Microsoft released a July 28, 2026 Windows 11 preview cumulative update. Here is what changed, who should install it, and how small businesses should test it before rollout.
Microsoft says Windows Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, Microsoft Store, and WSUS functionality recovered after an Azure outage. Here is what Windows users and small businesses should check before assuming updates are broken.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft announced on July 1, 2026 that Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition hotpatch support is extended through October 2027. Here is what changed, who is affected, and how businesses should plan server patching.