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06/01/2026

Heads up — Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 June 2026 Update (KB5089573) and it comes with an important warning: Secure Boot certificates on many Windows devices are expiring this month. If you haven't updated, some machines may have trouble booting securely. On the brighter side, the update also brings faster local file search and a new Low Latency CPU profile for snappier performance. Patch now and don't wait on this one. 🔐

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Microsoft warns Windows 11 PCs without the new Secure Boot certificates may lose future protections, boot security updates, and upgrades.

05/29/2026

Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 — codenamed Panther Lake — has officially landed in laptops, and it's a big deal. It's the first chip Intel has built on its own 18A process (made in the USA), and it's claiming a 76% jump in gaming performance and 60% better multithreading over the previous generation. Over 200 laptop designs are already in the pipeline from major manufacturers. If you're shopping for a new business laptop in 2026, look for that "Core Series 3" badge.

Intel ushers in the next generation of AI PCs with exceptional performance, graphics and battery life; available this month

05/27/2026

Microsoft's big May update for Windows 11 just dropped, and the headliner is Xbox Mode — a full-screen, console-style gaming experience right on your PC. Beyond gaming, File Explorer got a much-needed tune-up (consistent folder views, more archive format support, and goodbye to that annoying white flash bug). There are also smarter AI taskbar features and tightened security defaults baked in. If you've been putting off updating, this one's worth grabbing.

The May 2026 Windows 11 update is rolling out on May 12th, and it is a surprisingly good mix of new features and quality‑of‑life fixes.Xbox mode is the...

05/07/2026

Used - Dell Latitude 5401
- Intel Core i5-9300H, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
- 14inch Screen, 1x HDMI, 3x USB-A, 1x USB-C, Ethernet
- Micro SD Card Reader, Windows 11 Pro, 90 Day Warranty
Price: $399.99+HST

04/21/2026

https://www.howtogeek.com/new-windows-features-excited-for-april-2026/

This Windows update includes a Copilot feature that is actually useful.

04/14/2026

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3113062/intels-nova-lake-cpu-details-leak-productivity-powerhouse.html

Intel's Nova Lake desktop CPU roadmap has leaked, showing the chip could be a massive productivity processor when it debuts this fall. Expect up to 52 cores, plus Thunderbolt 5, multiple-SSD support, and more.

04/01/2026

Out-of-band patch addresses installation failures.

03/26/2026

Used - HP EliteDesk G6 SFF
- AMD Ryzen 5 4650G, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
- 3x DisplayPort, 9x USB-A, 1x USB-C, WiFi
- Windows 11 Pro, 90 Day Warranty
Price: $499.99+HST

03/13/2026

An Intel executive has reiterated the shortages in CPU supply lines, claiming they are affecting channel partners and AI customers.

03/10/2026

Used - Dell Rugged 5420
- Intel Core i5-8350U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
- 14inch Screen, 1x HDMI, 1x Serial, 3x USB-A, 1x USB-C, Ethernet
- SD Card Reader, Windows 11 Pro, 90 Day Warranty
Price: $649.99+HST