Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Microsoft extends Windows 10 2016 LTSB security patches through October 2029 for paid subscribers
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) will receive Extended Security Updates (ESU) for three years after its October 2026 end-of-support date. This...
Google's ChromeOS Flex Targets Windows 10 EOL with Free Upgrade for Older PCs
Google is making a direct play for Windows 10 users facing the October 2025 end-of-support deadline. The company is positioning ChromeOS Flex as a free upgrade path for older Windows and Mac hardware...
Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows 2026 Review: Strong Core Protection with Notable Limitations
Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows continues to offer robust malware protection in its 2026 iteration, but users should understand its limitations compared to paid alternatives and built-in...
Azure UK South Capacity Crisis Blocks AMD, GPU, and HPC Deployments for Windows Users
Microsoft's UK South Azure region is experiencing severe capacity constraints that are blocking deployments of AMD-based virtual machines, GPU instances, and high-performance computing workloads. The...
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Demands 6GB RAM: How Linux and Windows 11 System Requirements Compare
Canonical's upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS desktop edition will require 6GB of RAM, marking a significant jump from previous versions and bringing Linux system requirements closer to Microsoft's Windows...
Microsoft Revives Windows Insider Meetups to Address Quality Concerns and Rebuild Community Trust
Microsoft has officially confirmed the return of Windows Insider meetups, a program that brings product leaders face-to-face with the users who live with Windows daily. The initiative represents a...
Windows 11 Bootable USB Scams: Why Pre-Made Installation Media Poses Serious Risks
Microsoft's official Media Creation Tool and Windows 11 Installation Assistant remain the only legitimate methods for creating Windows 11 installation media, yet a growing marketplace of third-party...
Third-Party Apps Bridge macOS-Windows 11 Gap for Window Snapping, Taskbar Features, and Calendar Integration
A growing ecosystem of third-party applications is enabling macOS users to replicate key Windows 11 workflow features that Apple's operating system lacks natively. While macOS offers its own polished...
Microsoft's 3MTT Skilling Programme 2.0 Offers Free DevOps & Data Training with Certification Vouchers
Microsoft has launched the second phase of its 3MTT skilling initiative in Nigeria, offering free DevOps and Data Analytics training with certification vouchers to thousands of participants. The 3...
Centrilogic Achieves Microsoft Azure Analytics Specialization: What It Means for Windows and Cloud Data Integration
Centrilogic has earned Microsoft's Azure Analytics Specialization, positioning the Toronto-based services firm as one of the few partners certified to deliver AI-ready data solutions on Microsoft's...
Microsoft's New Cloud Cost Framework Targets Azure AI Spending with ROI-First Approach
Microsoft has launched a comprehensive cost optimization framework specifically designed for Azure AI deployments, shifting AI spending from a niche FinOps concern to a core business discipline. The...
Microsoft Outlook Outage 2026: Sign-in Failures and Message Disruptions Hit Microsoft 365 Users
Microsoft Outlook experienced widespread service disruptions on March 15, 2026, affecting thousands of Microsoft 365 users across multiple regions. The outage primarily impacted Outlook.com web...