Microsoft transforms Windows 11 with AI-powered Copilot, adding voice control, vision tools, and autonomous agents to redefine how users interact with PCs.

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10.You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program.If the option doesn't appear, there are ways to trigger it.

For those with incompatible Windows 10 PCs, Microsoft is offering a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide security patches for another year.

Microsoft has released its October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 172 security flaws, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Among these, eight are rated “Critical,” consisting of five remote code execution bugs and three elevation of privilege issues.

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028.Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches.

Microsoft has confirmed that the September 2025 security updates are causing Active Directory issues on Windows Server 2025 systems.

Microsoft has become somewhat infamous for its enormous right-click menu in Windows’ File Explorer. But the company is adding even more options — and, interestingly, to apps and services that it doesn’t even own.