Articles from May 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in May 2026
Microsoft Copilot Studio Computer Use Now GA with Enterprise Security Controls
Microsoft has removed the preview label from Copilot Studio’s computer use capability, making it generally available for enterprise customers. With this move, Power Platform agents can now operate...
Copilot Key Remapping to Right Ctrl or Menu Coming in Windows 11 Build 26200
Microsoft is finally giving users the option to repurpose the dedicated Copilot key on Windows 11 laptops. In a May 2026 support document, the company confirmed that a forthcoming update will allow...
How to Minimize Microsoft’s Footprint in Windows 11: A Switcher’s Walkthrough Based on Paul Thurrott’s 2026 Guide
Paul Thurrott just dropped a bombshell for Windows 11 users who want out from under Microsoft’s watchful eye. His May 18, 2026 “Switcher 2026” walkthrough isn’t another tired registry...
Windows 11 2026 Update Will Let Users Reassign Copilot Key to Classic Right Ctrl or Menu
Microsoft is preparing a Windows 11 update scheduled for later in 2026 that will address a long-standing frustration for power users and traditionalists: the dedicated Copilot key. PCs equipped with...
Windows 11 2026 update finally lets you remap Copilot key to Ctrl or Menu
Microsoft is finally loosening its grip on the dedicated Copilot key. A future Windows 11 update, scheduled to roll out later in 2026, will allow users to remap the physical Copilot button on newer...
Regis Transforms Aged Care Handovers with AI-Powered RegiCare Assist Running on Microsoft Copilot
Australia's aged care sector struggles with a double bind: a rapidly ageing population and a chronic shortage of skilled nursing staff. In residential homes, the clinical handover – the moment when...
Azure Linux 4.0 Reborn as Fedora-Based Server OS with Dedicated Container Track
Microsoft has officially launched Azure Linux 4.0, a major reinvention of its in-house Linux distribution, announcing the release at the Open Source Summit North America in Minneapolis on May 18,...
Microsoft to Phase Out SMS Sign-In from 2026: Embrace Passkeys, Authenticator App, and New Recovery Methods
Microsoft has drawn a line in the sand for SMS-based authentication. In a May 2026 announcement, the company confirmed it will phase out SMS codes for signing into personal Microsoft accounts and for...
2026 PDF Showdown: AI, Price, and Speed Define Windows PDFelement vs Acrobat vs Foxit
As 2026 begins, Windows 10 and 11 users face a PDF editor market that has matured to a point where three applications stand clearly above the rest: Wondershare PDFelement, Adobe Acrobat, and Foxit...
KB5089549 EFI Space Error 0x800f0922 Blocks Windows 11 24H2/25H2 Patch
Microsoft has acknowledged a significant installation issue with its latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, KB5089549, causing failures on systems with limited free space on the EFI System...
Memory Integrity blocks all unsigned kernel drivers, stopping rootkits and zero-day attacks silently in Windows.
Windows security often gets boiled down to antivirus suites and firewalls, but Microsoft has quietly built a far more formidable defense into the operating system. Core isolation—and memory...
KDE Plasma 2026 Guide: Replicate Windows 11 Look With Superior Linux Control
Switching from Windows to Linux used to mean leaving everything you knew behind. In 2026, that’s no longer true. KDE Plasma has matured into the desktop environment that Windows 10 and 11 users can...