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Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Office 2021 on October 13, 2026, after which users will no longer receive patches, fixes, or security updates. This move is part of Microsoft's effort to push users towards its subscription-based productivity offerings, such as Microsoft 365. Users who choose to stay with Office 2021 can take steps to mitigate potential security risks, including keeping the software offline, practicing safe document handling, and keeping Windows Security updated.

Microsoft has confirmed the release of Windows 11 26H2 in fall 2026, a minor update that will install via an enablement package. This update will be similar to Windows 11 25H2 and will not bring significant changes. Windows 11 26H2 will be supported until October 2028 for Home, Pro, and other editions, and until October 2029 for Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. The update will require a single reboot and will not have new hardware requirements. [...]

Microsoft is loosening its grip on the Microsoft account requirement across its products. Edge will allow users to sign in with a Google account, a feature currently in development and set to roll out in July 2026. This change may extend to Windows 11, which has required a Microsoft account for setup. The move marks a shift in Microsoft's stance, having previously pushed for Microsoft account usage. The new Edge feature will enable users to sign in [...]

Microsoft has confirmed a bug affecting all supported versions of Windows, including client and server, following the June Patch Tuesday update. The issue causes the Recycle Bin to display the internal file name instead of the actual name when attempting to delete an item. This unexpected behavior affects all versions of Windows, with Microsoft working on a solution to be released in a future update. Commercial customers can deploy a workaround, but details are available through Microsoft [...]

Microsoft has acknowledged a compatibility issue with its default Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 settings, which switched to JScript9Legacy to improve security. The change caused problems with older dependent apps and web-based components that relied on legacy behavior. Microsoft confirmed the issue stems from its move away from the older jscript9.dll engine in favor of jscript9legacy.dll, which changes how JScript handles execution context. The company has published a support article detailing the problem and provided a Registry [...]

Microsoft is working to improve graphics driver crashes in Windows 11, a long-standing issue affecting AMD, Nvidia, and Intel GPUs. The company is introducing a new DirectX 12 API feature called DirectX Dump Files, which will record a snapshot of the GPU execution at the moment of a graphics-related crash or hang. This will provide developers with detailed insights to diagnose and troubleshoot TDR and timeout detection errors. The feature is expected to be available in the [...]

The Dell XPS 13 laptop is on sale for $999.99, a 29% discount from its original price of $1,399.99. This premium laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite processor and a substantial 32GB of RAM, making it a notable bargain in the current market. The XPS 13 is an ultraportable machine that can handle most tasks with ease and lasts all day. It also runs quietly and has a stylish design. The sale price includes a 512GB SSD, [...]

A USB worm is spreading crypto-stealing malware via Windows shortcut files, targeting cryptocurrency wallets since at least February. The malware monitors clipboard contents, replacing wallet addresses with ones controlled by the attacker, and captures screenshots. Infection occurs when a victim opens a malicious LNK file on a USB drive, triggering the malware to execute and spread to other connected devices. The malware uses the Tor network to conceal communication and can capture seed phrases and private keys. [...]