Microsoft is set to tighten Windows 11 security, which includes smartphone-style app permissions — and I'm betting this all boils down to AI

Microsoft is bringing tighter security to Windows 11, including smartphone-style app permissions.
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Microsoft confirms 8.8-rated security issue in Windows 11 Notepad due to modernization efforts, Patch Tuesday fix rolling out

Microsoft confirms CVE-2026-20841, a Remote Code Execution flaw in Windows 11 Notepad via Markdown links. Patch now rolling out.
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Causes Security Firewall Error

Windows 11 users are experiencing issues with a Firewall configuration error when using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, following the June 26 KB5060829 ...

Windows 11 is getting a big security update0 0

Windows 11's next act? Lock it down by default and make every app ask nicely first, tightening control, boosting transparency, and curbing unwanted changes.
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I tested Windows 11 February 2026 Updates: Everything new, improved, and fixed

Windows 11 February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, security fixes, and major bug fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.

You can fix most Windows 11 issues by double checking these 4 settings first

You can fix most Windows 11 issues by double checking these 4 settings first ...

Windows 11 AI security feature breaks Armory Crate on Xbox Ally

Windows Smart App Control is mistakenly flagging ASUS’s Armory Crate, locking Xbox Ally and ROG Ally users out of essential system and performance controls.