Microsoft has released the annual feature update, named by date as 26H2 (2026 2nd half). It’s small update because the program code was actually in previous monthly updates, and it was just waiting to be turned on. Don’t do that until mid-November, especially on mission-critical systems. And do a full backup first. (You do those updates regularly anyway, right? Right??)

There’s more the 26H2 in the free October PC Updater News, and ‘What’s a Brushing Scam?’, answered, all here or back issues here.

Keep your hands on the keyboard. Or if you’re traveling, keep from using that trackpad. Here are some keyboard shortcuts to save you some time. Also in the free September 2026 PC Updater News, find out how to prepare your laptop computer for flying, or for an uninterrupted Zoom meeting. Back issues and signup are here: https://startupware.com/news

You’re boarding now. It’s an long flight. Shut down your notebook and line up. Oops. “Do Not Turn Off Your Computer!” Well, too late now. Find out what you should have done in advance, for next time. Also in the free September 2026 PC Updater News, find still more keyboard shortcuts to keep your hands off that mouse. Or worse, trackpads on a tray table. Back issues and signup are here: https://startupware.com/news