Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft’s mandatory security update this month has been described ...

Windows 11 is having its worst year yet, with nonstop bugs, broken updates, and unwanted features pushing users to the ...

Microsoft Issues New ‘Critical‘ Windows 11 Update Amid Broader Upgrade Push Your email has been sent While attention in the Windows ecosystem has recently ...

Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which became unusable on systems with USB mice and keyboards after installing the October 2025 security ...

A new bug stops USB devices in the Windows Recovery Environment. You can't navigate the WinRE screens using a mouse or keyboard. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is one workaround. What would ...

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...

While the Windows world focuses on failed updates and a new automated upgrade that has just gone live for all users, Microsoft has also just issued a new Windows 11 update it describes as “critical.” ...