Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 24H2 Update Brings Major AI Features, Performance Improvements, and Controversial Changes
Microsoft has officially released the Windows 11 24H2 update, marking the most significant feature update since the operating system's initial launch. This annual update introduces a comprehensive...
Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot leak data by default — here's how to stop it
Every major AI platform collects user data by default, but the scope varies significantly between services. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini each have different privacy policies and...
Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap: How to Optimize for 2026 Answer Systems
The rapid rise of AI-powered search is fragmenting the answer layer itself. A new wave of marketing language around the "Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap" signals a fundamental shift in how content...
Windows 11 Page File Slows Gaming and Apps Despite Preventing Crashes on Low RAM
Rising RAM prices have pushed Windows 11 users to explore every possible performance optimization, with virtual memory emerging as a critical but misunderstood component of system performance....
Microsoft's $10B Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Talent Development (2026-2029)
Microsoft has committed $10 billion (approximately ¥1.6 trillion) to Japan over four years from 2026 through 2029, marking one of the company's largest country-specific investments outside the...
Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.3850 Replaces Full-Screen Optimizations with Xbox Mode
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider builds are fundamentally changing how games run on the desktop. Build 22635.3850 for the Beta Channel and Build 26120.961 for the Dev Channel replace the...
Windows 11 Insider Builds May Get Native Feature Flags Page, Replacing Third-Party Tools
Microsoft appears to be developing a native Feature Flags page for Windows 11 Insider builds, potentially eliminating the need for third-party tools like ViVeTool. This rumored interface would give...
PowerShell vs Windows Settings: How Microsoft's Scripting Tool Exposes Hidden System Capabilities
PowerShell continues to demonstrate that Windows' polished graphical interface represents only part of the operating system's capabilities. Beneath the Settings app and File Explorer, significant...
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner Selection in 2026: Navigating the New Solutions Partner Framework
Microsoft has fundamentally transformed how organizations evaluate and select Dynamics 365 implementation partners. The company's shift from the traditional Gold-and-Silver certification system to...
Edge’s Canary build adds floating Copilot toolbar activated by right-click on text or images
Microsoft Edge is testing a floating Copilot toolbar that transforms how users interact with web content. The feature, currently in development, appears as a persistent sidebar that activates when...
Microsoft Retires Loop Copilot Recap Automation by May 2026, Manual Recaps Remain Available
Microsoft will retire the automated Copilot-generated Recaps feature in Loop by early May 2026, according to official support documentation. The company confirmed this timeline in its Microsoft 365...
G5, C5, B5: LG 2026 OLED brightness tiers target gamers and budget buyers
LG's 2026 OLED TV lineup reveals a strategic segmentation approach rather than a single revolutionary breakthrough. The G5 serves as the uncompromising flagship for premium buyers, the C5 targets...