Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Microsoft Copilot Transforms Coding Education: Tutor-Like Prompts, Quizzes & Debugging Features
Microsoft has fundamentally reimagined how beginners learn to code with Copilot, moving beyond the traditional blank-page approach to create a conversational AI coding assistant that functions more...
Windows 12 Rumors: Why Microsoft's Next OS Could Be a Clean Break from Windows 11's Problems
Windows 11 isn't failing because of one catastrophic flaw. The operating system is deteriorating through accumulation—one awkward design choice, one intrusive AI prompt, one resource-hogging...
Quickemu Review: Running Windows 10/11 on Linux with Just Two Terminal Commands
Quickemu has emerged as a revolutionary tool that lets Linux users run Windows 10 or Windows 11 virtual machines with just two terminal commands. This open-source project simplifies what was...
March 2026 Steam Data: Linux Gaming Share Hits Record 5.33% as Windows 10 Support Ends
Linux gaming has reached a significant milestone on Steam, hitting 5.33% market share in March 2026 according to Valve's hardware survey. This represents the highest penetration Linux has ever...
Google Launches AI-Powered Desktop Search for Windows with Alt+Space Shortcut
Google has officially released a major update to its desktop application for Windows, introducing an AI-powered search system accessible through a simple Alt+Space keyboard shortcut. This isn't just...
Microsoft Announces Period 2 ESU for Exchange 2016/2019: Extended Support Through October 2026
Microsoft is preparing a second round of Extended Security Updates for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019, providing organizations with additional breathing room as they navigate migration...
OpenAI Expands to AWS: How Microsoft's AI Partner Diversification Impacts Windows Ecosystem
OpenAI has launched its API on Amazon Web Services, marking the first time its models are available outside Microsoft Azure. This strategic expansion gives enterprise customers direct access to...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Evolves from Chat Assistant to Workflow Automation Layer
Microsoft 365 Copilot is undergoing a fundamental transformation from a conversational AI assistant to an integrated workflow automation layer. The AI tool now operates across Microsoft 365...
IP65-rated 12.1-inch fanless PC runs Windows 11 Pro with legacy ports
A new 12.1-inch industrial panel PC has emerged that prioritizes reliability over consumer specifications, featuring Windows 11 Pro, IP65 protection, and legacy I/O ports. This specialized machine...
Windows April 2026 Update Introduces Critical .RDP File Security Warnings to Combat Phishing Attacks
Microsoft's April 2026 cumulative updates for Windows include a significant security enhancement that went largely unnoticed in official release notes: new warnings and restrictions for Remote...
512GB SSD Now a Hard Minimum for 2026 Gaming Builds Over Extra RAM
Gamers are making a clear storage tradeoff in 2026: they would rather trim RAM than settle for an SSD below 512GB. That's the headline from Lexar's recent market analysis, which reveals a fundamental...
PeekDesktop Review: How This Free Utility Brings macOS-Style Desktop Reveal to Windows
Scott Hanselman's new PeekDesktop utility brings a macOS-style click-to-reveal desktop feature to Windows, addressing a long-standing productivity gap between the two operating systems. The free,...