Apps & Software
Windows 11 October 2026 updates add Emoji 17.0 and fixes
October's Patch Tuesday fixed an exploited zero-day, added Emoji 17.0 and new settings, and was the final regular update for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro.
Security Updates
Apps & Software
Windows 11 23H2 end of support forces you to move to 26H2 now
The November 2026 security update is the last one for 23H2 Enterprise, Education and IoT Enterprise. Here's how the jump to 26H2 works.
Security & Privacy
Upgrade your PC before May 17, 2027 or lose Windows updates
Certificates behind Windows Update expire on May 17 and June 19, 2027. PCs that are up to date get new ones automatically; neglected or unsupported ones get cut off.