BIPM moves to end leap seconds from May 20 next year
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) voted to end the use of leap seconds from May 20 next year, bringing forward a plan its members agreed to in 2022. The date coincides…
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Microsoft: October Windows Update May Break Smart App Control
Microsoft says some Windows 11 devices may be unable to turn on Smart App Control after installing the October security update KB5127648. The issue affects devices running Windows 11, version 24H2 and later, where…
Microsoft says Windows 11 performance has improved
Microsoft says the latest Windows 11 update improves responsiveness and memory use, while a redesigned Photos app launches faster. The company described the changes in a blog post; the performance figures are Microsoft's
Windows updates address Always On VPN failures, but users report new issues
Microsoft released the cumulative updates KB 5127646 and KB5127648 to address connection failures affecting Windows’ Always On VPN feature. The problems followed a Windows update in September 2026, according to a report
Microsoft Says Windows 11 Is Up to 20% More Responsive on 8GB RAM Systems
Microsoft says Windows 11 is now up to 20% more responsive, describing the change as a meaningful difference for systems with 8GB of RAM. The claim follows an earlier commitment to improve the operating…
Microsoft brings PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries together in Photos
Microsoft has redesigned its Photos app for Windows 11, updating the editor and image viewer and bringing photos and videos from a PC, OneDrive, and iCloud into one gallery. Users can browse files online…
Private Internet Access adds 10 server locations; tracking finds 176
Private Internet Access (PIA) says it has added 10 locations to its server network, with new servers in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. The company describes the expansion as part of…
LinkedIn tests new networking and creator tools
LinkedIn is testing new features aimed at helping members build professional relationships and creators earn income. The company says the tools respond to more professionals taking on side hustles. LinkedIn reported that
Windows Server 2022 Enters Extended Support Through October 2031
Microsoft says Windows Server 2022 reached the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026, and has moved into extended support. The October 2026 security update was the final mainstream support update for the…
Better telemetry could improve observability and AI decisions
Organizations are reconsidering how they collect and manage telemetry as technology environments grow more complex. In a TechRadar Pro Perspectives article, Mala Pillutla argues that collecting more data does not necessa
