Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
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...
Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.3850 Brings Taskbar Customization, Faster File Explorer, and Update Control
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3850 to the Beta Channel, delivering three significant improvements that address long-standing user requests. The update enables taskbar...
Windows 11 KB5078127 Fixes Critical Sign-In Failures: What Users Need to Know
Microsoft has confirmed a critical Windows 11 sign-in failure affecting users attempting to log in with credentials after installing recent updates. The company released KB5078127 specifically to...
Windows 11 Reset: Microsoft's Major Course Correction Brings Taskbar Freedom, Copilot Control, and Update Improvements
Microsoft is preparing one of the most significant Windows 11 course corrections since the operating system's launch in 2021. The upcoming changes directly address three years of persistent user...
Windows Update Enforcement Continues: Understanding Pauses and End-of-Servicing Policies
Microsoft has not ended Windows Update enforcement or introduced truly indefinite pause options for consumer PCs. The company's official support remains limited to temporary pause options in Windows...
Windows 11 Update Promises Faster Updates, Fewer Reboots, Taskbar Flexibility, and Reduced Copilot Intrusions
Microsoft is reframing Windows 11 as an operating system designed to feel quicker, cause less friction, and get out of the user's way more often than it gets in the way. The company's latest push...
Russian-Linked Phishing Campaign Targets Encrypted Messaging Users, CISA Warns
Russian state-linked cyber operators are again leaning on a familiar but still highly effective tactic: phishing the person instead of breaking the platform. The latest warning from CISA and the FBI...
Informatica Launches Native Azure Data Platform for MSPs, Taps Purview for Governance
Informatica has significantly expanded its integration with Microsoft Azure, creating a native data platform specifically designed for managed service providers. This move signals a strategic shift...
Amazon's $200B AI Infrastructure Bet: How AWS Aims for $600B Revenue by 2036
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has reportedly told employees that AWS could reach $600 billion in annual revenue by 2036, a projection that would fundamentally reshape how investors view the company's...
Windows 11 2026 Update: Microsoft Prioritizes Performance Over AI Gimmicks
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 refresh for 2026 represents a fundamental shift in development priorities, moving away from flashy AI features to focus on core system performance and user experience...
Open Shell for Windows 11: Restoring Classic Start Menu Functionality and User Control
Windows 11's Start menu represents a fundamental shift in Microsoft's desktop philosophy—one that has left power users searching for alternatives. The company's design team has systematically...
Microsoft prioritizes stability over new features in Windows Insider quality reset
Microsoft's latest Windows Insider update represents a fundamental shift in development philosophy, prioritizing stability and user experience over flashy new features. The company's \"Our commitment...