Venkat Eswarlu
Venkat Eswarlu

Venkat is an independent technology journalist and the founder of Techdows. He has been covering web browsers, Windows, and software news since 2009. His exclusive scoops on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge features have been cited by Forbes, TechCrunch, Wired, CNET, and other major publications.

Windows 10 1909 Update blocked on PCs running AVG/Avast v19.5 and old Qualcomm WiFi drivers

After putting compatibility hold on devices running old versions of Realtek Bluetooth Radio drivers, Microsoft has now blocked certain PCs from updating to Windows 10 November 2019 Update that are running old AVG and Avast (both free and paid antivirus products) and incompatible Qualcomm WiFi drivers. While the latest Avast/AVG antivirus version available is 19.8, …