Articles from January 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in January 2026
Oracle’s AI Infrastructure Play: From Database King to Hyperscale Cloud Backbone
Oracle's return to the front pages of technology news isn't driven by a viral consumer app or flashy acquisition—it's a massive, capital-intensive strategic repositioning from database stalwart to...
Copilot Integrates into File Explorer: Microsoft's AI Revolutionizes Windows Desktop Management
Microsoft is taking its AI integration strategy to the next level by embedding Copilot directly into File Explorer, marking a significant shift in how users will interact with their Windows desktop....
9 Essential Windows Terminal Tweaks for Power Users: Speed, Security & Customization
Windows Terminal has revolutionized the command-line experience on Windows, offering a modern, GPU-accelerated terminal that consolidates PowerShell, Command Prompt, Windows Subsystem for Linux...
NVIDIA 528.49 Driver Adds GTX 860M Support & OEM Driver Tips for Windows 10/11
NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 528.49 has arrived as a WHQL-certified release, bringing official support for the long-neglected GeForce 800M series mobile GPUs—including the GTX 860M—on both...
Hidden 'This is not a contest' phrase unlocks Word 97 developer credits Easter egg
A decades-old secret tucked inside Microsoft Office 97 has resurfaced, revealing a hidden tribute to the development team behind one of Microsoft's most iconic productivity suites. By performing a...
IBM Sovereign Core & Apache Geode 2.0 Bring Real-Time Data Control to Windows Enterprises
In an era where data sovereignty and real-time analytics are becoming non-negotiable requirements for enterprises, IBM has made a significant move by baking sovereignty directly into a software...
Microsoft's AI Datacenter Expansion: No Electricity Bill Increases Promised
Microsoft's ambitious expansion of AI-ready datacenters across the United States comes with a groundbreaking promise: the company has committed to ensuring local household electricity bills will not...
CES 2024 Hardware Innovation Meets Windows 11 AI Control Debate
The Consumer Electronics Show 2024 showcased a remarkable convergence of hardware innovation and artificial intelligence integration, with Windows 11's AI features becoming both a centerpiece of new...
RetroBox VHS Combo TV: CRT Emulation Meets Modern I/O for Retro Gaming & VHS Preservation
The retro computing and gaming scene is witnessing an intriguing hardware convergence that bridges decades of technology. RetroBox has announced a "VHS Combo TV" that combines a built-in VCR with a...
Hidden Windows Insider build code reveals Copilot AI pane will detach and manage files via natural language commands
Microsoft's ambitious integration of Copilot directly into File Explorer has transitioned from speculative rumor to tangible preview, with hidden UI strings and inert controls appearing in recent...
Windows 11 OOB Patch KB5040001 Fixes Shutdown Failure After Remote Desktop Sessions
Microsoft's January 2026 update cycle took an unexpected turn when a Patch Tuesday release introduced a narrowly scoped but disruptive regression that left some Windows 11 systems unable to shut down...
Microsoft Copilot Ecosystem Explained: How Many AI Assistants Does Microsoft Really Have?
Microsoft's Copilot branding has evolved from a single AI assistant into a sprawling ecosystem of specialized tools, creating both opportunities and confusion for users trying to navigate what has...