Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
When Windows 11's Brightness Slider Vanishes: The Real Reason and How to Regain Control
Microsoft has quietly confirmed what frustrated desktop and external monitor users have suspected for years: the missing brightness slider in Windows 11 is not a bug. It is, in fact, entirely...
The Hidden Data Retention in Your AI Chatbot: Steps to Protect Your Privacy Today
A new investigation into AI chatbot privacy policies confirms what security researchers have long warned: opting out of model training doesn’t erase your data. As Neowin detailed on July 26,...
Microsoft's AI Capacity Crisis: What Users Need to Know Before July 29 Earnings
Microsoft reports fiscal 2026 fourth‑quarter results on Wednesday, July 29, and the numbers—and the commentary that goes with them—will touch nearly every part of the Windows and IT ecosystem....
Tanzania Bans AI from Deciding Arbitration Cases: What IT Teams Must Know
{ "title": "Tanzania Bans AI from Deciding Arbitration Cases: What IT Teams Must Know", "content": "On 26 July 2026, Tanzania’s legal authorities published a landmark set of standards for using...
The AI Interview Question Isn't About Loving the Tech—It's About Showing Judgment
If you’re job hunting in 2026, the question is no longer if an interviewer will ask about artificial intelligence—it’s when. And the wrong answer isn’t just “I hate AI.” It’s the vague,...
The AI Productivity Paradox: Companies Deliver More Work but Hit Pause on Hiring
A new survey of venture-backed technology companies reveals that nearly half are using artificial intelligence to boost team productivity without increasing headcount—a sign that AI is quietly...
Microsoft 365 to Reveal Employee ID, Cost Center, and More by Default – Here’s the Fix Before August 2026
Microsoft is preparing to make a quiet but far-reaching change to Microsoft 365: a batch of employee details long hidden inside profile cards will suddenly become visible by default across Outlook,...
This $349 Asus Chromebook Has an 11-Hour Battery and a 360-Degree Hinge—Here’s Who Should Buy It
Asus just shipped a 14-inch Chromebook convertible that PCVarge calls “an impressive” budget machine, rating it four out of five. The Chromebook Flip CX1 CX1400FKA-AS88FT lands at $348.88 with a...
Mahala.ms Is Dead. Here’s Where South Africans Find Free Microsoft Office Now.
Mahala.ms, the once-popular South African programme that gave students and pupils free access to Microsoft Office desktop apps, is no longer working — and this time, it’s final. Multiple checks...
No, Linux Didn’t Upgrade Your Old PC's Processor—Here's What Really Happened
If you’ve ever installed Linux on an aging Windows laptop and marveled at how fast it suddenly felt, you’re not alone. But according to a new deep-dive by MakeUseOf, that perceived speed boost...
Excel Skills Earn Chicago Teen $4,000 at World Championship—Here’s How to Build Your Own Office Proficiency
When 19-year-old Xavier Diebold sat down in front of Microsoft Excel at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista last July, he wasn't just completing a certification exam. He was representing the United...
Android Auto Dashboards Just Got a 3D Facelift and Live Speedometer—Here’s Who Sees It First
Google Maps’ most significant driving update in more than a decade is finally reaching a broader set of Android Auto users, alongside a feature drivers have been requesting for years: a live...