Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Azure Expert MSP Program: How Microsoft's Top Partner Badge Transforms Cloud Adoption and Security
Microsoft's Azure Expert MSP program has become the definitive benchmark for enterprise cloud services, with only 0.5% of Microsoft partners worldwide achieving this elite certification. The...
CVE-2026-33636: Critical libpng ARM Neon Bug Exposes Windows Systems to Memory Corruption Attacks
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows systems using ARM64 architecture are vulnerable to a critical security flaw in libpng's ARM Neon optimization code. CVE-2026-33636, a memory corruption...
Fake Windows Update Scam Impersonates Microsoft Support to Steal Passwords
A new wave of fake Windows update scams is targeting users with sophisticated impersonation tactics that mimic official Microsoft support channels. Security researchers have identified campaigns...
March 2026 Azure Update Reveals Critical Privilege Escalation Flaws, Arc Vulnerabilities, and Hotpatch Challenges
Microsoft's March 13, 2026 Azure security update arrived during a period when cloud administrators face unprecedented pressure to maintain security without sacrificing operational velocity. The...
Microsoft MAI-Image-2-Efficient: Enterprise AI Image Generation Gets Faster and More Affordable
Microsoft has launched MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a new enterprise-focused image generation model that prioritizes speed and cost-efficiency over maximum quality. This release represents a strategic...
Microsoft Copilot in Word Gains Word-Level Track Changes, Comments, and Enhanced Structure Features
Microsoft has rolled out significant updates to Copilot in Word that fundamentally change how users interact with the AI assistant during document collaboration. The new capabilities include...
Windows File Recovery Guide: From Recycle Bin to Advanced Tools When Files Go Missing
Accidentally deleting a file in Windows doesn't have to mean permanent data loss. Microsoft has built multiple recovery layers into its operating system, from the familiar Recycle Bin to...
PALICOMP Ryzen 7 3700X PC Review: Gaming Desktop or Office Machine in Disguise?
The PALICOMP Gaming PC with Ryzen 7 3700X processor and GT 710 graphics card presents a puzzling contradiction. This system pairs a powerful 8-core, 16-thread CPU capable of serious gaming and...
Fake Windows 11 24H2 Update Sites Steal Passwords and Cookies: How to Spot and Avoid Them
A new wave of fake Windows 11 24H2 update sites is using the promise of system updates to steal passwords and cookies from unsuspecting users. Security researchers have identified these malicious...
PeekDesktop: Microsoft Engineer's App Brings Mac-Style Click-to-Reveal Desktop to Windows 11
Scott Hanselman, a prominent Microsoft engineer and developer advocate, has released PeekDesktop, a utility that adds a Mac-style click-to-reveal desktop feature to Windows 11. The open-source...
Google Desktop App for Windows Takes on Microsoft Search with AI Mode and Lens
Google has released a dedicated desktop application for Windows that fundamentally changes how users interact with search on their computers. The app isn't just another search box—it's a...
Windows 11 Insider Build Quietly Strips Copilot Branding from Notepad and Snipping Tool
Microsoft has quietly removed Copilot branding from Notepad and Snipping Tool in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds, signaling a significant shift in how the company integrates AI features into its...