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Windows Update for Business Deployment Service Getting Driver and Firmware Controls

Microsoft on Tuesday announced some progress in enabling organizations to have better control over Windows client driver and firmware installations.

3 Zero Day Flaw Fixes for Microsoft's February Security Patch

Microsoft's February security update comes packed for three important fixes aimed at addressing currently exploitable vulnerabilities across the company's product and services.

Microsoft To Activate On-Premises UUP for Windows 11 Cumulative Updates Next Month

Microsoft is planning to turn on its Unified Update Platform (UUP) for organizations that use on-premises tools to update Windows 11 clients, which will be happening as early as next month, according to a Thursday announcement.

Microsoft Previews Organizational Controls over New Windows Features

Microsoft on Thursday described a new approach that will be applying the brakes a bit on its "continuous innovation" delivery of new Windows features to organizations.

Windows 10 Download Sales Ending This Month

Microsoft is indicating that the last day to buy a download license of the Windows 10 operating system will be on Jan. 31, 2023.

Windows App Shortcuts Deleted on January 13

Microsoft indicated in a Friday Twitter post that it working to address a problem that's caused application shortcut links to be dysfunctional or disappear on the Start Menu and Task Bar on Windows systems.

Posey's Tech Predictions for 2023

Are cloud price reductions, increased AI and Windows 13 waiting for us this year?

Microsoft Kicks off 2023 with a 98 Flaw Security Patch

The first Patch Tuesday arrived this week, featuring 98 fixes for security issues across Microsoft's wide line of products and services.

My 2022 Tech Predictions Revisited -- How Did I Do?

Let's see if I was Nostradamus or just way off the mark.

Dead and Unsupported Microsoft Product Milestones Coming in 2023

Some notable Microsoft products will be "retiring" or falling out of support in 2023.

Microsoft Intune Adds New Windows Update for Business Controls

Microsoft Intune now has some update controls for Windows clients that are enabled by the Windows Update for Business service.

Microsoft Planning To Revive Quick Assist via Windows Updates

Microsoft's Quick Assist app will be getting enhanced by Windows quality updates, starting this month and the next, and these updates may overcome issues associated with its switch to being a Windows Store app.

Microsoft Ending 2022's Security Patching with 2 Zero Day Updates

Microsoft's final security update of the year arrived on Tuesday, featuring 6 bulletin items rated "critical," a flaw fix total of 49.

The Good and the Bad of Windows 11's New Smart App Control

The new security feature does help to address the growing ransomware issue. But it's not perfect.

Does Windows Want to Violate Your Privacy?

Here are some handy tips to adjust confusing notifications with just a few clicks!

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