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Windows app forgets how to log in with first security update of the year

January patch trips up Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 authentication Microsoft has kicked off 2026 with another faulty ...
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First big Windows 11 update of 2026 rolls out with huge fixes

The first big Windows 11 update of 2026 is landing as more than a routine security patch, bringing a wave of fixes that touch ...

Windows 11 KB5074109 & KB5073455 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5074109 and KB5073455 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...