Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 Default Settings: 5 Features to Disable for Better Performance and Privacy
Windows 11 ships with several default features that prioritize Microsoft's ecosystem integration over user control and system efficiency. While these settings benefit some users, they can degrade...
Crimson Desert PC Requirements: 150GB Install, 16GB RAM Minimum, and What Windows Gamers Need to Know
Pearl Abyss has revealed the official PC system requirements for Crimson Desert, and the numbers are substantial. The upcoming open-world action RPG demands a minimum of 150GB of free storage space...
Enable Hidden Registry Switch in Windows 11 to Remove Edge and Bing for EEA Users
Microsoft has quietly implemented a Digital Markets Act compliance feature in Windows 11 that allows European Economic Area users to uninstall Microsoft Edge and disable Bing web search. The change,...
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 Delivers 1M Token Context Window for Enterprise AI Workloads
Anthropic has officially extended a 1,000,000-token context window to its Claude Sonnet 4.6 model, making ultra-long context processing a standard capability across its enterprise product line. This...
Retro Hardware Surge in 2026: Why Old PC Components Are Back in Demand
The unexpected surge in demand for outdated PC hardware in 2026 isn't driven by nostalgia alone. Multiple economic, technological, and cultural forces are converging to make old processors, graphics...
Windows 11 Taskbar Flyouts: How Third-Party Tools Restore Quick Controls Microsoft Removed
Microsoft's Windows 11 taskbar redesign eliminated several quick-access controls that users had relied on for years. The minimalist approach that debuted with Windows 11 in 2021 removed system tray...
Windows Camera Frame Server: The Hidden Process Draining Your RAM and CPU
Microsoft's Camera Frame Server process (FrameServer.dll) is consuming up to 2GB of RAM and significant CPU cycles on Windows 10 and 11 systems, even when no camera applications are actively running....
Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) Brings Major AI Features, Performance Improvements, and Controversial Changes
Microsoft has officially released the Windows 11 2024 Update, version 24H2, marking the most significant feature update since the operating system's initial launch. This release introduces over 150...
Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode Takes Over New Tab Page: Privacy Concerns and User Backlash
Microsoft Edge now opens directly into a full Copilot AI workspace when users click the new tab button, eliminating the traditional new tab page for many users. This aggressive push toward an...
Xbox Mode Launches on Windows 11 in April 2026 with DirectX ML, Project Helix Teased for Next-Gen Xbox
Microsoft's gaming ecosystem is undergoing its most significant transformation since the launch of Xbox Game Pass. At GDC 2026, the company announced that the previously known Xbox Full-Screen...
Xbox Mode Coming to Windows 11 in April 2026: Microsoft's Console-Style Front Door for PC Gaming
Microsoft will launch a system-level \"Xbox Mode\" in Windows 11 this April, bringing a console-style front door to the operating system. This represents a rebrand and expansion of the existing Xbox...
Cardano Midnight's Hyperscaler Strategy: Decentralization Debate Heats Up
Charles Hoskinson's recent defense of Cardano's decision to rely on hyperscalers for its upcoming Midnight mainnet has ignited a fierce debate about the fundamental nature of decentralization in...