Technology Advisor Blog

8 weeks have passed since the highly anticipated sunset of Windows 10, leading to the transition of Windows 11 for most users. Throughout the last several weeks, many updates and security patches have been put in place to maintain high performance for users. As folks have updated their devices to Windows 11, a lot of users have experienced unusual glitches that Microsoft has resolved in real time. Let’s go over what updates have occurred so you are up to date and recognize anything you may have encountered within the last couple weeks!

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Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft, Microsoft Updates, cybersecurity, Windows11

Yesterday was a big "Patch Tuesday" with 17 new security patches released by Microsoft, 9 of which were listed as "critical".  The second Tuesday of each month is known as "Patch Tuesday", and this is when Microsoft regularly releases free security upgrades.  As vulnerabilities are discovered, upgrades are made to the software to prevent hackers from exploiting the vulnerabilities.  Full details on the April 12, 2011 Microsoft Security Bulletin can be found on the Microsoft web site.  

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Tags: computer security, Microsoft Windows Update, MA Security Law