Articles from January 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in January 2026
Crystal Eye Webcam Driver Guide: Revive Acer Cameras on Windows 11/10
For countless users with older Acer laptops or Crystal Eye USB webcams, what was once a functional piece of hardware has become a source of frustration on modern Windows systems. The familiar...
Microsoft Fixes WinSqlite3.dll False Positives: January 2026 Updates End Security Alert Chaos
Microsoft's January 13, 2026 cumulative updates have finally resolved the months-long outbreak of misleading security alerts that incorrectly flagged WinSqlite3.dll—a core Windows library—as...
Microsoft's Ghost Support Banner Fix: Server-Side Update Resolves False Windows Alerts
Microsoft has quietly deployed a server-side update to resolve a perplexing issue that caused some Windows users to receive false "end of support" notifications, effectively ending what many...
Windows 11 25H2 enablement package readies OS for WiFi 7 and SoundWire SDCA.
Microsoft's quiet release of the Windows 11 25H2 enablement package represents a significant shift in how the company approaches operating system updates. While the version number change might seem...
Power Users Debunk 5 Windows Myths Linux Fans Keep Getting Wrong
The perennial debate between Windows and Linux users often devolves into tribal warfare, with both sides armed with outdated assumptions and oversimplified arguments. A recent discussion among power...
Intel drivers push Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth LE Audio to full power in Windows 11 25H2
Microsoft's Windows 11 25H2 enablement update, while not a feature-packed release, has quietly unlocked a crucial compatibility loop for modern wireless hardware by way of vendor-validated driver...
KB5077797 Emergency Update Rescues Windows 11 23H2 RDP and Secure Launch After Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has released an urgent out-of-band (OOB) cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H2 — KB5077797 (OS Build 22631.6494) — on January 17, 2026, addressing two high-impact regressions...
Microsoft's Copilot Actions Arrive: AI Agents That Click, Type & Automate Windows Tasks
Microsoft has begun rolling out Copilot Actions to Windows users, marking a significant evolution in how AI integrates with the operating system. This experimental feature introduces agentic...
Windows 11 26H1 is a foundational ARM platform branch for Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AMD silicon, with consumer features expected around 2026.
Microsoft's newly visible Windows 11 build labeled 26H1 has quietly begun appearing in the Insider Canary channel, sparking confusion and speculation among Windows enthusiasts. Despite initial...
OSSC CGL 2026: New Two-Stage Exam Pattern & Updated Syllabus Explained
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced significant changes to its Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination for the 2026 recruitment cycle, introducing a streamlined two-stage...
Microsoft's Strategic Pivot: From Counting Devices to Measuring Windows Engagement
Microsoft has fundamentally shifted how it measures Windows success, moving away from the long-standing \"one billion devices\" metric to focus on user engagement through Monthly Active Users (MAU)....
NVIDIA SHIELD Controller Windows 10 Review: Gaming Powerhouse or Compatibility Nightmare?
The NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller presents a fascinating paradox in the PC gaming accessory market. Originally designed as the premium input device for NVIDIA's SHIELD Android TV and streaming...