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Windows 11 annual update is boring, but staying on 24H2 is a security risk

Windows 11 26H2 isn't a flashy update, but Microsoft is gradually dropping support for older versions of Pro and Home.
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Microsoft Is Forcing a Windows 11 Security Feature That Could Slow Down Your PC

An upcoming October Windows update will turn on Memory Integrity by default—improving system security, but potentially tanking performance on older hardware and demanding games.
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My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

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