Windows 10, Build 19045.6156 (KB5062649) is now available to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders running Windows 10, version 22H2. It comes with a few minor fixes and small improvements.
Windows 11 Build 22631.5696 is now available in the Release Preview channel
Windows 11, version 23H2, Build 22631.5696 is out via (KB5062663) to Insider program participants in the Release Preview channel. It comes with fixes only, which are as follows.
Windows 11 Build 26100.4762 (Release Preview) comes with several new features
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, version 24H2, Build 26100.4762 (KB5062660) to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. The update features several new features, including the improved Recall version, Click-To-Do, AI agent in Settings, and much more.
Malicious extensions that were installed 1.7 million times in Chrome Web Store
Security researchers from Koi Security identified 11 malicious extensions within the official Chrome Web Store. These extensions include hidden features to monitor user activity, collect browser data, and redirect users to potentially harmful websites.
Microsoft patched 137 vulnerabilities in July
This month, Microsoft closed 137 vulnerabilities as part of the periodical Patch Tuesday release. None of these vulnerabilities were under active attack at the time of disclosure. However, one zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server became publicly known before the patch was released.
Gemini can now read and analyze your messages and notes on Android
Google has empowered the Gemini AI engine with the ability to interact with third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone caller/dialer. The update enables this capability even on devices where such integrations were previously restricted.
Windows 11 Has Become Most Popular PC OS, Surpassed Windows 10
In July 2025, according to data from the analytics firm StatCounter, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 in global usage share within the Windows family of operating systems. This marks a significant milestone in Microsoft’s long-term transition strategy, nearly four years after the release of Windows 11.
Patch Tuesday: July 2025 Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The Patch Tuesday updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.
Microsoft Edge Now Renders Content at Speed Below 300ms
Microsoft has announced that its Edge web browser has achieved a significant improvement in performance. It now features the global average of First Contentful Paint (FCP) below 300 milliseconds. This improvement, as per Microsoft, is the result of months of optimization efforts.
Microsoft makes Notepad Markdown support generally available
Microsoft makes native Markdown formatting support in Notepad broadly available on Windows 11. It transforms the long-standing plain text editor into a more flexible writer tool capable of handling basic document formatting. Maybe this has been added as an excuse for the removed WordPad.
