Today's Top Windows System Articles for 2026-09-01
Articles for the IT Professional. Today's edition includes 85 articles from 30 sites. We chose these from 8469 articles found on 134 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub, Windows 10 Help Forums, www.theregister.com - Articles, Latest from TechRadar , 9to5Mac, Windows Latest, VentureBeat, 4sysops, BleepingComputer, Fast Company - technology, Hacker News, Blog The Tech, MSRC Security Update Guide, Microsoft 365 for IT Pros, gHacks, Irish Tech News, SecurityWeek, Neowin, Radar, Computerworld, IEEE Spectrum, Check Point Research, Petri IT Knowledgebase, GeekWire, AppleInsider News, TechCrunch, System Center Dudes, Windows 11 Forum, ATA Learning, Prajwal Desai.
Lessons Learned #552:10 Lines in an SSMS MSAL Trace That Tell You Almost Everything You Need to Know
In one of our support cases, a customer reported higher-than-expected connection times when connecting from SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to Azure SQL Database using Microsoft Entra authenticati...
New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub
Aug 30, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com
Windows dims the screen at boot
Hi guys. I just purchased used Acer Predator 17 G5 with GTX 1060. I just installed most recent driver version from NVidia (previously was the version that for owner Windows 10 installed), but as you...
Windows 10 Help Forums
Aug 30, 2026 - tenforums.com
Turns out Brits would quite like their private messages to stay private
Polling finds two-thirds don't trust this government, or any future one, with access to their encrypted chats
www.theregister.com - Articles
Aug 30, 2026 - theregister.com
Top AI tools including Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed suspicious code inside corporate networks
There is a new class of "squatting" risks emerging right in front of us and it involves llms.txt and llms-full.txt documentation.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 30, 2026 - techradar.com
Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has a couple new features in the pipeline for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 that’ll make it much more appealing for health-conscious users. The company ...
9to5Mac
Aug 30, 2026 - 9to5mac.com
Quick question about activation code
Just a quick question: If I buy a genuine Windows 10 Professional installation DVD with an activation code will that code work if I then use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place u...
Windows 10 Help Forums
Aug 30, 2026 - tenforums.com
Windows 11 is dropping its worst OneDrive dark pattern: after years of complaints, Microsoft will let you fully opt out
After an unexpected move by Microsoft, you can now opt out of forced OneDrive backup in Windows 11, after years of complaints. The post Windows 11 is dropping its worst OneDrive dark pattern: after ye...
Windows Latest
Aug 30, 2026 - windowslatest.com
Norway deploys anti-drone C-UAS system to defend air bases hosting its new F-35 jets from threats
Norway has activated its first dedicated autonomous counter-drone system near Trondheim, protecting an air base expected to host F-35 fighters.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 30, 2026 - techradar.com
AI agents that pass authentication can still drift, expose data, or get memory-poisoned
There is a clear repeating trend in agent deployments: The gateway is the first control teams reach for, but it is the one they are least ready to run. This is because gateways sit on top of identity ...
VentureBeat
Aug 30, 2026 - venturebeat.com
Windows 11’s false “Virus protection is off” alerts have no fix yet
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11’s “Turn on virus protection” warnings are false positives caused by a recent Microsoft Defender Antivirus update. Defender remains active, but the alerts can ke...
4sysops
Aug 30, 2026 - 4sysops.com
Advanced Windows Firewall
If you administer Windows, you’re already aware of Windows Firewall. You might use it to allow an application, open a port, or block unwanted inbound traffic. But those familiar tasks only scratch the...
New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub
Aug 30, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com
AI agents need their own identity before they need a gateway
Enterprise AI has entered a new era. Organizations are rapidly moving beyond assistants that answer questions to autonomous agents capable of reasoning, invoking tools, accessing enterprise applicatio...
VentureBeat
Aug 30, 2026 - venturebeat.com
Changing Device Manager Wrong Icon
Hi, i noticed that in my device manager, my Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed mouse icon shows as a keyboard not a mouse. The mouse works fine but i am curious if there is a way to change the icon from a ke...
Windows 10 Help Forums
Aug 31, 2026 - tenforums.com
Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors
Microsoft asked customers this week to ignore alerts that Defender Antivirus has been turned off after installing the latest Defender updates. [...]
BleepingComputer
Aug 31, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com
4 devious email scams hitting inboxes right now, and how to spot them
For the last decade, email scams have run rampant on the internet. And corporate IT departments have handed out the exact same advice like clockwork: Look for bad grammar, hover over links, and turn o...
Fast Company - technology
Aug 31, 2026 - fastcompany.com
Teachers are getting more comfortable using AI – but it isn't helping lower their workload
Although most teachers use artificial intelligence, only one in three say they're able to work fewer hours amid intense workloads.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 31, 2026 - techradar.com
Since it was stripped of planetary status, Pluto’s defenders have been fighting
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Hacker News
Aug 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi: A Step-by-Step Guide
This article, "How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi: A Step-by-Step Guide," was originally published at https://www.blogthetech.com/how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wifi/. If you are reading it anywhere else, i...
Blog The Tech
Aug 31, 2026 - blogthetech.com
Connecting Azure PostgreSQL to Oracle Autonomous with ORACLE_FDW
When migrating databases to PostgreSQL, not all data transitions happen immediately. Applications often need to keep accessing legacy databases for reading or writing, whether during a phased migratio...
New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub
Aug 31, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-49177 Windows TCP/IP Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-55134 Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-50448 Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-50344 Windows OLE Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-50462 Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Acknowledgement Updated
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-64899 Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-65775 Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-65776 Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-62823 Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-62889 Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
CVE-2026-26174 Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.
MSRC Security Update Guide
Aug 31, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com
Running a Regular Check for New Graph Permissions
After Microsoft released some new Graph permissions, thoughts turned to how to discover new permissions after they are released. Code is the best way to perform automatic checks, and this article expl...
Microsoft 365 for IT Pros
Aug 31, 2026 - office365itpros.com
The Guardians of the Universe in Lanterns explained: who are they, what do they want with John Stewart, and who plays Lianna in the new HBO Max show?
Lanterns episode 3 pulls back the curtain on the Guardians of the Universe — here's what you need to know about them.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 31, 2026 - techradar.com
Microsoft Ships Windows 11 Tool That Installs a Bing Extension in Chrome, Firefox, and Brave
Microsoft has created a standalone application for Windows 11 that installs a Bing browser extension in Chrome, Firefox, and Brave and then asks users to make B Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. Th...
gHacks
Aug 31, 2026 - ghacks.net
Understanding DevOps Auditing API Migration Behavior in Azure SQL Database
Background Historically, DevOps Auditing could be configured through the server-level auditing API using the isDevopsAuditEnabled property under: Microsoft.Sql/servers/auditingSettings As Azure SQL...
New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub
Aug 31, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com
Becoming an intrapreneur: Why innovation doesn’t need to come from the outside
Guest post by Justin Pennington, who is a global transformation executive and author of The Intrapreneur Leader: A Playbook for Next-Generation Human Leadership An invisible battle is raging inside to...
Irish Tech News
Aug 31, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie
Who, me? Techie with three months' experience was sent in as the Cisco expert and proceeded to blow everything up
The real mistake here was probably sending someone so young to do the job
www.theregister.com - Articles
Aug 31, 2026 - theregister.com
Lessons Learned #553: Before Troubleshooting SQL Server, Find Out Who Generated the Error
Recently, I reviewed a customer case where an application intermittently reported: com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerException: The statement did not return a result set. The issue occurred during...
New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub
Aug 31, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com
Berlin Won’t Pay Extortion Group Claiming Data Theft
The Rhysida ransomware group has claimed the exfiltration of over 5TB of data, including personal information and credentials. The post Berlin Won’t Pay Extortion Group Claiming Data Theft appeared fi...
SecurityWeek
Aug 31, 2026 - securityweek.com
The Pentagon spent decades chasing Iron Man. The exoskeletons that actually work are much simpler
This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The soldier of the future doesn’t carry his weapon int...
Fast Company - technology
Aug 31, 2026 - fastcompany.com
Samsung's fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's reddish display tint reportedly creates a new issue
While Samsung released a software update to solve the red tint issue on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen, some users now say that colored dots have appeared on the screen. Read more...
Neowin
Aug 31, 2026 - neowin.net
Berlin confirms data theft after Rhysida ransomware attack claims
Berlin's city administration has confirmed that cybercriminals are attempting to extort the city after the Rhysida ransomware gang listed it on their data leak site. [...]
BleepingComputer
Aug 31, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com
Shadow AI is a security problem, but the EU AI Act makes it a legal one
Employees at larger enterprises regularly feed corporate data into AI tools.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 31, 2026 - techradar.com
The three forces reshaping the future of enterprise SaaS
For years, SaaS has enjoyed a comfortable position, but Agentic AI is changing that.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 31, 2026 - techradar.com
Strange issue with kb5120249 update on Windows 10
Have a really strange issue with the kb5120249 update on Windows 10. If installed from "Windows Update" it fails with 0x80070643. If I manually download and run it it says the update is allready i...
Windows 10 Help Forums
Aug 31, 2026 - tenforums.com
How to solve agent sprawl
While SaaS sprawl caught enterprises off guard, this time organizations have no excuse when it comes to Agent Sprawl, and need to put measures in place now to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 31, 2026 - techradar.com
Architectural Guardrails for AI-Generated Code
Consider a composite of a failure pattern that’s becoming increasingly common on teams that have scaled AI-assisted development past a handful of enthusiasts. A staff engineer named Priya opens a pull...
Radar
Aug 31, 2026 - oreilly.com
Copilot Pages: Work side by side with AI
When you’re working with Microsoft Copilot to create a business document, you might find yourself torn between two opposing instincts. Part of you is itching to edit its output right away, while anoth...
Computerworld
Aug 31, 2026 - computerworld.com
Free drink! 84 new Public water fountains for Ireland
There will be up to 84 new public drinking water fountains by the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) under the Public Drinking Water Fountain Scheme. This is an important contribution ...
Irish Tech News
Aug 31, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie
Microsoft is finally going to stop nagging you to back up your files to OneDrive in Windows 11
Not into OneDrive backups? You can now permanently dismiss the nagging reminder and get some peace.
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 31, 2026 - techradar.com
Critical Ruby on Rails Vulnerability in Attackers’ Crosshairs
Named KindaRails2Shell, the arbitrary file read flaw allows attackers to extract secrets and execute arbitrary code remotely. The post Critical Ruby on Rails Vulnerability in Attackers’ Crosshairs app...
SecurityWeek
Aug 31, 2026 - securityweek.com
The First Battery Was Inspired By a Dead Frog
In a display case on the lower level of the Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution in London, there’s an unassuming stack of gray metal discs and blotting paper. It’s not at all obvious that this hum...
IEEE Spectrum
Aug 31, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT outage as users report errors
ChatGPT Work is experiencing a partial outage, and users across multiple subscription plans may be unable to start or continue tasks. [...]
BleepingComputer
Aug 31, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft Exchange Online outage causes email failures, auth issues
Microsoft is investigating a widespread service issue causing authentication issues, email delays and failures, and various other issues for Exchange Online customers. [...]
BleepingComputer
Aug 31, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com
31th August – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 31st August, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Manchester Airports Group, the UK operator of Manch...
Check Point Research
Aug 31, 2026 - research.checkpoint.com
Boot drives C and D
Windows 10 Pro x64 22H2 Build 19045.6466 When I boot up and my HDD's are listed I'm shown that my RAID D drive is "bootable" I don't want it to be boot-able cause my C:\ is the one that's boote...
Windows 10 Help Forums
Aug 31, 2026 - tenforums.com
Breaking the Seal: Static Deobfuscation of JSCeal’s Compiled V8 Bytecode
Research by: hasherezade Key Points Introduction JSCeal is a stealer delivered as compiled V8 bytecode (.jsc) and executed by a bundled Node.js runtime, targeting cryptocurrency applications (other ve...
Check Point Research
Aug 31, 2026 - research.checkpoint.com
Automate Graph permission checks—and avoid an Azure Automation SDK trap
A PowerShell script can now compare Microsoft Graph’s current permissions with a stored baseline and alert administrators when Microsoft adds narrower or new access options. The automation also uncove...
4sysops
Aug 31, 2026 - 4sysops.com
ServiceNow Patches 3 Critical Code Injection Vulnerabilities
Attackers could exploit the security defects to execute arbitrary code and access or tamper with data. The post ServiceNow Patches 3 Critical Code Injection Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityW...
SecurityWeek
Aug 31, 2026 - securityweek.com
Identity and permissions aren’t enough to govern AI agent behavior
Presented by BoxIdentity and permissions are no longer enough to secure enterprise AI agents. They govern what an agent can reach, not how it behaves once it starts working on its own, and an autonomo...
VentureBeat
Aug 31, 2026 - venturebeat.com
Autopilot Remastered: Making the Move to Autopilot Device Preparation
For most cloud-native Microsoft Intune environments, Autopilot Device Preparation should now be the default starting point. Original Windows Autopilot still matters, but mainly for organizations that ...
Petri IT Knowledgebase
Aug 31, 2026 - petri.com
The EU’s AI Drive Undermines Its Own Chip Strategy
This story was originally published by Tech Policy Press.The European Union’s push for technological sovereignty faces an uncomfortable contradiction.As the EU rolls out AI factories, gigafactories, a...
IEEE Spectrum
Aug 31, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org
Nightmare Eclipse Drops ‘HardBreacher’ Kaspersky Product Exploit
Kaspersky told SecurityWeek that it patched the vulnerability affecting its Endpoint Security product. The post Nightmare Eclipse Drops ‘HardBreacher’ Kaspersky Product Exploit appeared first on Secur...
SecurityWeek
Aug 31, 2026 - securityweek.com
Rivian spinout Also lands in Seattle, with REI vet leading micromobility startup’s new office and retail hub
The 17,459-square-foot space at the north end of Lake Union is situated at the epicenter of the city's bike culture along the busy Burke-Gilman Trail. Chief Commercial Officer Ben Steele is heading up...
GeekWire
Aug 31, 2026 - geekwire.com
Microsoft warns of TerminalFix attacks deploying reverse tunnels
A new ClickFix variant dubbed TerminalFix uses fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA prompts on compromised websites to trick victims into running malicious PowerShell commands in Windows Terminal. [...]
BleepingComputer
Aug 31, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com
M5 Max vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: Apple's workhorse is better than ever
Apple's M5 Max chip has finally made its way to the Mac Studio. Here's how the updated model compares to the original M1 Max variant.M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: A lot has changed in four ...
AppleInsider News
Aug 31, 2026 - appleinsider.com
How did Iran manage to knock a UK power generator offline for four days, and what does it mean for other critical infrastructure? The experts weigh in
NCSC issues new warning over OT and edge devices
Latest from TechRadar
Aug 31, 2026 - techradar.com
How AI could make it harder for governments to use hacking tools
AI is proving effective at finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. Some say this will make it harder for governments to use hacking tools and spyware and could reignite calls to backdoor devices.
TechCrunch
Aug 31, 2026 - techcrunch.com
What Changed in 2026 for Intune Device Onboarding?
If you’ve opened Intune recently and gone to Devices Enrollment, you’ve probably noticed the list keeps growing. Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopilot device preparation, Device association, Deploymen...
System Center Dudes
Aug 31, 2026 - systemcenterdudes.com
Zero to Agent in 30 Minutes: Building a Financial News Agent with Jayeeta Putatunda
In this episode of Zero to Agent in 30 Minutes, Jayeeta Putatunda, forward deployed AI engineering lead at Turing, builds a multi-agent workflow that turns a daily flood of financial headlines into a ...
Radar
Aug 31, 2026 - oreilly.com
At Hot Chips ‘26, all eyes were on AI costs, GPUs — and the future
When you think of AI, and Nvidia’s GPUs often come to mind because they have been so much a part of the ongoing AI revolution. But at the recent Hot Chips show in California, an alternative future a...
Computerworld
Aug 31, 2026 - computerworld.com
Autopilot Remastered adds device association to simplify Windows provisioning
Windows Autopilot Device Preparation is gaining a device-association workflow that can identify a physical Windows 11 device through TPM-based attestation before enrollment, removing the need to impor...
4sysops
Aug 31, 2026 - 4sysops.com
Intel Thunderbolt Retimer firmware update cancelled during BIOS update
Windows 11 Forum
Aug 31, 2026 - elevenforum.com
Automate Terraform with Azure DevOps
Automate Terraform with Azure DevOps Pipelines: structure a multi-environment repo, store remote state in Azure Storage with locking, and deploy through approval-gated pipelines with drift detection.
ATA Learning
Aug 31, 2026 - adamtheautomator.com
Amazon lays off 121 workers across corporate and fulfillment jobs in Washington state
The largest single concentration of cuts is at the SEA106 building in Bellevue, where 49 employees — ranging from entry-level software development engineers and applied scientists to a vice president ...
GeekWire
Aug 31, 2026 - geekwire.com
Windows startup sound not working over USB-C (3.5 mm works)
Windows 11 Forum
Aug 31, 2026 - elevenforum.com
Is this set of BAT files still considered state-or-the-art?
Windows 11 Forum
Aug 31, 2026 - elevenforum.com
This Teen Helped Native American Students Earn Ham Radio Licenses
For many high school students, summer vacation is a time to unplug. For Ruchira Shree, a rising sophomore at West Windsor–Plainsboro High School South, in New Jersey, the break allows her to ramp up h...
IEEE Spectrum
Aug 31, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org
KB38982839 Security update for SMS Provider and admin service
Microsoft has released KB38982839 security update addressing the issues with SMS Provider and administration service. This hotfix is applicable for Configuration...
Prajwal Desai
Aug 31, 2026 - prajwaldesai.com
Generic color profile is not to be change?!
Windows 11 Forum
Aug 31, 2026 - elevenforum.com
Windows 95’s taskbar didn’t come from Steve Jobs’ NeXT Dock, and a former Microsoft VP explains what did
A Dell monitor post on X turned into a history lesson when former Microsoft VP Joe Belfiore corrected a popular theory about the Windows taskbar's origin. He says it came from a canceled Microsoft pro...
Windows Latest
Aug 31, 2026 - windowslatest.com
DISM Error Message: The repair content could not be found anywhere.
Windows 11 Forum
Aug 31, 2026 - elevenforum.com
Word issue
Windows 11 Forum
Aug 31, 2026 - elevenforum.com
Microsoft tests fix for latest hours-long Outlook outage
Microsoft says it's testing a fix for the widespread Outlook issues that have led to email delays and failures.
TechCrunch
Aug 31, 2026 - techcrunch.com
Build Azure Landing Zones That Prevent Cloud Sprawl
Build governed Azure landing zones end to end with the IaC accelerator: management group hierarchies, the eight design areas, Terraform and Bicep deployments, plus policy, security, and networking.
ATA Learning
Aug 31, 2026 - adamtheautomator.com
