Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 26H1 Spring Update: OEM Images, ARM Focus, and Selective Update Paths
Microsoft has initiated a comprehensive spring update wave for Windows 11, but this rollout is more complex, selective, and technically focused than many users might initially realize. The Windows 11...
Microsoft and Anthropic launch Copilot Cowork as autonomous AI agent for complex 365 workflows
Microsoft has crossed a significant threshold with its Copilot technology. The company, in partnership with Anthropic, has launched Copilot Cowork—an AI system that functions not as a drafting...
Microsoft Copilot Health Queries Reveal Mobile Urgency vs Desktop Research Patterns
Microsoft's internal data reveals health questions are among the fastest-growing prompts in AI assistants, with Copilot users showing a clear behavioral split between mobile and desktop platforms. On...
Microsoft Authenticator's New Integrity Check Blocks Entra Credentials on Rooted Devices
Microsoft has implemented a strict new integrity check in the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app that prevents work and school Entra credentials from being used on devices the app detects as rooted...
Windows 11 Controller Setup 2026: Complete Guide for Xbox, PlayStation, and Third-Party Gamepads
Windows 11 has transformed PC gaming controller support into a remarkably seamless experience by 2026. What was once a frustrating landscape of driver conflicts and compatibility issues has evolved...
Repurpose a 32GB Windows 11 USB into a Car Media Drive and PC Rescue Tool
A 32GB Windows 11 USB installer can serve dual purposes beyond its original intent. This versatile tool can function as both a portable rescue toolkit and a media drive for your car's infotainment...
Xbox Wireless Adapter beats Bluetooth latency but wired USB still leads Windows 11 testing
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system has transformed controller connectivity from a technical chore into a mostly seamless experience, but beneath the surface lies a complex landscape of latency...
Copilot Cowork Launches in Microsoft 365 with Agent 365 and Frontier Suite for Autonomous Workflows
Microsoft's latest AI initiative moves beyond text suggestions with the announcement of Copilot Cowork, a model-diverse, agentic capability integrated directly into Microsoft 365. The system promises...
Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Deployed at Raxio Kampala: Uganda's First Localized Cloud Infrastructure
Raxio Data Centre has deployed Liquid Intelligent Technologies' Microsoft Azure Stack Hub in its Tier-III facility in Kampala, creating Uganda's first locally-hosted cloud infrastructure. This...
Windows 11 25H2 Upgrade Confusion: Microsoft's Enablement Package System Explained
Microsoft's update servers have triggered widespread confusion among Windows 11 users, with reports emerging over several months about unexpected upgrades from version 24H2 to 25H2. The issue centers...
Windows 11 IoT LTSC ARM64 Debuts in Hazardous Zones with i.safe MOBILE IS945.x Tablet
i.safe MOBILE's IS945.x tablet has become the first Ex-certified device from a major hazardous-area specialist to ship with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC on ARM64 architecture. This combination of...
Microsoft PC Manager Review: Windows 11's Built-In Maintenance Tool Analyzed
Microsoft has quietly released PC Manager, a first-party utility that bundles cleanup, process management, and startup control into a single dashboard for Windows 11 users. This lightweight tool...