Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Microsoft's DXGKRNL Refresh for Linux Signals WSL GPU Evolution and Upstream Integration Challenges
Microsoft has submitted a refreshed version of its DXGKRNL driver for Linux kernel review, marking the latest evolution in GPU support for Windows Subsystem for Linux. The updated code represents...
Microsoft Removes Copilot Buttons from Notepad and Snipping Tool in Insider Build 26100
Microsoft has quietly removed the Copilot buttons from Notepad and Snipping Tool in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds. This change represents a significant recalibration of Microsoft's AI...
Microsoft Education 2026: How Copilot AI, Teams Hub, and Accessibility Features Will Transform Classrooms
Microsoft's education strategy for 2026 represents a fundamental shift from technology as a support tool to an active participant in the learning process. The company's roadmap reveals how artificial...
Microsoft Partners with iProov for Deepfake-Proof Biometric Authentication in Enterprise Windows Environments
Microsoft has partnered with biometric authentication provider iProov to integrate human identity assurance technology into enterprise Windows security frameworks. The collaboration, announced...
Allegis deploys Microsoft 365 Copilot as AI second opinion for FLSA salary-exempt reviews.
Allegis Group has deployed Microsoft 365 Copilot to tackle one of the most tedious yet critical compliance tasks in human resources: reviewing salary-exempt classifications under the Fair Labor...
UK Azure datacenter blocks AMD VMs, GPU clusters, HPC jobs amid residency crunch
Microsoft Azure's UK South region is experiencing significant capacity constraints that are preventing customers from deploying critical workloads, with AMD-based virtual machines, GPU instances, and...
Mozilla Accuses Microsoft of Using Dark Patterns to Force Copilot Defaults in Windows 11
Mozilla has launched a direct challenge to Microsoft's AI strategy, accusing the company of using deceptive interface designs to push Copilot as the default assistant in Windows 11. The browser maker...
Windows 11's 'All Clear' Status in 2026: What It Means for Stability and Updates
Microsoft's release health dashboard currently shows zero known issues for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and the new 26H1 branch. This unprecedented 'all clear' status represents a significant...
CVE-2026-23411: Microsoft Warns of Critical AppArmor Race Condition Threatening Linux System Availability
Microsoft's security team has issued a stark warning about CVE-2026-23411, a Linux kernel vulnerability in AppArmor that carries the company's most severe availability impact rating. The phrase...
Windows 11 Sysmon Integration: Microsoft's Built-in Security Monitoring Tool Explained
Microsoft has quietly integrated Sysmon functionality directly into Windows 11, transforming what was once a standalone Sysinternals utility into a native system monitoring component. This...
Windows 11 Hotpatch Reset Bug: Microsoft Confirms KB5077212/KB5079420 Issue, Releases KB5079471 Fix
Microsoft has confirmed a critical servicing bug affecting Windows 11 enterprise environments using hotpatch-managed devices. The issue, which impacts the \"Reset this PC\" functionality on Windows...
Windows 11 Notepad Gains Markdown Tables in Preview Build 11.2510.6.0
Microsoft has introduced native table support to Notepad in Windows 11 preview build 11.2510.6.0, marking a significant evolution for the 40-year-old text editor. The feature allows users to create,...