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Summer 2026 Newsletter

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Happy Summer everybody 😊

 With the summer in full sunshine, here’s our long-awaited summer newsletter!

Windows 11 25H2

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Windows 11 25H2
 
The latest major release is the Windows 11 2025 Update (Version 25H2), which is rolling out as an annual feature update. Installing the latest update ensures you receive all previous updates, including important security fixes.
 
Many of you already have the update and for those that don’t you’ll receive Windows 11, version 25H2 when the Update process automatically shows your device is ready helping provide a smooth update experience.

Internet Security / Anti Virus

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Internet Security / Anti Virus packages
 
Holme Start Computers has for the past few years, kept customers safe with McAfee Internet Security for Anti Virus protection etc.

Cost increase on Microsoft 365 plans

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From mid Jan 2025, the Microsoft 365 plans have increased in the region of 30%.

Find your BitLocker recovery key

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A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows