Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Microsoft Azure AI Foundry Billing Controversy: Startups Hit with Unexpected Marketplace Charges
Startup founders are reporting large, unexpected invoices after using third-party AI models through Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry service. The complaints center on unclear billing practices where...
Microsoft's PostgreSQL Push on Azure: AI Migration Tools and HorizonDB Target Enterprise Modernization
Microsoft has launched a comprehensive PostgreSQL strategy on Azure that combines AI-powered migration tools with a new enterprise-focused distribution called HorizonDB. This coordinated platform...
Microsoft Certification Renewal by Assessment: How IT Pros Are Adapting to the 2026 Changes
Microsoft certifications will require renewal every year starting in 2026, a fundamental shift from the previous two-year cycle that has IT professionals reevaluating their certification strategies....
Windows Terminal: Microsoft's Modern Command-Line Hub for PowerShell, WSL, and SSH
Windows Terminal represents Microsoft's most significant investment in command-line interface technology since PowerShell debuted in 2006. This modern terminal application, first announced at Build...
Linux users gain full command over updates, live USB persistence, and install freedom Windows 11 lacks.
Linux offers capabilities Windows 11 simply cannot match, from granular update control to persistent live USB functionality. These differences matter most for users who tinker with their systems,...
Windows 11 Pro's Hidden Features: How BitLocker, Dev Drive, and RDP Save Time and Boost Security
Windows 11 Pro contains several under-the-radar features that deliver substantial time savings and security improvements for professional users. While Windows 11 Home users focus on consumer-oriented...
Windows 11 Performance Boost: How Disabling DiagTrack Telemetry Service Can Transform Your Experience
A Windows 11 user discovered that disabling the DiagTrack telemetry service transformed their system from sluggish to responsive, with windows opening faster, fans spinning down sooner, and daily...
Microsoft Store Downloads Slow? How Delivery Optimization Settings Impact Speed
Microsoft Store downloads crawling at a fraction of your available bandwidth often trace back to a single Windows feature: Delivery Optimization. This peer-to-peer content delivery system, designed...
Windows 11 Pro Review: Microsoft's Enterprise Security and Productivity Platform Analyzed
Microsoft has positioned Windows 11 Pro as the definitive business operating system, combining mandatory hardware security requirements with integrated productivity tools that target enterprise IT...