Articles from May 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in May 2026
Uninstall Copilot & Disable Notepad AI: New Windows 11 Privacy Guide (May 2026)
Uninstalling the standalone Copilot app and disabling AI writing features in Notepad are two simple steps that can significantly reduce Windows 11’s intrusiveness, according to a privacy guide...
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement to 8,750 US Workers to Fund AI Cost-Cutting
Microsoft will offer a one-time voluntary retirement package to roughly 8,750 eligible U.S. employees in May 2026, part of a strategic pivot to reallocate resources toward artificial intelligence....
Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM Gains Windows Server Management in General Availability
Omnissa has officially launched Windows Server management within its Workspace ONE UEM platform, marking a significant milestone in unified endpoint management. The feature reached general...
How Microsoft’s 2017 OpenAI Gamble Sparked the Cloud AI War
In a windowless conference room deep inside Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, a handful of Azure executives found themselves staring at a decision that could define the company's next decade. The...
Windows 11 Low Latency Profile Boosts CPU for Snappier Menus and Apps
Microsoft is exploring a new system-level tuning that pushes CPU clock speeds to their maximum for brief bursts whenever critical user interactions occur, making Windows 11 feel more responsive....
Why Windows 10 Mobile Fans Still Celebrate the Lumia 950 XL’s Bold Vision
When Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows 10 Mobile in late 2017, it was the Lumia 950 XL that fans mourned most. Released in October 2015 alongside the smaller Lumia 950, the XL was the last premium...
Azure Red Hat OpenShift Becomes the Centerpiece of Enterprise AI and Legacy Modernization at Red Hat Summit 2026
Microsoft and Red Hat used Red Hat Summit 2026 to solidify Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) as the jointly managed platform for enterprises that need to run production-grade artificial intelligence...
Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026 Reveals AI Memory Tiers and Bill Shock Protections
{ "title": "Cosmos DB Conf 2026: AI-Native Databases for Memory, Search, and Cost Control", "content": "Microsoft used its annual Azure Cosmos DB Conf, held virtually on April 28-29, 2026, to...
Kenya’s $1B Azure Geothermal Data Center Delayed as Payment Guarantee Talks Stall
Microsoft and G42’s ambitious plan to build a $1 billion geothermal-powered data center in Kenya has hit a roadblock. Negotiations over payment guarantees for cloud computing capacity have...
Rufus Windows 11 Upgrade: Bypass TPM Risks, Free Path & ESU Safety Net
Microsoft’s free Windows 11 upgrade offer remains available for Windows 10 users, and with the end-of-support deadline looming, now is the time to move—even on PCs that don’t meet official...
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Office 2021 both expire October 13, 2026
Microsoft has pinned October 13, 2026, as the day security updates stop for Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro, while Windows 11 version 23H2 Enterprise and Education will breathe their last on...
Microsoft tests Low Latency Profile to briefly max CPU turbo on UI interactions
Microsoft is quietly developing a new performance feature for Windows 11 that promises to make everyday interactions feel dramatically more responsive. Dubbed \"Low Latency Profile,\" the technology...