Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 25H2 Enablement Package: How Microsoft's Single-Restart Update Works
Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2 to eligible devices running version 24H2 through a new enablement package mechanism that requires just one restart. This deployment method...
Windows 11 Inbox Apps Ditch Web-Wrapped Code for Native WinUI 3 Performance Boost
Microsoft is quietly setting the stage for one of the most consequential Windows 11 resets in years: a push to rebuild key inbox experiences as truly native apps rather than web-wrapped surfaces....
Windows 11's forced updates, cluttered widgets, aggressive OneDrive, and fragmented Settings frustrate users.
Windows 11's four core features—Windows Update, Widgets, OneDrive, and the Settings app—are designed to create a modern, connected operating system. Microsoft positions these elements as...
ASUS Z790 Motherboard Runs Windows 11 on Unsupported Bartlett Lake CPU Through Firmware Modding
A determined enthusiast has successfully booted Windows 11 on an ASUS Z790 motherboard using an unreleased Intel Bartlett Lake processor, bypassing Microsoft's official hardware requirements through...
Windows 11 Privacy Audit: 6 Critical Settings to Secure Microphone, Camera & Location Data
A 20-minute Windows 11 privacy audit reveals six settings that often remain dangerously permissive by default. These configurations—spanning microphone access, camera permissions, location...
Windows' Built-In SFC, CHKDSK, IPCONFIG Fix Issues Without Third-Party Bloatware
Microsoft has built powerful troubleshooting tools directly into Windows that often outperform third-party PC optimizers. While the temptation to install system cleaning software is strong when...
Microsoft's MAI Models Signal Strategic Shift Toward AI Independence from OpenAI
Microsoft has launched its MAI (Microsoft AI) model family, a clear strategic move to reduce dependence on external AI providers like OpenAI. The company announced three initial models—MAI-1 for...
How to Stop Windows 11 from Collecting Voice Data and Activity History by Default
Microsoft's AI features in Windows 11 collect significant user data by default, requiring manual intervention to protect privacy. The company's Copilot, voice recognition, and activity tracking...
Microsoft's Native App Push: Windows 11 Shifts from Web Tech to Desktop-First Development
Microsoft is rebuilding Windows 11's desktop-app ambitions around native code after years of leaning on web technologies for core experiences. This strategic pivot represents the most significant...
Windows Privacy Investigation: How Your Browser Activity Leaves Persistent Digital Trails
Windows maintains more browser activity traces than most users realize, creating a comprehensive digital footprint that extends far beyond simple browser history lists. Even when users avoid explicit...
Microsoft's MAI Models: First-Party AI Integration in Foundry Platform
Microsoft has quietly rolled out three new first-party AI models—MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2—within its Foundry platform, marking a significant shift in how the company...
GitHub Copilot's Privacy Policy Shift: Microsoft Now Uses Your Code for AI Training by Default
GitHub quietly updated its privacy policy on April 24, 2026, granting Microsoft automatic permission to use individual developers' code for training AI models unless they explicitly opt out. This...