Today's Top Windows System Articles for 2026-10-18

This startup wants to make clean energy the default for data centers

The U.S. is on track to add a record 86 gigawatts of new wind, solar, and battery storage capacity this year—roughly the size of the U.K.’s entire grid. And there’s far more clean energy in the pipeli...

Fast Company - technology

Oct 16, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Google's Willow processor cuts quantum errors 40x with magic states

Researchers demonstrated that magic state cultivation acts as an error-filtering routine on the quantum chip, slashing physical qubit overhead before scaling up. Read more...

Neowin

Oct 16, 2026 - neowin.net

F5, Juniper Networks Patch Critical Vulnerabilities

Successful exploitation of some of these issues could lead to remote code execution and full device takeover. The post F5, Juniper Networks Patch Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWee...

SecurityWeek

Oct 16, 2026 - securityweek.com

Open source sovereignty gets down to the boring business of making it work

Migration targets, security rules, and management metrics take center stage at this year's event

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

Chinese APT Exploited BeyondTrust Vulnerability as Zero-Day

Armory Castle exploited CVE-2026-102764 for initial access, deployed custom tools, and deleted logs and artifacts. The post Chinese APT Exploited BeyondTrust Vulnerability as Zero-Day appeared first o...

SecurityWeek

Oct 16, 2026 - securityweek.com

Belgrade AI Conference: Safety, Federated Learning and Hiring Bias

Most AI events I cover are genuinely worthwhile. Davos, Monaco, Amsterdam. They are also usually worth thousands of euros in tickets and come with a sponsor wall. Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts ...

Irish Tech News

Oct 16, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie

Microsoft Entra Agent ID Blueprint Registration to Prevent Unauthorized Agent Creation and Permission Issues

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AnoopCNairSCCM?sub_confirmation=1 and LinkedIn page for latest updates htt...

HTMD Community Intune Windows Modern Workplace Device Management

Oct 16, 2026 - anoopcnair.com

OneDrive and SharePoint are next in line to get AI-powered search

Microsoft keeps adding natural-language commands and AI-powered search across its products. Now it's OneDrive and SharePoint's turn. Read more...

Neowin

Oct 16, 2026 - neowin.net

Global Bioeconomy Summit on 20-21 October in Dublin

World leaders, innovators and policymakers including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and European Commissioner Jessika Roswall, gather to drive sustainable bio-based solutions Please note that registratio...

Irish Tech News

Oct 16, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie

Microsoft warns October's KB5127648 Windows update can break Smart App Control

Microsoft has issued a warning that the recently released October Update for Windows 11 can break Smart App Control. Some users who have installed the KB5127648 update have found that they are unable ...

BetaNews

Oct 16, 2026 - betanews.com

Google turns on Gmail Live voice search by default for paid Workspaces

Users on paid Workspace plans and Google AI add-ons get low-latency conversational search that cites source emails. Admin settings default to enabled. Read more...

Neowin

Oct 16, 2026 - neowin.net

Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops. Repeat: Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops

The year of Corporate Compliance on the Linux desktop is here

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

Google Admin - custom admin role

$1 submitted by /u/klgtech77

Reddit : K-12 Systems Administrators

Oct 16, 2026 - reddit.com

iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable

iPhone Duo is almost here, so if you want to get a head start on accessories for Apple’s new model, here are our top recommendations. more…

9to5Mac

Oct 16, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Security Bite: Americans are contradicting themselves around privacy

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to mana...

9to5Mac

Oct 16, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

When Your Ransomware Negotiator Works for the Other Side

The shocking arrest of a well-known ransomware negotiator reveals the critical need for vendor program oversight.

darkreading

Oct 16, 2026 - darkreading.com

Retro tech meets modern AI: Inside an Amazon developer’s garage turned working computer museum

Darko Mesaros, a distinguished developer advocate at AWS, has packed his Maple Valley, Wash., home with more than 1,000 pieces of vintage computing history — and the tattooed tech geek is repairing ol...

GeekWire

Oct 16, 2026 - geekwire.com

In Other News: ICS-Sniper Attack, Hacking XWorm Malware Operators, $250k Chrome Exploit

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: BofA adds 1,000 patching contractors, KGB RAT pairs data theft with jump scares, and Langflow flaw under attack. The post In Other News: ICS...

SecurityWeek

Oct 16, 2026 - securityweek.com

Want your AI chats to stay private? Brave TEEs up end-to-end encryption

Browser maker using trusted hardware to protect conversations with GLM 5.3 Flash

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

iOS 27 AI Shortcuts: What Changed and 5 Useful Things to Try

iOS 27 lets Apple Intelligence build Shortcuts from natural-language descriptions and adds new triggers, model choices, storage, and web-connected automation tools. The post iOS 27 AI Shortcuts: What ...

TechRepublic

Oct 16, 2026 - techrepublic.com

Xbow spent $40K on AI and cracked Google Chrome wide open

A chain of vulnerabilities in Google’s Chrome browser could have enabled researchers to take control of one billion Windows machines worldwide — and it cost them just $40,000 in AI compute time to dis...

Computerworld

Oct 16, 2026 - computerworld.com

Attack on BAE-managed system disrupts US bankruptcy courts

Legal eagles still plodding along with some operations, but paper and e-notices delayed until further notice

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

Identity-Based Attacks Are Bypassing Traditional Security Controls

Organizations have spent years strengthening endpoint and network defenses, but attackers are increasingly bypassing those controls by targeting identities, trusted cloud services, and everyday collab...

Petri IT Knowledgebase

Oct 16, 2026 - petri.com

When Intent Becomes the Interface: Why Applications Are No Longer the Starting Point

For decades, enterprise software has asked people to learn how applications work.   Which screen to open. Which fields to complete. Which workflow to trigger. Which report to generate. And which appli...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 16, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Critical BlockStrap flaw lets hackers run code on Magento servers

Researchers warn that hackers could soon exploit a maximum-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-103849) affecting Magento and Adobe Commerce, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary PHP code on sto...

BleepingComputer

Oct 16, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com

Windows 11 is getting these 9 useful improvements in October 2026

Discover the biggest Windows 11 Insider changes in October 2026, from a redesigned Search experience to better recovery and accessibility tools.

Latest from Windows Central

Oct 16, 2026 - windowscentral.com

Am I Getting Fucked Friday, October 16th, 2026

$1 submitted by /u/Each1teach1x27

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 16, 2026 - reddit.com

How does the new Tesla Roadster 'fly', and is it dangerous to be around its thrusters?

Tesla has shown off a flying car that can do flips and rolls, but it's unlikely to ever become road legal.

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 16, 2026 - techradar.com

Find Expiring App Registration Secrets Before an Outage

Report expiring app registration secrets and certificates with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph, route each one to its owner, and rotate it safely.

ATA Learning

Oct 16, 2026 - adamtheautomator.com

D-Link, Ubiquiti devices hijacked by hackers to plunder stolen bandwidth

Someone hacked network-attached devices to install... legitimate software? For nefarious purposes, still.

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 16, 2026 - techradar.com

Uncle Scam Wants You … to cough up your cash and personal data, FBI warns ahead of midterms

The inevitable election-themed cyberattacks are whirring again, as the feds issue PSA about the ones to watch out for

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

The FTC Subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic

The FTC issues 50-page subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety failures. Regulators are holding tech giants accountable for rogue bots. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has served OpenAI an...

Ciente

Oct 16, 2026 - ciente.io

The Need for Gate Content in B2B: Does It Work?

More downloads, but no real buyers? Rethink your gated content strategy for 2026. Gated content is a resource that users access after submitting information, typically through a registration form. In ...

Ciente

Oct 16, 2026 - ciente.io

Skykick Breach Immediate action required

$1 submitted by /u/dhuskl

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 16, 2026 - reddit.com

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

Long before Taco Tuesday became part of the pop-culture vernacular, Tuesdays were synonymous with security — and for anyone in the tech world, they still are.  Patch Tuesday, as you most likely know, ...

Computerworld

Oct 16, 2026 - computerworld.com

October Patch Tuesday: 1,408 CVEs, 1 exploited flaw and a SharePoint surprise

Microsoft’s October 2026 Patch Tuesday is the year’s largest release, with 1,408 CVEs requiring customer action, 72 of them rated critical. September, the previous high, carried 963. One CVE is alread...

Computerworld

Oct 16, 2026 - computerworld.com

Threat notice BeyondTrust

$1 submitted by /u/blackpointcyber

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 16, 2026 - reddit.com

Networking problems after the October 2026 Windows update? NTLM might be to blame

Legacy protocol is going to be axed, and enforcement by default will highlight how migration is going

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

IEEE Offers More Services to Cities That Want to Be Smarter

More and more city governments are using advanced technologies to improve livability for their residents. Municipalities use data from smartphones and sensors for traffic enforcement, traffic control,...

IEEE Spectrum

Oct 16, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org

In search of an app to add/create custom secondary [util] menu 2 mouse

I am looking for an app that can create a custom secondary right click [context] mouse menu when right clicked on the mouse. Does anyone know of such? I thank you in advance!

Windows 10 Help Forums

Oct 16, 2026 - tenforums.com

If, Cisco [or insert your vendor here] releases a 9.8 CVE, nobody panics, because it's all 'part of the plan.' But when I say that Fortinet has one, well then everyone loses their minds!" -Joker who works in InfoSec

$1 submitted by /u/afroman_says

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 16, 2026 - reddit.com

encryption BitLocker options

Hello Could someone pls explain the difference between the two encryption options of BitLocker to go? If I have a new or formatted drive is it safe to choose the first one or better to choose t...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Oct 16, 2026 - tenforums.com

HomeKit Weekly: Get your Halloween and Christmas automations set up now

It’s time to get your Halloween decorations out and automate them because the gear you buy for October is the same gear you’ll use in December. Set it up once now, and all you’ll do in November is swa...

9to5Mac

Oct 16, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality

The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.

Ars Technica - All content

Oct 16, 2026 - arstechnica.com

Microsoft brings Defender protections to Linux

Acknowledging the rising use of Linux in various sectors, Microsoft has announced that it is bringing its Defender security protections to the open-source operating system. The arrival of Microsoft De...

BetaNews

Oct 16, 2026 - betanews.com

Traffic data pioneer Inrix to be acquired by Allstate’s Arity after more than two decades

Seattle-area traffic data pioneer Inrix is selling substantially all of its assets to Arity, a mobility data subsidiary of Allstate. The acquisition ends a 22-year run as an independent tech company f...

GeekWire

Oct 16, 2026 - geekwire.com

Etzioni on AI: The colorful and cranky language of the AI era, from slop to slap

Oren Etzioni and Dan Weld define more than 35 phrases of the AI era, from AI slop and deepfakes to bragawatts and P(doom), and coin a few of their own, including AI slap, promptatory and agentsomnia. ...

GeekWire

Oct 16, 2026 - geekwire.com

BeyondTrust Remote Support Zero-Day Continues Trend of Exploited Edge Bugs

Ivanti, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks all had vulnerabilities in edge devices come under fire this week. Now BeyondTrust joins the group.

darkreading

Oct 16, 2026 - darkreading.com

Build a Tenant-Wide Microsoft Foundry Model Operations Dashboard

As AI projects move from pilots to production, model deployments often spread across subscriptions, regions, and application teams. A practical operations dashboard gives platform, engineering, govern...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 16, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites

The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.

Ars Technica - All content

Oct 16, 2026 - arstechnica.com

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites

The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.

Ars Technica

Oct 16, 2026 - arstechnica.com

Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand ‘extraordinary’ as shipping dates slip

Apple has issued a short statement following strong initial demand for the iPhone Duo, with shipping estimates already slipping into next year. Here’s what the company said. more…

9to5Mac

Oct 16, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Master Microsoft Entra with live webinars, AMAs, and on-demand videos

The identity security landscape never stands still, and neither should your knowledge. With evolving scenarios such as Zero Trust adoption, AI-driven automation, and hybrid security strategies, stayin...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 16, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Meta grants itself right to scrape content from business customers for model training

The future is private, the present is plunder

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

Node.js creator ditches Deno to work on open source Cloudflare Workers

You're building servers 'wrong,' says Ryan Dahl as Cloudflare gobbles his Deno startup

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 16, 2026 - theregister.com

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #1727)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 16, 2026 - techradar.com

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #1224)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 16, 2026 - techradar.com

Amazon’s new Bee AI devices have a bystander problem, says former AWS security engineer

Jeff Williams, now chief information security officer at Sigma360, says the consent prompt and indicator light on Amazon's Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse reach the wearer, not the people being recorded....

GeekWire

Oct 16, 2026 - geekwire.com

I gave a 13-year-old iMac a new lease of life with two simple upgrades — but was it worth it?

I gave an aging Apple computer a new lease of life, although the results weren't quite what I'd hoped for.

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 17, 2026 - techradar.com

Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks

DNA Shield provides offline storage for critical digital assets, data that must remain unchanged and protected from emerging threats and technologies

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 17, 2026 - techradar.com

Exchange servers may become unstable after installation of October 2026 Windows updates

Since October 13, 2026 (Microsoft “Patch Tuesday” release cycle), we have seen some reports of customer issues where Exchange Servers become unstable after a set of October updates are installed. Symp...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2017 RTM

The Security Update for SQL Server 2017 RTM GDR is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secur...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2017 RTM CU31

The Security Update for SQL Server 2017 RTM CU31 is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secu...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM

The Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM GDR is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secur...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU32

The Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU32 is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secu...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM

The Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secur...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU27

The Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU27 is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secu...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2025 RTM

The Security Update for SQL Server 2025 RTM GDR is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secur...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Security Update for SQL Server 2025 RTM CU9

The Security Update for SQL Server 2025 RTM CU9 is now available for download at the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update Catalog sites. This package cumulatively includes all previous secur...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

The Trials And Tribulations Of Your First Badge

On the face of it, making an event badge should be an easy process. After all, most of us can hand-assemble a microcontroller, some buttons, a battery, and a screen. …read more

Blog – Hackaday

Oct 17, 2026 - hackaday.com

Apple’s HomeView has a Google problem

As someone who’s kept a smart display on the kitchen counter for the last eight years, I should be among the target audience for Apple HomeView. My Lenovo Smart Display is one of the best gadgets I’...

Fast Company - technology

Oct 17, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 KB5127648 Update Can Block Users From Turning On Smart App Control

Microsoft has confirmed that the October KB5127648 security update for Windows 11 can prevent some users from turning on Smart App Control, according to an upda Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. Th...

gHacks

Oct 17, 2026 - ghacks.net

Brave Adds End-to-End Encryption to Leo AI Chats Using a Trusted Execution Environment

Brave Software has connected the Leo AI assistant in its browser to Z. Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Brave Adds End-to-End Encryption to Leo AI Chats Using a Trusted Execution Environm...

gHacks

Oct 17, 2026 - ghacks.net

Troubleshoot Hyper-V guarded fabrics and shielded VMs

Use this FAQ when a guarded fabric can't be deployed, a host can't attest, a shielded virtual machine (VM) can't be provisioned or started, or an operation such as migration, servicing, or recovery fa...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

How do I make a ISO of my W10 C Drive ?

I have looked around at various posts and it seems that the method to use quickly becomes outdated. What is the latest thinking on this ? I have well and truly transitioned to Ubuntu as my main OS...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Oct 17, 2026 - tenforums.com

AI can help us talk with the dead. Should we?

It’s now possible to create AI chatbots of loved ones to interact with after their death. But that raises some difficult questions, like: If you do, how might the experience shape your grief?  This i...

Technology | Vox

Oct 17, 2026 - vox.com

Need help with authentication design

$1 submitted by /u/AgreeableIron811

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 17, 2026 - reddit.com

UK regulator targets how Microsoft links Windows, Office, and Defender

A UK probe found Microsoft leverages Windows, Server, and Defender integration to lock in commercial customers. Public feedback on the proposed competition status remains open through November 13. Rea...

Neowin

Oct 17, 2026 - neowin.net

Yes, you should be backing up your iPhone every day. Here’s how

Despite the wealth of critical personal data our iPhones hold, many people don’t back up their devices regularly. Usually, this is because the amount of data they’d need to back up in iCloud would vas...

Fast Company - technology

Oct 17, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Why companies may be liable for AI errors

Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a novelty on the job to a common workplace tool. Gallup found that 52% of U.S. employees and 68% of professional services workers were using AI by Februa...

Fast Company - technology

Oct 17, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Open MS Office files in Office Online with a simple double click - NOW POSSIBLE!

$1 submitted by /u/fireant456

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 17, 2026 - reddit.com

Drupal patches critical RCE flaws, warns exploits may emerge soon

Drupal has patched two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute code remotely on websites running any supported version of the content management system. [...]

BleepingComputer

Oct 17, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com

Dell PowerEdge R610 – iDRAC6 has an IP address but is completely unreachable. Is the controller faulty?

$1 submitted by /u/ostseesound

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 17, 2026 - reddit.com

Apple @ Work: How I’m preparing my fleet for Rosetta’s removal in macOS 27

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary t...

9to5Mac

Oct 17, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

The UK Navy wants to use this cheap, eco-friendly system against drones — high-pressure fire hoses chosen to protect nuclear submarine fleet as 'last line of defence'

Britain is training nuclear submarine crews to use high-pressure fire hoses against drones that penetrate existing naval base security.

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 17, 2026 - techradar.com

Cybercrims go beyond stealing data to attack physical building systems

'Hold my beer, have fun getting into your offices'

www.theregister.com - Articles

Oct 17, 2026 - theregister.com

PSA: Apple’s official silicone iPhone Duo case will require adhesive to stick

iPhone Duo is just about a week away from launching, and now that preorders have opened, Apple’s official iPhone Duo accessories have started to hit stores for early purchases. After purchasing, some ...

9to5Mac

Oct 17, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Microsoft revives App-V Server support through 2029

Microsoft has extended support for App-V Server through October 9, 2029, giving organizations more time to move away from the legacy application-delivery system. The extension covers security updates ...

4sysops

Oct 17, 2026 - 4sysops.com

Discovering SDRs Everywhere

To quote commenter [douyarou], “It’s like our little version of a Precambrian explosion”. A bunch of hackers have discovered, independently and building on each other’s work, software-defined radio (S...

Blog – Hackaday

Oct 17, 2026 - hackaday.com

Microsoft is retiring Search-UnifiedAuditLog on October 15, 2027

$1 submitted by /u/KavyaJune

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 17, 2026 - reddit.com

Microsoft Weekly: October Patch Tuesday, more efficient Windows, app updates, and more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. October's Patch Tuesday updates, GTA VI news, app updates, and more. Read more...

Neowin

Oct 17, 2026 - neowin.net

Amazon’s AI wearable, Booking’s return to Expedia’s backyard, and LinkedIn’s not-so-Seattle startup list

Amazon's Bee devices can now turn things you say into shopping suggestions, Booking Holdings is launching an Seattle-based AI travel venture called Vayo, and four of LinkedIn's top 10 Seattle startups...

GeekWire

Oct 17, 2026 - geekwire.com

Windows 11 KB5127648 Update: What’s New in October 2026 Update

Microsoft has released the October 2026 Patch Tuesday security update, KB5127648, for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2. The update...

Prajwal Desai

Oct 17, 2026 - prajwaldesai.com

Just when we thought targeted ads couldn't get any worse, these were found serving malware

Al Jazeera journalists were infected, but the number of victims could be a lot bigger.

Latest from TechRadar

Oct 17, 2026 - techradar.com

Windows 11 KB5127648, KB5121003, KB5129195, KB5089549 installs fail with 0x800f0845 error

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday updates are failing to install for many months now. KB5127648, KB5121003, KB5129195, and KB5089549 have seemingly been affected. Read more...

Neowin

Oct 17, 2026 - neowin.net

Web IQ: Web Search and Grounding APIs for AI Agents

AI applications are only as good as the information they reason from. A model can plan, summarize, and write code at a high level, but its built-in knowledge is bound by its training data.  When an AI...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Oct 17, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Misuse of “Powered by AI” labels. Sort of a funny story.

$1 submitted by /u/TorpedoAway

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 17, 2026 - reddit.com

Windows Update unavailable

Windows 11 Forum

Oct 17, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Windows 11’s last Secure Boot deadline hits Monday, Microsoft reveals what happens to your PC

The certificate that signs the Windows boot loader is the last 2011 Secure Boot certificate to expire. We explain what Windows UEFI CA 2023 replaces, what each Windows Security message means, why some...

Windows Latest

Oct 17, 2026 - windowslatest.com

BSOD on PC <1 year old persisting after fresh install of Windows 11

Windows 11 Forum

Oct 17, 2026 - elevenforum.com

garlin's PowerShell scripts for updating Secure Boot CA 2023

Windows 11 Forum

Oct 17, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Cloud-delivered Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

Windows 11 Forum

Oct 17, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) build 29683.1000 - Oct. 7

Windows 11 Forum

Oct 17, 2026 - elevenforum.com

A quick reminder on why exposing RDP (Port 3389) directly to the internet is still a terrible idea

$1 submitted by /u/SanderTh6

Reddit : Sysadmin

Oct 17, 2026 - reddit.com

Prime Video and Rakuten not working with Edge Beta

Windows 11 Forum

Oct 17, 2026 - elevenforum.com