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Bitwarden adds support for passkey login on Windows 11
Bitwarden announced support for logging into Windows 11 devices using passkeys stored in the manager’s vault, enabling phishing-resistant authentication. The new feature is available for all plans, including the free tier, and allows logging into Windows by selecting the security key option and scanning a QR code with a mobile device to confirm access to the passkey […]
Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD script execution. As Microsoft explained today, IT administrators can now enable a more secure processing mode that prevents batch files from being modified while they run by adding the LockBatchFilesInUse registry value under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor. Policy authors can […]
Microsoft expands Windows restore to more enterprise devices
Microsoft now allows more enterprise users to restore their personal settings and Microsoft Store apps from a previous Windows 11 device. The feature, known as the first sign-in restore experience, is part of Windows Backup for Organizations, an enterprise-grade backup tool that helps simplify backups and migrate to Windows 11 more easily. It allows users who […]
Windows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool
Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System Monitor (Sysmon) functionality. KB5077241 is a preview update delivered at the end of each month that allows admins to test Windows bug fixes, new features, and improvements before they’re […]
Windows 11 KB5077181 fixes boot failures linked to failed updates
Microsoft says it has resolved a Windows 11 bug that caused some commercial systems to fail to boot with an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” error after installing recent security updates, with the fix delivered in the February 2026 Patch Tuesday update. The boot issue, which Microsoft previously investigated and linked to failed December 2025 updates, affected a limited number of […]
Microsoft fixes bug that blocked Google Chrome from launching
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing its Family Safety parental control service to block Windows users from launching Google Chrome and other web browsers. Family Safety helps parents monitor their children’s activity and provides screen time management, app controls, communication monitoring, content filtering, location tracking, and activity reports. Microsoft acknowledged the bug in late June 2025 […]
Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links
Microsoft has fixed a “remote code execution” vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking specially crafted Markdown links, without displaying any Windows security warnings. With the release of Windows 1.0, Microsoft introduced Notepad, a simple, easy-to-use text editor that, over the years, became popular […]
Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 for select and upcoming CPUs
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 26H1, but it’s not for existing PCs. Instead, it will ship on devices with Snapdragon X2 processors and possibly other rumored ARM chips. Microsoft insists Windows 11 is still following an annual update cadence, which means Windows 11 26H2 is likely on track. According to Microsoft, Windows 11 26H1 is […]
Windows 11 KB5077181 & KB5075941 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today’s updates are mandatory as they contain the February 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check for Updates.’ You can also manually download and install […]
Microsoft rolls out new Secure Boot certificates before June expiration
Microsoft has begun rolling out updated Secure Boot certificates through monthly Windows updates to replace the original 2011 certificates that will expire in late June 2026. Introduced in 2011, Secure Boot ensures that only trusted bootloaders can load on computers with UEFI firmware, helping block malicious software, such as rootkits, from executing during system startup by verifying […]