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Master patch list updated for out of band Master patch list is being updated AGAIN for an "out of band" release for Windows 10 21H2 to fix an issue with OneDrive. KB5020953 for Windows 10 21H2 was rel

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Got an older iPhone or iPad? @ AskWoody iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)

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Master Patch List as of October 25, 2022 @ AskWoody You will note that I recommend that you defer at least temporarily the big releases that Apple came out with yesterday. You’ll want to hold off a bit and ensure there are no major issues.

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MS-DEFCON 4: Install or defer updates? Your choice. @ AskWoody In the most general terms, updates this month have proven safe and unlikely to cause many problems. It is for that reason I am lowering the MS-DEFCON level to 4. But there’s a grain of salt to go along with that recommendation.

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Apple out with security fixes @ AskWoody 💻 macOS Ventura 13 – 112 bugs fixed 📱 iOS and iPadOS 16.1 – 20 bugs fixed ⌚ watchOS 9.1 – 10 bugs fixed 📺 tvOS 16.1 – 9 bugs fixed 🌐 Safari 16.1 – 4 bugs fixed 💻 macOS Big Sur 11.7.1 – 3 bugs fixed

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Brute force vs. local admins @ AskWoody Microsoft recently added new protections to ensure that ransomware operators can’t use a brute-force attack to discover the Local Administrator account’s password.

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How to fix the most common OneNote sync problems @ AskWoody Last time, we looked at how OneNote sync works and how to fix basic problems (What to do when OneNote won’t sync, 2022-09-19). However, there are some common sync problems where you need to dig a little deeper or do some extra work yourself.

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Windows’ built-in basics @ AskWoody When it comes to adaptive and assistive technologies, especially those found under Ease of Access in Windows Settings, most people think the extra functions do not apply to them, simply because they are not disabled.

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Windows 11 has a silent feature that you can’t undo @ AskWoody The latest version of Microsoft’s much-maligned Windows 11 silently runs in the background a new security app that could possibly protect you from downloading a virus, ransomware, or other hobgoblins.

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How does one use the Master Patch List? @ AskWoody There are several ways you can use the list. First off if you don’t want to delve into the details but just want to wait until the dust has cleared and all of the issues have been identified, watch when we change the “Defcon” number at the top of the site. When I flip it to a different number ...

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How to use your Gmail account for more than just Gmail @ AskWoody Those of you who have a Gmail account likely use the Gmail website or app to view and work with your Google email. But both the site and the app are more versatile than you may think. With either one, you’re able to add a non-Gmail account, such as one for Outlook or Yahoo. Here’s how this plays...

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Windows 10 22H2 is out along with “Moments” for Windows 11 @ AskWoody Microsoft has just posted that Windows 10 22H2 is now out for “seekers” who manually “check for updates” Remember if you want to stay at a certain feature release you can use group policy or registry keys here. Folks behind WSUS or other managed patching won’t be pushed this.