Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 Update Revolution: Microsoft Gives Users More Control Over Updates
Microsoft is fundamentally rethinking how Windows updates work, shifting from a purely technical servicing mechanism to a user-experience problem that needs solving. The company's latest Insider...
University of Waterloo's AI Policy: Microsoft Copilot as Learning Tool, Not Cheating Shortcut
The University of Waterloo has released new student-facing guidance that reframes generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT as legitimate learning aids rather than academic integrity...
Windows 11 24H2 Update: Copilot+ AI Features, Recall Controversy, and Community Backlash
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update, codenamed Hudson Valley, introduces Copilot+ PCs with AI-powered features like Recall, Cocreator, and Live Captions, but faces significant community pushback over...
Windows 11 Clock App's Focus Sessions: Microsoft's Built-In Do Not Disturb for Productivity
Microsoft has integrated a powerful productivity feature directly into the Windows 11 Clock app that many users have overlooked. Focus Sessions provide a one-click method to activate Do Not Disturb...
PowerToys Keyboard Manager lets you remap Windows 11's dedicated Copilot key now
Microsoft's introduction of the dedicated Copilot key on new Windows 11 keyboards has created a usability challenge for power users who prefer custom keyboard layouts. The physical key, positioned...
Windows 11 Insider Update Reduces Copilot Clutter, Moves Taskbar, and Calms Updates
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3858 to the Beta Channel that directly addresses user complaints about AI clutter and intrusive updates. The update represents a...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: Microsoft Adds Scrollable Layout and User-Controlled Recommendations
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Start menu redesign represents a significant departure from previous iterations, introducing a scrollable layout and optional recommendations that address years of user...
Windows 11 Taskbar Weather Widget Returns: Microsoft Reverses Course on Minimalist Design
Microsoft has quietly restored weather information to the Windows 11 taskbar, marking a significant reversal in the company's minimalist design philosophy. The feature, which displays current...
Microsoft Revives DXGKRNL for Linux GPU Virtualization in WSL2 After Years of Quiet Development
Microsoft's DXGKRNL project for Linux has resurfaced with significant updates after years of minimal public activity. The initiative, which began as an ambitious attempt to bring Windows Display...
Windows 11 Insider Dev Build 26300: Pointer Indicator Returns with Accessibility Focus & Feedback Hub Redesign
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300 to the Dev Channel on Friday, marking a shift from AI-focused updates to practical desktop refinements. The build reintroduces the Pointer...
Windows 11 Taskbar Customization Returns: Microsoft Reverses Controversial Design Decisions
Microsoft is finally addressing one of Windows 11's most persistent user complaints: the locked-down taskbar. After nearly three years of user frustration, the company has confirmed that taskbar...
Windows Dynamic Lock: How Bluetooth Proximity Auto-Locks Your PC for Security
Microsoft's Dynamic Lock feature automatically secures your Windows PC when you walk away, using Bluetooth proximity detection with your smartphone. This built-in Windows security tool represents a...