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Microsoft issues emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix January 2026 patch

January 18, 2026 by Brian Fagioli

windows 11 out of band update laptop on fire

Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows update after the January 2026 security patch caused remote connection failures and shutdown problems across Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server systems.

Thunderbird 142 lands with PDF signatures, new folder options, and critical security fixes

August 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli

Thunderbird 142.0 brings PDF signing, improved folder management, bug fixes, and critical security patches across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Microsoft patches WSL 2.5.10 with CVE-2025-53788 fix but keeps details secret until August 12

August 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli

Microsoft patched WSL 2.5.10 with CVE-2025-53788, but the company will not reveal what the vulnerability is until August 12.