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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 26220.7961 for the Beta Channel, Build 26300.7965 for the Dev Channel, and Build 28020.1685 for the Canary Channel, all released on March 6, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

Mar 6, 202692 mins

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3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Mar 4, 20268 mins

AndroidAndroid SecurityMobile Security

Google's Gemini, 3 years in: Is this the future we wanted?

Feb 27, 202610 mins

AndroidChatbotsGoogle

3 future Android features you can give yourself today

Feb 25, 20269 mins

AndroidGoogleMobile Apps

Windows 11: A guide to the updates

By Preston Gralla

Feb 24, 202637 mins

BusinessSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 11

Apple's iOS adoption data shows consistency

Feb 19, 20265 mins

AppleOperating SystemsiOS

Apple to kill app support for Intel-based Macs next year

Feb 18, 20264 mins

Computers and PeripheralsMacMacOS

Your instant Android annoyance eliminator

Feb 18, 20269 mins

AndroidGoogleMobile Apps

Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps

By Valerie Potter

Feb 17, 202614 mins

BusinessMicrosoft 365Small and Medium Business

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Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

Here's a look at the most recent Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft as well as a collection of recent updates so you can track what's changed.

Feb 13, 2026 5 mins

Microsoft OfficeWindows 10Windows 11

February’s Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws, including 6 being exploited

IT admins will be busy this month patching Microsoft software and apps, but not nearly as busy as they were in January.

By Greg Lambert

Feb 13, 2026 18 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeOffice Suites

Four new reasons why Windows LNK files cannot be trusted

By putting conflicting metadata in LNK files, a researcher found four new ways to spoof targets, hide arguments, and run unintended programs in Windows Explorer.

By Shweta Sharma

Feb 13, 2026 4 mins

Endpoint ProtectionWindowsWindows Security

A trio of tasty new Android notification enhancements

Make your phone's notifications more useful and less annoying with these off-the-radar power-user possibilities.

Feb 11, 2026 8 mins

AndroidGoogleMobile Apps

Improve communication in the workplace to grow your business

It’s no secret that poor communication is detrimental to your organization, but just how detrimental may come as a surprise.

Apr 29, 2020 6 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Here's what those enrolled in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program need to know about each monthly security update. Now updated for KB5075912, released on Feb. 10, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

Feb 10, 2026 42 mins

BusinessSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 10

Pretend Disk Format: PDFs harbor new dangers

Virtual Hard Disks masquerading as PDF files are allowing hackers to sneak remote-access software through enterprise defenses.

By Maxwell Cooter

Feb 6, 2026 2 mins

CybercrimeMalwareWindows

Windows 11 LTSC explained: The OS when you need stability above all

Formerly known as the Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB), Windows' Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is designed for mission-critical, highly regulated, or restricted environments, allowing companies to maintain a stable, feature-locked OS for years.

By Taryn Plumb and Gregg Keizer

Feb 4, 2026 8 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

22 handy hidden tricks for Google Calendar on Android

Upgrade your agenda with these tucked-away time-savers in the Android Calendar app.

Feb 4, 2026 22 mins

AndroidMobile AppsSmall and Medium Business

OpenAI drops Codex 'agentic AI' as a macOS app

The battle for hearts and minds is now engaged on Mac desktops, especially when it comes to wooing developers.

Feb 3, 2026 5 mins

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After criticism, Microsoft promises big improvements for Windows 11

The company said it is now focused on improving system performance and the user experience for the operating system.

By Viktor Eriksson

Jan 30, 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsWindowsWindows 11

How to print and scan with Android

Handle paper documents like a pro with this simple guide to Android printing and scanning.

Jan 30, 2026 9 mins

AndroidMobile AppsSmall and Medium Business

Apple touts ‘unparalleled’ protection for M5 Macs

M5-based Macs now have solid protection designed to protect them against a variety of sophisticated attacks, including spyware, Apple says.

Jan 29, 2026 4 mins

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ClickFix attackers using new tactic to evade detection, says Microsoft

By Howard Solomon

Mar 6, 20265 mins

MalwarePhishingSocial Engineering

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe’s tech ecosystem

By Matthew Finnegan

Mar 6, 20264 mins

Cloud ComputingGovernment ITMarkets

Online rights groups ask EU to put a stop to digital enshittification

By Maxwell Cooter

Mar 6, 20262 mins

Cloud ComputingEnterprise ApplicationsManaged Cloud Services

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By Arnold Davick

Mar 5, 20262 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Data Sovereignty Pushback, Claude Plug-Ins, Nvidia Windows SoC | Ep. 53

By Arnold Davick

Mar 4, 20262 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Faster Cyberattacks, OpenClaw NPM Bypass, SkillsBench Human Guidance | Ep.52

By Arnold Davick

Feb 26, 20262 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon-Anthropic Clash, Grok/Copilot C2 Abuse, Costly Support AI | Ep. 51

By Arnold Davick

Feb 25, 20262 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Chrome Extensions Leak, IBM Hiring, Glass Memory Breakthrough | Ep. 50

By Arnold Davick

Feb 24, 20262 mins

Artificial Intelligence

AI is becoming a co-worker, and it's changing how work gets done

Feb 24, 202635 mins

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