October 14, 2025 marks the end of support for the Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, new features, or technical support for Windows 10.
Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11 and 10, October 2025
Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. These updates primarily address known bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are widely known as "Patch Tuesday" releases.
Mozilla Releases Firefox 144 with new Profile Manager, Smart Tabs, built-in Google Lens, and more
Mozilla has released Firefox 144 alongside updated Extended Support Release (ESR) versions 140.4.0 and 115.29.0. The beta channel now hosts Firefox 145, scheduled for public release on November 11. Version 144 brings improvements to tab groups, an updated profile management feature, a new password encryption algorithm, integrated Google Lens search, and support for the Perplexity AI search engine, among other improvements and enhancements.
Copilot now supports direct access to Windows 11 Settings
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of the Copilot app for Windows (1.25095.161.0 and later). The update is available in the Microsoft Store to all Windows Insiders, regardless of their update channel. The new version of the app brings with it a new capability: Access to Settings on Windows 11.
Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is broken on Windows 10 22H2
Microsoft has confirmed that the current version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) does not work correctly on Windows 10 version 22H2. This is not the first issue with this version of the utility. The company previously confirmed that MCT does not run on devices with ARM64 processors.
Mozilla Tests Integrated Free VPN in Firefox
Mozilla has launched an early-stage trial of Firefox VPN, a free virtual private network service integrated directly into the Firefox browser. The feature routes web traffic through intermediary servers in multiple countries, concealing users’ IP addresses and enhancing online privacy.
Google is changing its policy for publishing Android vulnerability patches
Google has updated its policy for distributing Android security patches and disclosing vulnerabilities. The change affects how and when patch details become available to the broader developer and user community.
Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro support ends in less than a month
Microsoft has reminded that support for Windows 11, version 23H2, in both Home and Pro editions, will officially terminate on November 11, 2025. On this date, Microsoft will release the final monthly security update for these editions. Following this cutoff, the operating system will no longer receive critical security patches, non-security updates, or technical assistance from Microsoft, thereby exposing affected systems to potential cybersecurity threats and compliance risks.
Windows 11 Build 26220.6780 (Dev) improves AI in Settings, Search, and more
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6780 via KB5067103 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It comes with new Settings AI agent capabilities, improved Search and Drag tray, dark Run dialog, and more.
Windows 11 Build 26120.6780 (Beta) Also Makes It Harder to Create a Local Account in OOBE
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.6780 (version 24H2) via KB5065797 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It allows selecting objects in an image in Click to Do, adds Unit Converter to Click to Do, comes with peripheral fingerprint scanners support in Windows 11. Also, it allows specifying a folder name for your user account. Finally, it reduces the number of methods you can use to create a local account when installing Windows 11. Microsoft is against local accounts.
