Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Microsoft's AI Tutorial Blunder: Official Windows 11 Guide Shows Two Start Buttons
Microsoft's official Windows 11 learning materials contain an AI-generated image showing two Start buttons on the taskbar, raising questions about the company's quality control as it pushes AI...
Windows 11 OOBE Now Allows Custom C:\\Users Folder Names During Setup
Microsoft has introduced a subtle but significant change to Windows 11's Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) that addresses a decades-old limitation. For the first time, users can now customize the default...
Free open-source Lively Wallpaper livened Windows 11 desktops without slowing performance
Lively Wallpaper has emerged as a standout customization tool for Windows 11 users seeking animated desktop backgrounds without compromising system performance. This free, open-source application...
Xbox March 2026 Insiders Update: Home Customization, Quick Resume Badges & Color Options
Microsoft has released a new Xbox Insiders update for March 2026 that delivers on promises made just two weeks ago about listening to community feedback. The update focuses squarely on...
CVE-2026-20963 SharePoint Flaw Active in Attacks; CISA Orders Federal Patching by April 8
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added CVE-2026-20963 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on March 18, 2026. This Microsoft SharePoint deserialization-of-untrusted-data...
Microsoft Copilot's March Madness Bracket Experiment: AI Sports Predictions Face Real-World Scrutiny
USA TODAY's March 18, 2026 experiment with Microsoft Copilot represents a significant milestone in AI's integration into sports media. The outlet asked the chatbot to generate a complete NCAA March...
Microsoft Copilot for Health: AI-Powered Medical Assistant Enters Consumer Healthcare
Microsoft has launched Copilot for Health, a specialized AI experience designed to provide personalized health insights and medical guidance directly to consumers. This marks Microsoft's most...
Microsoft Reverses Windows 11 Auto-Install of Microsoft 365 Copilot App After User Backlash
Microsoft has quietly reversed its decision to automatically install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 consumer PCs, marking a significant retreat from one of the company's most aggressive...
Microsoft Fabric Database Hub: AI-Powered Unified Management for SQL and NoSQL Databases
Microsoft has launched the Database Hub in Microsoft Fabric, a unified AI-assisted platform for managing both SQL and NoSQL databases. This represents Microsoft's latest move to consolidate database...
Microsoft Copilot's Suno Integration Creates AI Songs, But Ownership Questions Loom
Microsoft Copilot now generates complete songs from text prompts through its integration with Suno AI, marking a significant expansion of its creative capabilities. The feature, which debuted in late...
Secure Boot Certificates Expire June 2026: Critical Windows Security Update Required
Microsoft's Secure Boot infrastructure faces a fundamental expiration event in June 2026 that will impact millions of Windows devices. The certificates that have validated Secure Boot since Windows...
Mac to Windows 11 Pro Migration: Keyboard Differences, Snap Layouts, Security Features & Pro Tools Explained
Microsoft's Windows 11 Pro offers a compelling alternative for Mac users considering a platform switch, with specific features designed to ease the transition while providing enterprise-grade...