Articles from March 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in March 2026
Surface Pro 11 Firmware Fixes Touch, Pen & More — But It’s a One-Way Street
Microsoft has released a new cumulative firmware and driver package for the Surface Pro (11th Edition) that directly targets the erratic touchscreen behavior, Slim Pen 2 inking faults, and touch loss...
Windows 11’s Secret ‘God Mode’ Folder: Every Admin Tool You Need in One Place
If you’ve ever hunted through nested menus, Control Panel relics, and the Settings app for a specific Windows configuration tool, there’s a trick that puts nearly all of them in one folder. No...
Red Bull Basement 2026 Hands Student Founders Microsoft Copilot, AMD GPUs, and a Shot at $100,000
Red Bull opened applications this month for its 2026 Basement program, arming student-led teams with a cache of professional AI tools — Microsoft Copilot, AMD AI hardware, cloud credits, and...
Linux users gain full command over updates, live USB persistence, and install freedom Windows 11 lacks.
Linux offers capabilities Windows 11 simply cannot match, from granular update control to persistent live USB functionality. These differences matter most for users who tinker with their systems,...
Windows 11 Pro's Hidden Features: How BitLocker, Dev Drive, and RDP Save Time and Boost Security
Windows 11 Pro contains several under-the-radar features that deliver substantial time savings and security improvements for professional users. While Windows 11 Home users focus on consumer-oriented...
Windows 11 Performance Boost: How Disabling DiagTrack Telemetry Service Can Transform Your Experience
A Windows 11 user discovered that disabling the DiagTrack telemetry service transformed their system from sluggish to responsive, with windows opening faster, fans spinning down sooner, and daily...
Microsoft Store Downloads Slow? How Delivery Optimization Settings Impact Speed
Microsoft Store downloads crawling at a fraction of your available bandwidth often trace back to a single Windows feature: Delivery Optimization. This peer-to-peer content delivery system, designed...
Windows 11 Pro Review: Microsoft's Enterprise Security and Productivity Platform Analyzed
Microsoft has positioned Windows 11 Pro as the definitive business operating system, combining mandatory hardware security requirements with integrated productivity tools that target enterprise IT...
SuperDisplay Turns Android Tablets into USB Monitors for Windows: Setup Guide and Performance Analysis
SuperDisplay offers a practical solution for Windows users seeking additional screen space without investing in dedicated hardware. This $10 app transforms Android tablets into functional...
Samsung’s Galaxy Connect App Triggers Windows 11 ‘Access Denied’ Errors on C: Drive
A flaw in Samsung’s Galaxy Connect application is locking Windows 11 users out of their own C: drive, displaying an ‘Access Denied’ error that renders the PC nearly unusable. The problem...
Windows Built-In Apps Are Morphing Into Ad Platforms and Subscription Funnels — Here's How to Swap Them Out
Microsoft shipped Windows 11 version 24H2 in late 2024 without the Maps app — the first of what may be several once-standard programs to vanish from a clean install. It’s the latest move in a...
Windows 10's Iconic Beachscape Is a Real Place—and You Can Visit It
In 2015, Microsoft shipped Windows 10 with a collection of default lock-screen images that quietly entered the visual lexicon of millions. One photograph—a view through a dark sea cave onto sunlit...