Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 Update Changes: Microsoft Gives Users More Control Over Setup Prompts and Restarts
Microsoft is making significant changes to Windows 11's update behavior that address two long-standing user complaints: intrusive setup prompts and forced restarts. The company is implementing new...
Microsoft's AI Evolution: Copilot Disclaimers, OpenAI Partnership, and the $100B Stargate Project
Microsoft has quietly updated its Copilot disclaimers to include more explicit warnings about AI-generated content, reflecting the company's growing emphasis on responsible AI deployment. The changes...
Microsoft Copilot agentic AI now autonomously manages Outlook email and calendar with user permission controls.
Microsoft is moving beyond simple drafting and summarization with Copilot's next evolution: agentic AI that can notice, decide, and act across Outlook email and calendar tasks. This represents a...
Windows 11 Setup Now Lets Users Skip Mandatory OOBE Updates with \
Microsoft has introduced a subtle but significant change to Windows 11's initial setup process that addresses one of the most common complaints from new device owners. The company has added an...
Beyond File Explorer: The Best Dual-Pane File Managers for Windows Power Users
Windows File Explorer remains the default file management tool for over a billion Windows users, but a growing number of power users are abandoning it for more capable alternatives. As file...
Fake Windows 11 Update Alerts Deliver Malware That Pilfers Passwords and Payment Data
A sophisticated fake Windows support site is impersonating Microsoft's official update notifications to distribute malware that steals passwords, payment information, and account credentials. This...
CISA Adds 7 Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog: Microsoft Exchange, Adobe, Fortinet Flaws Targeted
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog on April 13, 2026, adding seven critical vulnerabilities that are currently being...
EPG AURA Deploys AI-Native Logistics Execution on Microsoft Azure with Dynamics 365 Integration
EPG has launched AURA, an AI-native logistics execution platform built on Microsoft Azure with native integration to Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. This partnership represents a significant...
Windows 11 Debloat Tools Analysis: Performance Gains vs. System Stability Risks
Microsoft's Windows 11 ships with approximately 150 preinstalled applications, creating a persistent tension between out-of-the-box functionality and user control over their operating system. This...
Microsoft Restores FAT32 Formatting for Volumes Up to 2TB in Windows 11 Insider Builds
Microsoft has quietly restored a long-missing capability in Windows 11 Insider builds: the ability to format FAT32 volumes larger than 32GB directly from the command line. This change, which raises...
ChromeOS Flex Offers Windows 10 EOL Alternative, But It's No Magic Bullet
Google's ChromeOS Flex presents a legitimate option for aging Windows 10 hardware facing the October 2025 end-of-support deadline, but users should understand exactly what they're getting—and what...
Microsoft Overhauls Windows Insider Program: Two Channels, Feature Flags Replace Beta CFR
Microsoft has announced the most significant restructuring of the Windows Insider Program since its inception, collapsing the current four-channel system into just two distinct lanes. The company...