: exploited website flaws, AI security, a Windows 11 storage fix, 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.
Turn on file name extensions in Windows or macOS so fake invoices, resumes, scanner files, and double-extension attachments are easier to catch before someone opens them.
A practical Windows and Mac security tip for home users and small businesses: keep a separate administrator account, use a standard account for daily work, and avoid approving system changes on autopilot.
Microsoft released the KB5095093 Windows 11 preview cumulative update on June 23, 2026. Here is what changed, who should install it, what businesses should test, and why Apple/macOS had no same-day security advisory.
Published by Jennifer Hudsen for The IT Guys at the June 23, 2026 5 PM recap window. Today’s roundup focuses on practical technology news for home users, small businesses, and anyone responsible for keeping computers,.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially runs June 23-26, but early mini PC deals are already appearing. Here are the compact PCs worth checking, the cautions to know, and who each one fits.
Urgent customer notice for Port Saint Lucie, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach: if your Windows 11 computer recently installed KB5094126 , do not casually reboot until you know where your BitLocker recovery key.
Practical Windows 11 and Windows 10 guidance for keeping SSDs and NVMe drives healthy: TRIM, free space, firmware, thermals, heatsinks, SMART monitoring, and backups.
Windows 11 version 25H2 is broadly available, but it is an enablement-package style release for 24H2 PCs. Here is what changed, who should install it now, and the safest download paths.