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Microsoft delivered fixes for issues affecting everything from Windows to Office, .NET, and SQL Server, and several patches ...

Connection types: local USB, network printers and IP; each requires specific configuration and drivers. Download and install drivers from the manufacturer if Windows ...

If your HP printer suddenly stopped responding or the HP Smart app is acting up, you are not alone—and it might not be your Wi-Fi. Starting January 15, 2026, Microsoft stopped publishing new v3 and v4 ...

Microsoft is moving away from legacy printer drivers in favor of Windows Protected Print Mode, or WPP. This mode uses the Windows modern print stack, which offers multiple benefits, including better ...

Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved me from malware countless times, and I never install anything else. But an ...

While co-workers in a corporate office might share the same high-volume printer, smaller workspaces and even smaller budgets call for diverse, lower-cost desktop printers. How to pick one? Start by ...

In brief: Last month, Windows 11 users became concerned when Microsoft announced significant upcoming changes in its handling of legacy printer drivers. Most users will likely not experience any ...

Microsoft is phasing out new printer driver updates via Windows Update for older printers in Windows 11 starting in 2026, pushing users toward Mopria. Microsoft has officially begun a multi-year ...

Microsoft is slowly phasing out support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but IT admins shouldn't worry too much. Back in September 2023, Microsoft announced the end of servicing plan for ...

The takeaway: Microsoft quietly signaled a major shift in how printer drivers would work on Windows nearly three years ago. That plan is now becoming reality, though most older third-party printers ...