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
July 2026
I’m finishing up the second edition of Windows 11 Inside Out. This fully updated edition covers four years of changes in Windows 11 features, security enhancements, administration tools, and AI-powered capabilities. The book is scheduled to be published in October 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
Recent Articles from ZDNET
My complete archive is available on my ZDNET author page:
Recent articles:
- Microsoft is using AI to find Windows vulnerabilities before attackers do
- Windows 11’s new Point-in-Time Restore feature can save hours of recovery work
- Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?
- How to get free Windows 10 security patches until October 2027 – and avoid the $30 fee
- Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10 support with a longer ESU timeline
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.
Ed Bott 