Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
PowerToys 0.98.1 patch prioritizes Command Palette stability over new features.
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.98.1, a maintenance update focused on fixing stability issues with the Command Palette, resolving hotkey conflicts, and addressing settings problems that have...
Windows 11 Taskbar Customization Returns: Microsoft Restores Move and Resize Features After 5-Year Absence
Microsoft is finally restoring one of Windows 11's most controversial omissions—the ability to move and resize the taskbar. After nearly five years without these fundamental desktop controls,...
Microsoft's Windows 11 App Quality Reset: New Developer Leadership Signals Major Shift
Microsoft has initiated a significant organizational reset focused on Windows 11 application quality, with key developer leaders taking charge of what appears to be a fundamental rethinking of the...
Omnissa Telemetry Reveals Mac Reliability Edge Over Windows 11 in Enterprise, Apple Targets Lower TCO
The latest enterprise endpoint data from Omnissa is reshaping the Windows versus Mac debate in corporate environments. While Windows maintains its dominant market share, Apple is presenting its most...
Samsung Internet Beta for Windows Syncs Galaxy Devices via Chromium 120
Samsung has launched a beta version of its Internet browser for Windows, marking a significant expansion beyond its traditional Android ecosystem. The browser, built on Chromium, introduces seamless...
Microsoft's 2026 Kernel Trust Change: Ending Legacy Cross-Signed Driver Support in Windows
Microsoft is preparing to implement one of the most significant Windows kernel trust changes in years, scheduled for April 2026. This security hardening measure will block legacy cross-signed drivers...
Google's Post-Quantum Android Security: What Windows Users Need to Know About ML-DSA, Verified Boot, and Quantum Threats
Google has begun implementing post-quantum cryptography across Android's core security systems, with a rollout timeline stretching from Android 17 through 2029. The company is upgrading verified...
Windows 11 KB5079391 Preview Update: 1000 Hz Mouse Support, Smart App Control Toggle, and File Explorer Fixes
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 optional update, KB5079391, delivers several significant improvements that address specific user pain points while introducing new functionality. Released as a preview...
KB5079391 & KB5079489 ship AI Narrator, tighten Smart App Control, patch WinRE
Microsoft has released two significant Windows 11 updates that demonstrate the company's evolving approach to feature deployment. KB5079391 (build 26100.1742) for the 24H2 version and KB5079489...
Microsoft's Secure Boot 2026 Certificate Rollout: What IT Teams Need to Know
Microsoft's Secure Boot certificate management is entering a critical phase with the 2026 certificate rollout now officially tracked through a dedicated Microsoft support page. The company has...
KB5079391 March 2026 Windows Preview Update: DISM vs MSU Installation Order Explained
Microsoft's March 2026 non-security preview update KB5079391 has arrived with a critical servicing detail that changes how administrators must approach Windows updates. The update requires installing...
KB5084171 optimizes AI image processing exclusively for Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft has begun deploying KB5084171, a specialized Image Processing AI component update exclusively for Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series processors. This maintenance release...