Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Microsoft Copilot Data Oversharing Risks: Gartner Warns Enterprises About Friday Afternoon AI Mistakes
Gartner has issued a stark warning about Microsoft Copilot's data oversharing risks, highlighting how AI assistants can inadvertently expose sensitive enterprise information when users ask seemingly...
32GB DDR5 & 2TB SSD: Ryzen 9 8945HS Mini PC Delivers Desktop-Class Gaming in a Tiny Chassis
The Ryzen 9 8945HS mini gaming PC with 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB SSD represents a fundamental shift in what's possible with compact desktop computing. This system, running Windows 11 Pro,...
36-hour emergency fix KB5035855 deployed for Windows update that broke Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive
Microsoft's March 2026 Windows security update has triggered widespread connectivity failures with Microsoft 365 applications, forcing the company to release an emergency out-of-band fix. The...
Microsoft Reverses Course: Windows 11 Setup May Restore Local Account Option After User Backlash
Microsoft appears poised to reverse one of Windows 11's most controversial user experience decisions by potentially restoring easier local account creation during initial setup. The company has been...
Windows 11 25H2 Start Menu Size Controversy: How Windhawk Restores Compact Layout
Microsoft's Windows 11 25H2 update has transformed the Start menu into a significantly larger interface, removing the compact layout that many power users relied on for efficient navigation. The...
Microsoft Scales Back Windows 11 Upsells: Start Menu Promotions and Service Ads to Be Reduced
Microsoft is dialing back one of Windows 11's most persistent annoyances: the constant push for users to adopt more Microsoft services. The company has confirmed it's reducing promotional content in...
65-Inch 4K Interactive Smart Board Review: Windows 10 & Android Dual-OS for Classroom Collaboration
The 65-inch 4K interactive smart board represents a fundamental shift in classroom technology, moving beyond basic displays to become a complete collaboration hub. This device combines a...
Windows 11 Security vs Linux: How Microsoft's Encryption, Windows Hello, and Update Strategy Compare
Windows 11's security architecture presents a compelling case against common Linux superiority narratives, particularly in three critical areas: full-disk encryption, biometric authentication, and...
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Setup May Allow Local Account Creation Again
Microsoft is actively developing a feature that would allow users to complete Windows 11 setup without a Microsoft account, according to a company vice president's recent statement. This represents a...
WizTree Review: How This Free Tool Finds Windows Storage Hogs in Seconds Using NTFS MFT
When Windows users face the dreaded "low disk space" warning, the built-in tools often fail to identify what's actually consuming gigabytes of storage. Microsoft's Storage Sense and Disk Cleanup...