Here is a practical monthly update for Perth Hills home users and small businesses. These are factual highlights based on publicly available vendor and industry reporting.
1) Trusted Tech Alliance announced (13 Feb 2026)
Microsoft announced a Trusted Tech Alliance focused on secure development, transparency, and supply chain security principles.
What this means for you: Security governance is becoming a core product quality expectation, not just an IT extra.
2) Chrome security updates in February 2026
Google published multiple stable channel security updates in February 2026, including fixes for high-severity issues.
What this means for you: Browser updates matter. Restarting your browser after updates is a simple but important safety step.
3) Apple security release updates
Apple published February 2026 security release entries for supported platforms and older supported device branches.
What this means for you: If a device is still supported, keep it updated. If it is no longer supported, plan replacement.
4) Windows 10 remains out of support
Windows 10 support ended on 14 October 2025. In 2026, continuing on unsupported systems raises risk over time.
What this means for you: If you still use Windows 10, make a clear plan to upgrade, replace, or use an approved transition path where available.
5) Global privacy and AI governance continues to tighten
Global regulation and policy work continues toward stronger governance for AI and privacy, influencing platform settings and defaults.
What this means for you: Expect more privacy controls and prompts. Take the time to review settings instead of clicking through quickly.