Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 PC Prices Set to Increase: Intel CPU Hikes and DRAM Shortage Create Perfect Storm
The next generation of Windows 11 PCs will likely cost significantly more than current models, creating challenges for consumers and businesses planning upgrades. Multiple industry factors are...
Windows 11 24H2: Germanium Platform, AI Copilot Upgrades Arrive Late 2024
Microsoft is preparing Windows 11 24H2 as the next major feature update, with testing already underway through the Windows Insider Program. This release represents the first annual update since...
Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11's Aggressive Prompts, Promises Calmer Experience
Microsoft has publicly acknowledged what Windows users have been complaining about for years: Windows 11 feels too eager to sell, suggest, and nudge. In a significant departure from the company's...
Microsoft Scales Back Windows 11 Copilot Integration: AI Buttons Removed from Key Apps
Microsoft has quietly removed Copilot AI buttons from several core Windows 11 applications, signaling a strategic shift in how the company integrates artificial intelligence into its operating...
Microsoft's 2026 Windows Quality Pledge: Can They Break the Update Cycle of Disappointment?
Microsoft has announced a renewed focus on Windows quality for 2026, promising a "quality-first" approach to updates that will reduce Copilot intrusions and give users more control over their...
Windows 11 Reset: Microsoft Promises Calmer Updates, Leaner RAM Usage, and Intentional AI Integration
Microsoft is engineering a fundamental reset for Windows 11 that addresses three persistent user complaints: intrusive update behavior, bloated system resource consumption, and forced AI integration....
Windows 11 OOBE Changes: Microsoft Account May Become Optional in Setup
Microsoft appears to be testing significant changes to the Windows 11 Out-of-Box Experience that could make Microsoft Account sign-in optional during initial setup. This development follows years of...
VirtualBox Audio Troubleshooting Guide: Fix No Sound, Enable Controllers & Guest Additions
VirtualBox audio problems frustrate users who expect seamless virtual machine operation but encounter silent guests instead of functional audio. The most common issues stem from three primary areas:...
Pake App Wrapper Review: How This Tauri-Based Tool Transforms Websites Into Desktop Apps
Pake, an open-source tool built on the Tauri framework, offers Windows users a straightforward solution to convert any website into a standalone desktop application. Released under the MIT license,...
Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs Bring AI Translation and Tutoring to Great Southern Grammar’s Remote Classrooms
Great Southern Grammar, a leading Australian independent school, is pioneering a new approach to remote education by deploying Microsoft's Surface Copilot+ PCs. This initiative represents one of the...
KB5085516 out-of-band update requires manual install and careful MSU order for Windows 11 builds 26200 and 26100
Microsoft has released an unusual out-of-band servicing package, KB5085516, for Windows 11 builds 26200.8039 and 26100.8039. This update breaks from Microsoft's typical monthly Patch Tuesday...
Shopify Payment Gateway Selection in 2026: Technical Integration Challenges for Windows-Based Merchants
Shopify merchants face increasingly complex payment gateway decisions that directly impact their technical infrastructure, particularly for those operating on Windows-based systems. The 2026 payment...