Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
MAME Ends Windows 7 Support, Adopts C++20 and Qt 6
MAME's latest development update marks a significant turning point for the venerable emulation framework, with Windows 7 support officially ending as the project embraces modern development tools....
Microsoft's Copilot for Windows 11 Faces Backlash as Users Discover Edge-Based Architecture
Microsoft's new standalone Copilot app for Windows 11 has arrived, but users are discovering it's not the native Windows application many expected. The app, which began rolling out to Windows 11...
Windows 11 25H2 Automatic Rollout Strategy: Microsoft Prioritizes 24H2 PCs for Early Updates
Microsoft has begun automatically updating eligible Windows 11 Home and Pro PCs from version 24H2 to version 25H2, but the rollout strategy reveals a clear prioritization that favors newer hardware....
Windows Delivery Optimization Explained: How Microsoft's Peer-to-Peer Update System Works and When to Disable It
Windows Delivery Optimization transforms what appears to be a private background update process into a shared-network activity on millions of PCs worldwide. Microsoft's system allows machines to...
AZ-400 vs AZ-500: Microsoft's DevOps and Security Certifications for Modern Cloud Teams
Microsoft's AZ-400 and AZ-500 certifications represent two critical pillars of modern cloud operations: DevOps engineering and Azure security. These exams have evolved beyond resume badges to become...
KB5079473 locks users out of Windows 11, breaks dual-boot via Secure Boot
Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday update KB5079473 for Windows 11 has triggered widespread reports of sign-in failures while simultaneously implementing significant Secure Boot changes that affect...
Windows 11's Built-In Tools Now Replace 7-Zip, VLC & Other Third-Party Apps
Microsoft has quietly crossed a threshold that longtime PC users may not have noticed: several once-essential utilities are now redundant for everyday use. Windows 11's native capabilities have...
Windows 11 Gaming Exodus? February 2026 Steam Survey Shows Sharp Decline
The February 2026 Steam Hardware Survey reveals a startling 5.2 percentage point drop in Windows 11 usage among Steam gamers, falling from 67.8% to 62.6% in a single month. This represents the...
Windows 11 Insider Builds Get Hidden Feature Flags Page: Microsoft's Move Toward Transparent Testing
Microsoft has quietly introduced a hidden Feature Flags page in recent Windows 11 Insider builds, potentially signaling a fundamental shift in how the company approaches feature testing and user...
Renewed Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny Review: Windows 11 Pro on 6th Gen Intel i5-6500
The renewed Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny represents a compelling intersection of enterprise-grade hardware, compact design, and modern software support. This small form factor desktop, originally...
Windows 11 Copilot's Browser-Heavy Design Sparks User Backlash Over Performance and Integration
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Copilot update has triggered significant user frustration by shifting from a lightweight AI assistant to what many describe as a browser-based application with excessive...
Windows 11 April 2026 Update: Microsoft Prioritizes UI Polish, Dark Mode Consistency, and Accessibility Overhaul
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 April 2026 update represents a significant shift in development philosophy, focusing on refinement rather than revolutionary features. According to official Microsoft...