Articles from July 15, 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published on July 15, 2026
Patch Now: Microsoft’s 9.9-Rated Hyper-V Vulnerability Demands Immediate Action
On July 14, 2026, Microsoft released a fleet-wide security update that fixes one of the most severe Hyper‑V flaws in recent memory. CVE‑2026‑57092, a use-after-free bug in the Windows VMSwitch...
Rectify11 v3.2 Promises a Consistent Windows 11 Look — Here’s What You Need to Know Before Installing
A free, community-built tool called Rectify11 has reached version 3.2, offering Windows 11 users a way to paper over the operating system’s lingering visual inconsistencies. But unlike a simple...
Microsoft Patches a Snooping Flaw in Windows Print Spooler—Here’s the Patch List for July 2026
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates close a memory disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service that could let a local attacker read information they shouldn’t see. The...
Microsoft’s July 2026 Patch Closes High-Severity SMB Server RCE Hole: Who’s at Risk and What to Do Now
Microsoft released its monthly security round on July 14, 2026, fixing a high-severity remote code execution flaw in the Windows SMB server driver. Tracked as CVE-2026-57089, the vulnerability...
Microsoft Patches Windows File History Bug That Could Hand Attackers the Keys to Your System
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates stamp out a high-severity vulnerability in Windows that could allow a locally authenticated attacker to grab complete control of an affected PC. The flaw,...
Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Media Foundation RCE (CVE-2026-57094) in July 2026 — Update Now
Microsoft on July 14, 2026, released its monthly security updates patching CVE-2026-57094, a critical remote-code-execution vulnerability in Windows Media Foundation that could allow an attacker to...
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D Returns as a 10th Anniversary Edition: Is This AM4's Last Great Gaming Hurrah?
On July 15, UK retailers quietly listed a processor that many thought had sailed into the silicon sunset. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D — the chip that proved stacked cache could transform gaming...
Your Windows PC Is Vulnerable to a Single Malicious Video File — Until You Install This July Patch
On July 14, 2026, Microsoft released cumulative update KB5101650 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, fixing a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows Media Foundation....
The Smartest CPUs to Pair with an RTX 3070 in 2026 — and Which to Avoid
A comprehensive CPU roundup published July 15 by Propel RC tackles a common dilemma for GeForce RTX 3070 owners: which processor will keep the aging but capable card fed without wasting money. The...
Newegg Cuts AM5 Bundle Prices Through July 31: Here’s What You Actually Save on Ryzen CPUs, Motherboards, and DDR5 RAM
Newegg is discounting several AMD AM5 platform bundles that combine a Ryzen processor, a compatible motherboard, and 16GB of DDR5-6000 memory for as low as $459.99. The sale, which began July 14 and...
Windows 11 July Update Closes Privilege Escalation Path That Could Elevate Attackers to SYSTEM
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security update addresses a Win32k elevation-of-privilege vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-57095, rated Important with a CVSS score of 6.2. The flaw allows a local...
Microsoft Urges Immediate Patching for Windows NFS Flaw That Grants SYSTEM Access to Attackers
Microsoft has released its July 2026 security updates, which include a fix for CVE-2026-56650—a high-severity elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Network File System (NFS) that...