Articles from March 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in March 2026
Chrome FedCM Vulnerability CVE-2026-4680: Critical Use-After-Free Flaw Patched in Version 146.0.7680.165
Google's March 23, 2026 stable-channel security update for Chrome addresses a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the FedCM (Federated Credential Management) component, tracked as...
Microsoft stock plunges 10% as $14B Capex and slowing Azure growth fuel AI ROI doubts.
Microsoft's stock price has plunged in early 2026, dropping more than 10% in a single trading session following the company's latest earnings report. This isn't just a temporary market...
Windows 10 ESU Details Reveal Costly Security Extension and Secure Boot Renewal Requirements
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 Extended Security Updates will cost $61 per device for the first year, with prices doubling each subsequent year through 2028. This pricing structure, revealed...
Windows 11 Search Overhaul: Microsoft Prioritizes Local Results, Reduces Web Clutter
Microsoft is fundamentally redesigning Windows 11's search experience to address years of user frustration. The company confirmed it's shifting from a web-first approach to a local-first model that...
AI Browser Security: Microsoft Copilot, Edge Vulnerabilities & Real-World Risks
Microsoft's integration of AI-powered browsing features across Windows 11, Edge, and Copilot has fundamentally changed how users interact with the web. These AI browsers—no longer experimental...
Windows 11 Search Overhaul: Microsoft Prioritizes Local Results in Major Shell Redesign
Microsoft is finally addressing one of Windows 11's most persistent user complaints with a fundamental redesign of its search functionality. The company has confirmed it's moving toward a...
Xbox Game Pass 'Triton' Tier Rumored: First-Party Only Subscription Could Reshape Microsoft's Gaming Strategy
Microsoft is testing a new Xbox Game Pass tier codenamed \"Triton\" that would offer only first-party games, potentially reshaping the subscription landscape just months after the company overhauled...
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro with Intel Panther Lake: AI Performance, Battery Life, and Windows Integration
Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Pro arrives with Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake, positioning it as a direct competitor to Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative. The laptop...
Microsoft's 900MW Abilene Data Center Expansion Signals AI Infrastructure Shift to Industrial Scale
Microsoft is reportedly negotiating a massive 900-megawatt expansion at Crusoe Energy's Abilene, Texas data center campus, according to industry sources familiar with the discussions. This move...
Windows 95's SYSBCKUP: How Microsoft's 'Recover After Install' Strategy Shaped Modern Self-Healing Systems
Windows 95's SYSBCKUP folder wasn't just another system directory—it was Microsoft's quiet admission that software installation in the mid-1990s was fundamentally chaotic. The operating system's...
Servicing Stack KB5079489 Lays Groundwork for Windows 11 26H1 on Build 28000.1764
Microsoft released KB5079489 for Windows 11 26H1 on March 26, 2026, advancing the operating system to Build 28000.1764. This servicing stack update represents a critical infrastructure enhancement...
Microsoft's Windows 11 Quality Reset: How Public Feedback Is Changing Windows Development
Microsoft is fundamentally changing how it develops Windows 11, shifting from a closed feedback system to a more transparent, public-facing approach that directly addresses user complaints about...