Windows 11

Microsoft has released today the April 2023 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, Microsoft fixed 97 vulnerabilities in Windows and other components, with one of them being already exploited by attackers.   On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft is making the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)…

Microsoft has announced several new capabilities added to its Windows Autopatch service this month. The company has introduced a new feature that enables customers to set custom schedules for the deployment of quality updates for each ring in their tenants. Specifically, IT admins can now configure deadline-driven or scheduled install settings in Microsoft Intune. The…

The Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) allows Windows 10 and Windows 11 users to run a Linux distribution without using a virtual machine. Recent versions of Windows 10/11 make it very easy for developers to get started with WSL2 and run Linux repositories natively. In this article, I’ll explain how to install WSL2 on…

As more apps are developed in Linux than ever before, Microsoft recognized that it needed to provide developers with an easy way to build, test, and run Linux apps without leaving the Windows desktop. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) was originally designed to provide an integrated Linux terminal environment in Windows without needing to…

Microsoft has announced several new features coming to Windows Autopatch next month. These enhancements will notify IT admins about expiring licenses and access issues related to Windows Autopatch. Windows Autopatch is a new cloud service that enables customers to automate the patching of Windows, Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams. The managed service…

Microsoft is currently investigating a persistent issue related to the latest security update for Windows 11 PCs. The company has confirmed that the recent Defender update triggers a warning that the Local Security Authority (LSA) feature is disabled, and their device is vulnerable to cyberattacks. Local Security Authority (LSA) is a Windows feature that helps…

Security researchers have found a new vulnerability in the Snipping Tool app available in Windows 11. The security flaw dubbed aCropalypse could allow threat actors to reveal sensitive information blurred or cropped out in screenshots. Snipping Tool is a built-in screenshot-capturing tool that comes with the Windows operating system. In Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a…

Microsoft announced some changes yesterday regarding its release schedule for Windows monthly updates. While nothing changes for the “Patch Tuesday” updates released on the second Tuesday of each month, the company announced a new release window for optional non-security preview patches released later in the month.  Starting next month, Microsoft will now target the fourth…

Microsoft will start offering on-prem Unified Update Platform (UUP) updates to Windows 11 PCs on March 28. The company is recommending organizations to prepare for a one-time 10GB download to receive future updates via UUP. Microsoft’s Unified Update Platform (UUP) technology is designed to reduce the size of Windows updates. The on-prem UUP interoperates with…

The March Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 version 22H2 may be causing some new SSD performance issues, according to various user reports. This is the “Moment 2” update that introduced various new features to Windows 11 including a search box in the taskbar as well as AI-powered recommendations in the Start Menu.  Since the…