Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
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...
AMD Copilot+ PCs Get Targeted KB5083511 for NPU Image AI Boost
Microsoft has released KB5083511, a critical update delivering Image Processing AI version 1.2602.1451.0 exclusively for AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs. This specialized component package represents...
KB5081151 update targets Secure Boot cert expiry requiring IT coordination before June 2026
Microsoft released KB5081151, a Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11 version 26H1, on March 26, 2026. This update arrives as organizations face a critical infrastructure deadline: the expiration of...
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite PCs Gain 3x Faster Image AI via Silent Windows 11 Update
Microsoft's KB5083509 update for Windows 11 26H1 quietly delivers a specialized AI component designed exclusively for Qualcomm-powered PCs. This 1.2MB update, released through Windows Update without...