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Windows 11 Recovery Environment Rendered Inoperable by Latest Security Patch

A critical Windows 11 security update has disabled USB mice and keyboards in recovery mode, according to Microsoft. The company says engineers are working on a fix for the bug affecting Windows 11 version 25H2 users.

Security Update Cripples Windows Recovery Tools

Microsoft has confirmed that a recent security update is causing USB input devices to fail within the Windows Recovery Environment, leaving users unable to troubleshoot system problems when they need these diagnostic tools most. According to reports, the KB5066835 security patch released October 14 disables USB mice and keyboards specifically in WinRE, though the devices function normally within the main Windows operating system.

by Aaron Vale
ComputingSoftware

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Reaches End of Support as AI Features Expand in Windows 11

Microsoft’s Windows 10 has officially reached end of support, prompting many users to consider alternatives including Linux distributions and Windows 11. Meanwhile, Microsoft is expanding AI capabilities with new voice-activated Copilot features and addressing various system bugs in recent updates.

Windows 10 Reaches End of Life

According to reports, Windows 10 has officially reached end of support with the October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Sources indicate that while the operating system will no longer receive regular security updates, users can extend protection for 12 additional months through Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program. The report states that Microsoft will continue updating Defender antivirus protection despite the main operating system reaching end of life.

by Elijah Porter
SoftwareTechnology

Apple Engineers Reportedly Voice Concerns Over Siri’s AI Overhaul in iOS 26.4 Update

Apple engineers have reportedly expressed concerns about the performance of Siri’s major overhaul ahead of the iOS 26.4 release. The voice assistant’s AI-powered capabilities, initially delayed from last year, continue to face internal scrutiny according to industry reports.

Internal Concerns Emerge Over Siri’s AI Transformation

Some Apple software engineers have reportedly voiced concerns about the performance of Siri’s upcoming major overhaul, according to recent industry reports. The revamped voice assistant, powered by Apple Intelligence technology, is scheduled to debut with iOS 26.4 in March or April, but sources indicate internal testing has revealed performance issues that have some team members worried.

by Elijah Porter