ZDNet: Microsoft promises a big February patch – but will it fix what’s broken with Windows 11 today?. “Let’s face it: most monthly Windows 11 patches are ho-hum. They usually focus on bug fixes and security updates, with the occasional new feature sprinkled in. The February 2026 update, however, looks significant, introducing several new features that will change how users interact with the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/04/zdnet-microsoft-promises-a-big-february-patch-but-will-it-fix-whats-broken-with-windows-11-today/
ZDNet: Microsoft promises a big February patch – but will it fix what’s broken with Windows 11 today?

ZDNet: Microsoft promises a big February patch – but will it fix what’s broken with Windows 11 today?. “Let’s face it: most monthly Windows 11 patches are ho-hum. They usual…

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Engadget: Microsoft issues emergency fix after a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down. “If you weren’t able to shut down your Windows 11 device recently, Microsoft has rolled out an emergency fix addressing a couple of critical bugs that popped up with its latest January 2026 Windows security update.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/19/engadget-microsoft-issues-emergency-fix-after-a-security-update-left-some-windows-11-devices-unable-to-shut-down/
Engadget: Microsoft issues emergency fix after a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down

Engadget: Microsoft issues emergency fix after a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down. “If you weren’t able to shut down your Windows 11 device recently, Mic…

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Krebs on Security: Microsoft Patch Tuesday, September 2025 Edition. “Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known ‘zero-day’ or actively exploited vulnerabilities in this month’s bundle from Redmond, which nevertheless includes patches for 13 flaws that earned Microsoft’s most-dire […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/10/krebs-on-security-microsoft-patch-tuesday-september-2025-edition/

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PC World: Windows 11 24H2’s March update is riddled with failures and crashes. “Just a few days ago, Microsoft released update KB5053598 for Windows 11 24H2, which includes several important security fixes. It’s a mandatory update that’s part of this month’s Patch Tuesday, so it’s meant to install automatically for all eligible users. Unfortunately, the update appears to be a wreck […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/16/pc-world-windows-11-24h2s-march-update-is-riddled-with-failures-and-crashes/

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Krebs on Security: Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Edition. “Microsoft today issued security updates to fix at least 56 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including two zero-day flaws that are being actively exploited.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/02/12/krebs-on-security-microsoft-patch-tuesday-february-2025-edition/

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The Register: Microsoft says premature patch could make Windows Recall forget how to work . “Microsoft has pinned down why some eager Windows Insiders could not persuade the Recall preview to save any snapshots. It’s all down to a pesky non-security preview. KB5046740, which emerged on November 21, represents the final non-security preview release for 2024 (although there will be a monthly […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2024/12/07/the-register-microsoft-says-premature-patch-could-make-windows-recall-forget-how-to-work/

The Register: Microsoft says premature patch could make Windows Recall forget how to work | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

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Google Play Points: if only Google would give you free points for keeping your phone up to date

From my Phone

#gamification #softwarePatches

https://alecmuffett.com/article/108043

Google Play Points: if only Google would give you free points for keeping your phone up to date

From my Phone

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It is always important to keep digital devices up to date and to download #softwarepatches. They often improve #cybersecurity, but our latest #Windows11Update brings the new AI-powered Bing to the Windows 11 taskbar #bing #windows11 #msftavdocate https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/28/tech/microsoft-windows-update-ai-bing/index.html