Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Rajesh Jha Retirement Triggers Microsoft Developer Platform Reorganization with AI Focus
Microsoft is restructuring its developer platform leadership following the retirement of Rajesh Jha, who oversaw Windows and Office engineering for nearly two decades. The company confirmed Jha's...
Meta and Microsoft chip deals expose AI’s 2026 hardware bottleneck
The AI compute crunch has transformed from theoretical concern to practical reality, dictating how technology giants allocate resources and forge partnerships. Meta's infrastructure strategy and...
France's Digital Sovereignty Push: DINUM Announces Linux Workstations to Replace Windows
France's interministerial digital directorate, DINUM, announced on April 8, 2026, a comprehensive plan to replace Windows workstations with Linux systems across government agencies. This initiative,...
Windows Insider Program Streamlines to Experimental and Beta Channels with Feature Flags
Microsoft has fundamentally restructured the Windows Insider Program, replacing its complex channel system with just two options: Experimental and Beta. This simplification arrives alongside the...
Windows 11 Canary Build 29565 Overhauls Feedback Hub for Better Bug Reporting
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Canary Build 29565, focusing on improving the bug reporting experience rather than introducing flashy new features. This update represents a significant overhaul of...
Windows 11 Webcam Troubleshooting: How to Fix Permissions, Device Settings & Driver Issues
Windows 11 camera problems are often far less mysterious than they first appear. In many cases, the fix is as simple as restoring camera permissions, selecting the right device, or restarting after a...
Microsoft's Copilot Rollback Faces Mozilla's 'Dark Patterns' Criticism in Windows 11 Control Battle
Microsoft is quietly removing Copilot from several Windows 11 interfaces just as Mozilla publishes a scathing report accusing the company of using manipulative design tactics to push its AI...
Microsoft Resets Windows Insider Program: Beta Channel Becomes the Reliable Preview for Windows 11
Microsoft has fundamentally restructured the Windows Insider Program, transforming the Beta channel into what the company calls "the reliable preview" for Windows 11. This shift represents the most...
Windows 11 Canary Build 26257 Adds Touchpad Right-Click Cue and Secure Boot Status
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Canary Channel build 26257 introduces subtle but significant interface refinements alongside enhanced security visibility tools. The update, released on July 10, 2024,...
PowerShell 7.7 Shifts to MSIX Default, Deprecates MSI Installers: Enterprise Impact Analysis
Microsoft's PowerShell team confirmed a fundamental packaging change that will reshape how administrators deploy and manage PowerShell across Windows environments. Starting with PowerShell...
Microsoft Tests Feature Flags in Windows 11 Settings to Replace ViveTool Hacks
Microsoft is developing a native "Feature Flags" section in Windows 11 Settings that could eliminate the need for third-party tools like ViveTool. The company has begun testing this functionality in...
Windows 11 25H2 Enablement Package Now Rolling Out to 24H2 Home and Pro Users
Microsoft has begun the phased rollout of Windows 11 version 25H2 to consumer devices running version 24H2, utilizing an enablement package that delivers the update as a fast, lightweight...