Master Patch Listing for October 14, 2025 I’ve updated the master patch list here.  Please note I am not recommending installing updates at this time, we are just testing and reporting. Not seeing anything trending yet at this time but it’s still a bit early for issues to start bubbling up for desktop systems.  We’re still working through getting Windows 10 ESU’s installed […]
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Cloud, supreme It’s not just Copilot that’s becoming oppressive. Is the message above helpful, or coercive? Apparently, everyday, ordinary, plain advertising just doesn’t work any longer.
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October 2025 updates released I call today the “unofficial” end of life of Windows 10. As the reality is that for many folks we will be receiving updates for at least one, up to three years of security updates, let alone the options with Opatch.  Don’t panic if you haven’t received the ESU offer, it’s not really needed until […]
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Upgrading to macOS Tahoe 26 APPLE By Will Fastie> Now that Apple’s “OS 26” versions are out, I decided to examine Apple’s macOS update process on my Mac mini, now named “Orchard.” There was one thing in particular I wanted to check out, which I’ll detail at the end of the article. In general, my purpose was to see how […]
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Authentication vs. human weakness ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley There’s no question that multi-factor authentication strengthens online logins and makes it more difficult for the bad guys to gain access to vital assets. But a recent breakdown of an internal vendor process put accountants and clients at risk. You all know that I’m a CPA. It should thus come […]
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