Millions of Windows PCs Face a Secure Boot Update Deadline in 2026

Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 begin expiring in June 2026. Here’s how to check whether your Windows PC has the ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Windows fast start-up is still causing problems in 2026, and everyone should disable it

Windows 11 doesn't need extra help with bugs and driver problems.

‘One Time Restart’—Microsoft Changes Windows After 15 Years

If you bought your PC in the last two years, you’re likely already running new certificates. You can check in your Windows ...
Ars Technica

Windows’ original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here’s what you need to do

Windows 8 is remembered most for its oddball touchscreen-focused full-screen Start menu, but it also introduced a number of under-the-hood enhancements to Windows. One of those was UEFI Secure Boot, a ...
Bleeping Computer

New Windows updates replace expiring Secure Boot certificates

Microsoft has started automatically replacing expiring Secure Boot certificates on eligible Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems. Secure Boot is a security feature that blocks malicious software (like ...

‘Action Is Needed’—Microsoft Changes Windows Update In 10 Days

Microsoft has just confirmed there are now 1.6 billion Windows users — most of whom are affected by its decision to terminate ...

Is Modern Standby draining your Windows laptop battery overnight? Shut it down - here's why

Is Modern Standby draining your Windows laptop battery overnight? Shut it down - here's why ...