News Windows Microsoft fixes Defender’s false “turned off” alerts on Windows 10, 11, and Server September 25, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Microsoft has fixed a Microsoft Defender bug that falsely warned some PCs that antivirus was turned off. The correction arrives via Defender update 4.18.26080.4 and should apply automatically. Read more » Microsoft Defender Security updates Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows security Windows Server
News Windows New Outlook gets an “Outlook Classic” theme to ease the jump from the old client September 16, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Microsoft is adding an optional “Outlook Classic” theme to New Outlook and Outlook on the web. It’s a visual layer meant to ease migration—no feature changes, no policy overrides. Read more » IT admin Microsoft 365 New Outlook Outlook productivity user experience windows
News Windows Microsoft turns to AI to fast-track native Windows apps in about 30 minutes September 16, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Microsoft is leaning on AI, a new CLI, and migration guides to make native WinUI apps easier and faster—on paper, from blank folder to Store in about 30 minutes using free tools. Read more » GitHub Copilot Microsoft Store UWP Windows 11 Windows App SDK WinUI WPF
News Windows Windows 11 KB5124008 is breaking USB audio for some PCs. Microsoft has acknowledged the bug. September 16, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Microsoft says Windows 11 update KB5124008 can stop some USB audio devices and microphones with a Code 10 error. There’s no fix yet; here’s what to look for and the temporary options you have. Read more » Audio drivers KB5124008 microsoft patch tuesday Troubleshooting USB audio Windows 11
News Windows Windows 11’s optional KB5120998 is scrambling mouse cursor settings. Microsoft is investigating. August 31, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Microsoft acknowledges reports that Windows 11’s optional KB5120998 alters mouse cursor settings and is investigating. Separate Defender false alerts are also reported. Read more » 24h2 25H2 KB5120998 microsoft Microsoft Defender Windows 11 Windows Update
News Windows Windows 11 26H2 reaches Release Preview as Microsoft readies ISO and media tools August 31, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Windows 11 26H2 has entered Release Preview as build 26300.9278. Microsoft is preparing ISOs and the Media Creation Tool, with a low‑disruption enablement update on the same servicing branch as 24H2/25H2. Read more » Enterprise IT iso Media Creation Tool microsoft Release Preview Windows 11 Windows Insider
News Windows Windows 11 KB5120998 brings a movable taskbar and a resizable Start menu August 31, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Windows 11 KB5120998 is an optional preview with long‑requested UI changes: a movable taskbar, a smaller taskbar option, and Start menu sizing and controls. Offline installers are available, but they’re large. Read more » 24h2 25H2 KB5120998 optional update Start menu taskbar update Windows 11
News Windows Microsoft gives New Outlook a Classic look—without changing what it is August 31, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Microsoft is rolling out an optional “Outlook Classic” theme for New Outlook on Windows and the web. It mimics Classic Outlook’s look without changing functionality, migration settings, or admin controls. Read more » IT admin microsoft Microsoft 365 New Outlook Outlook Outlook on the web windows
News Windows Windows 11’s August update is crashing some games; Microsoft links reports to RGB drivers August 21, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Windows 11’s August update KB5121003 is causing crashes and reboots in some games. Microsoft links the issue to systems with RGB drivers like inpoutx64 and is investigating, with no fix yet. Read more » Drivers gaming KB5121003 microsoft patch tuesday RGB Windows 11
News Windows Windows 11 is finally removing WMIC. Here’s what’s changing and how to prepare August 18, 2026 by Alex Mira | Leave a Comment Microsoft will remove WMIC from Windows 11 after August 2026 and discontinue it as a Feature on Demand. WMI remains supported; move scripts to PowerShell and modern APIs. Read more » IT administration PowerShell security Windows 11 WMI WMIC
