Welcome. This page is where you’ll find updates on my latest projects, links to recent articles, and other news. If you’ve visited before, start with the Notes and Updates section below.
Notes and Updates
September 2026
I handed in the completed manuscript for the second edition of Windows 11 Inside Out at the beginning of August, and I am currently about halfway through the process of reading page proofs. This fully updated edition covers five years of changes in Windows 11 features, security enhancements, administration tools, and AI-powered capabilities. The book is scheduled to be published in October/November 2026.
You can preorder at Amazon.com, and I’ll have links to other booksellers soon.
I’ll update this page periodically with book news, publication milestones, and pointers to articles and projects, including some free samples from the book.
Windows 11 Inside Out (Second Edition)
The second edition of Windows 11 Inside Out is a comprehensive guide for experienced Windows users, IT professionals, consultants, and power users.
Topics include:
- Windows 11 setup, deployment, and configuration
- Security, privacy, and account protection
- Microsoft Edge and modern web tools
- File management and cloud storage
- Networking and remote access
- PowerShell and administration tools
- Virtualization and cloud-based Windows environments
- Troubleshooting, recovery, and performance optimization
- AI-powered Windows features and productivity tools
Status: In production
About This Site
I’ve been writing about Microsoft Windows and related technologies for more than three decades, and I’ve written books covering every Windows release since 1994. This page is intended as a simple, regularly updated summary of what’s new and what I’m working on.
Recent Articles from ZDNET
My latest articles are published at ZDNET and cover Windows, Microsoft 365, security, AI, and related technologies.
You can browse my full archive on my ZDNET author page or subscribe to the RSS feed to receive new articles automatically in your favorite feed reader. The most recent articles are listed below and update automatically whenever a new article is published.
- A new Windows 11 release is coming soon. Here’s how you can try it out early.
- Do you need easy, secure remote access to your home or small business network? Before you pay big bucks for a VPN or remote-access plan, try Tailscale. Did I mention it’s free?
- Microsoft’s latest progress report details much-needed Windows 11 improvements in reliability, performance, stability, and usability. But here’s what else I see.
Ed Bott 