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Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC
The confusion around Microsoft updates continues. Just as it releases the last Patch Tuesday of 2024, with a new zero-day amongst 71 vulnerabilities, it also warns 400 million users they risk losing access to future security fixes if they update their PCs.
Microsoft just fixed 72 Windows security flaws — update your PC right now
Microsoft just closed out its Patch Tuesday updates for 2024 by releasing fixes for 72 security flaws across its software portfolio: 17 rated Critical, 52 rated Important and one rated Moderate, and one that has been actively exploited in the wild.
Microsoft issues new Windows 10 ‘malfunction’ alert - will your PC be affected?
A watermark will also be added to the Windows 11 desktop on devices that install it but don’t technically meet the minimum system requirements. Microsoft implies those affected will be able to revert back to Windows 10 if they encounter issues by going to Settings > System > Recovery, and selecting Go back under the Recovery options.
Microsoft fixes zero-day security flaw in latest Windows update
Yesterday was the last Patch Tuesday of 2024, and with it Microsoft has provided a number of security updates, eliminating 71 security vulnerabilities across various Microsoft apps and services. Microsoft categorizes 16 of these vulnerabilities as “critical” and classifies all but one of the remaining issues as “high risk.
Microsoft will let you install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs after all — what you need to know
Microsoft updated its support page to warn users not to run Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, but the company also has official instructions on installing the operating system on devices that don't meet minimum requirements. Generally, that means PCs with a TPM 2.0 chip — a security chip required for Windows 11.

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Microsoft starts testing iPhone file sharing for Windows PCs
Microsoft has started testing some improvements to its Phone Link app for iPhone users. Windows Insiders can now try out a ...
Microsoft tests compact, native version of Windows Copilot app
Microsoft continues to tweak the Copilot app on Windows, hopefully that means more innovations are due in 2025.
The Full Microsoft Office Suite for a Lifetime Is Slashed by 68% to Close Out the Year
So if you have a new laptop or PC you’re looking to install all the basic Microsoft apps onto, don’t bother with the monthly ...
Microsoft Reverses Course, Allows Installing Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware
Microsoft now lets you install Windows 11 on unsupported devices, despite its previous insistence on the TPM 2.0 requirement.
Microsoft Recall, tested: I like the AI, but I just can’t trust it
I've tested Microsoft Recall's AI search capabilities within Windows for about a week. While it's already saved me several ...