Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Retired Microsoft Engineer Trains AI to Master Robotron 2084: Real-Time Learning in Classic Arcade Chaos
A retired Microsoft engineer is training modern artificial intelligence to survive one of the arcade world's most merciless stress tests: Robotron: 2084. The 1982 twin-stick shooter, known for...
Galaxy Connect Bug Blocks C: Drive Access on Windows 11 Galaxy Book 4 Systems
Microsoft and Samsung have confirmed that a buggy version of the Samsung Galaxy Connect application caused widespread C: drive access issues on Galaxy Book 4 laptops and some desktop systems. The...
Windows 11 24H2 boosts gaming and app speeds up to 25% with new AI features
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update delivers substantial performance improvements across CPU, storage, and gaming benchmarks while introducing significant AI capabilities through Copilot+ PC features....
Agentic AI Market Panic vs. Reality: How Cloud Capex Fundamentals Drive Microsoft's Strategy
Wall Street's recent tech sell-off appears more like a panic attack than a fundamentals-driven correction, according to analysts from Bank of America and William Blair. Their analysis suggests the...
Samsung Galaxy Book C Drive Lockout: How Windows Updates Triggered ACL Permission Failures
Microsoft and Samsung are investigating a critical Windows servicing incident affecting Samsung Galaxy Book laptops and some desktop systems. Users report their C drives becoming inaccessible after...
Windows 11 24H2 Update: Major Security Changes and Performance Improvements
Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 version 24H2, the first major feature update of 2024, bringing significant security enhancements, performance optimizations, and quality-of-life...
Microsoft's Weekend Hotpatch for Windows 11: Security Fixes and AI Infrastructure Push
Microsoft released an emergency hotpatch for Windows 11 over the weekend, addressing critical security vulnerabilities while simultaneously announcing a massive expansion of its AI infrastructure....
Lenovo ThinkCentre M820Z AIO Review: A Refurbished Windows 11 Pro Workhorse for Small Offices
The renewed Lenovo ThinkCentre M820Z All-in-One offers a compelling package for small businesses and home offices seeking reliable Windows 11 Pro performance without the premium price tag. This...
Windows AI Governance: Six Practical Steps for Accounting Firms to Secure Productivity Gains by 2026
Accounting firms planning to implement AI solutions on Windows platforms by 2026 need concrete governance frameworks alongside their technological ambitions. The productivity potential of generative...
Xbox Gaming Copilot AI Assistant Coming to Series X|S Consoles in 2026
Microsoft will bring its Gaming Copilot AI assistant to current-generation Xbox Series X and Series S consoles later in 2026. This marks a significant shift from the feature's experimental origins on...
KB5079473 triggers BSOD crashes, forcing Microsoft to advise uninstall.
Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, KB5079473, has triggered widespread reports of system crashes, boot failures, and application instability. Released on March 10, 2026, this...
Microsoft Reverses Aggressive Copilot Rollout in Windows 11, Adds Opt-In Controls After Backlash
Microsoft has quietly scaled back its aggressive Windows Copilot deployment strategy, introducing new opt-in controls that mark a significant reversal from the company's previous approach. The change...