… While you're in that section of the admin panel, flip on automatic updates if your router supports them. Some firmware lets you split this into security-only updates versus all updates; if you've ever been burned by a feature update breaking something, security-only is the safer pick. …
… Strong encryption, a good password, router updates, guest network isolation, and sensible device hygiene do far more for everyday security. …
… Windows updates are important, and I have nothing against them. I still install updates, and I am not disabling Windows updates, but I didn’t want a surprise interruption while working . Since I work online, security patches matter more to me. …
… This spares me from enabling Tailscale on every device or navigating a maze of inactive devices on my admin panel. As long as I’ve got the right set of ACL and firewall rules, this subnet router becomes fairly safe from a security standpoint, too. …
… Two driver updates shipped around this time, and an Nvidia forum admin confirmed the company was investigating, and pointed squarely at the KB5074109 update as the root cause, suggesting the only reliable fix was uninstalling the update itself. …
… Change aims to boost security, but some users complain it disrupts seasoned workflows. Adding new security measures to a piece of beloved software is always a double-edged sword. …
… However, I’ve modified my subnet router to only accept connections from my account, so the other members of my tailnet don’t go around poking their heads into my virtualization platforms or admin platforms. …
… Windows 10 isn't in active development anymore , but Microsoft offered a one-year saving grace by granting free access to the Extended Security Updates program. It only ships security updates and doesn't add any new features because Microsoft wants to focus on Windows 11. …
Jeff Butts Apr 16, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. …
… Windows 11 updates are an unavoidable reality — necessary for patching zero-day exploits, delivering security definitions, and rolling out new features. …