Security News

New Windows zero-day with public exploit lets you become an admin
2021-11-22 22:40

A security researcher has publicly disclosed an exploit for a new Windows zero-day local privilege elevation vulnerability that gives admin privileges in Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. The vulnerability affects all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022.

How to download a Windows 10 21H2 ISO from Microsoft
2021-11-21 19:07

Microsoft released Windows 10 21H2, the November 2021 Update, last week and you can now download an ISO image for the new version to put aside for emergencies or clean installs. If you plan on upgrading to the new version of Windows it is always recommended that you download or create an ISO to have on hand for troubleshooting problems or performing clean installs of Windows.

New Windows 11 build fixes Microsoft Installer issue breaking apps
2021-11-19 18:54

Microsoft has fixed a recently confirmed Windows 11 issue in a newly released build for Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels. This issue would prevent apps from opening on multiple client and server Windows versions after being repaired or updated using the Windows Installer system tool.

Microsoft: Windows Installer breaks apps after updates, repairs
2021-11-19 11:36

Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting client and server Windows versions that breaks apps after updating or repairing them using the Windows Installer. This issue affects systems where Windows users have installed cumulative updates released during this month's Patch Tuesday.

How to install the OpenSSH server on Windows with PowerShell
2021-11-18 19:54

If you've ever had a need to SSH into a Windows machine, Jack Wallen shows you how to make that possible with the help of PowerShell. I'm going to walk you through the process of installing the OpenSSH Server on Windows 10, configuring it to start at boot, and then show you how to log in from a Linux machine.

Windows 11 SE: Why it's both more and less locked down than Windows 10 S
2021-11-18 17:02

The policies associated with it will certainly make purchasers think it's a "Student Edition." While there are no actual restrictions on how Windows 11 SE hardware is sold, it's branding that should let potential purchasers know that this isn't a Windows for home or the office: This is only for the classroom. Where Windows 10 S wouldn't be able to run, say, the Win32 Zoom client, it's supported on Windows 11 SE. It's a shift that puts the Windows education release in line with Microsoft's new Windows Store policies.

Microsoft increases Windows 11 rollout pace to Windows 10 devices
2021-11-18 16:07

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 upgrade to more eligible Windows 10 devices faster after not detecting update experience issues during the first rollout phases. Microsoft released Windows 11 on October 5 and is now rolling it out to eligible Windows 10 devices via Windows Update.

Microsoft starts rolling out a new Windows 11 media player
2021-11-17 12:05

Microsoft is now rolling out a new media player that matches Windows 11's look and feel as a replacement for the Windows 10 Groove Music and the legacy Windows Media Player app. The rollout started Tuesday, with the new player to be automatically installed as an update through the Microsoft Store to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.

Windows 11 issue with Intel audio drivers triggers blue screens
2021-11-17 08:23

Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting Windows 11 customers and triggering to blue screens of death on affected systems. The new issue is caused by compatibility issues between Intel Smart Sound Technology audio drivers and Windows 11, version 21H2. Intel SST is an integrated audio DSP that works with the latest Intel Core and Intel Atom processors to handle audio, voice, and speech interactions.

Windows 10 21H2 is released, here are the new features
2021-11-16 18:58

Microsoft has released Windows 10 21H2, also known as the November 2021 Update, and it is available to users running Windows 10 2004 or later as an optional update in Windows Update. "To install the Windows 10 November 2021 feature update, click on the Start Menu > Settings > Update & Security and click on the 'Check for updates' button. Windows 10 will check for new updates and then display the optional 'Feature update to Windows 10, version 21H2', which you can install by clicking the 'Download & install now" link.