Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
GMKtec NucBox K15 Review: USB4, OCuLink, DDR5 in a Compact Mini PC That Isn't for Gaming
The GMKtec NucBox K15 arrives with a specification sheet that reads like a mini PC enthusiast's wishlist: USB4, OCuLink, and DDR5 memory. Yet the device's marketing as a \"gaming mini PC\" faces...
Decky Loader and Bazzite 2026: The Extensible Backbone of Handheld PC Gaming
Decky Loader and Bazzite have fundamentally transformed handheld PC gaming in 2026, creating an ecosystem where SteamOS and Fedora-based systems become truly user-driven platforms. This combination...
Microsoft Warns Agentic AI Already Being Used by Attackers to Automate Cyber Threats
Microsoft's latest threat briefing, published March 6, 2026, delivers a stark warning: attackers are already using agentic AI to automate the tedious work of cyber operations. In a follow-up...
Original Xbox Emulation on Android: Xemu Port Shows Real Progress but Faces Major Hurdles
Original Xbox games running on Android devices have transitioned from theoretical impossibility to functional reality through a community-driven port of the Xemu emulator. This development represents...
Xbox Leadership Shakeup: Phil Spencer Steps Down, AI Executive Asha Sharma Takes Helm Amid Hardware Uncertainty
Phil Spencer, the architect of Xbox's modern identity, has stepped down from his leadership role after nearly two decades with the brand. Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma, a senior AI executive...
ChatGPT 5.4 Thinking AI Model Generates Complete Excel Workbooks in Minutes
OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.4 Thinking model has demonstrated the ability to create fully functional Excel workbooks from natural language prompts in under five minutes. Public demos show the reasoning-tier...
PayPal's 2026 Leadership Shakeup and Cymbio Acquisition Signal Major Agentic Commerce Pivot
PayPal's fourth-quarter 2025 results fell short of expectations, triggering immediate leadership changes and a strategic acquisition aimed at accelerating the company's shift toward agentic commerce....
HostArmada Cloud Hosting: NVMe Storage, LiteSpeed, 45-Day Trial
HostArmada's cloud-based Linux hosting platform combines NVMe storage, LiteSpeed optimization, and a generous 45-day refund policy to target bloggers and small businesses seeking performance-focused...
Winhance Open-Source Panel Streamlines Windows 10 and 11 Privacy & App Removal
Winhance has emerged as a free, open-source control panel specifically designed for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users seeking to optimize their systems. This compact tool centralizes app removal,...
Microsoft Updates Defender Package for Windows Installation Media to Close Security Gap
Microsoft has updated the Defender antimalware platform package for Windows installation images, addressing a critical security vulnerability that exists during the first boot of fresh installations....
Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 MK8 Review: The Last True Rugged Convertible Workhorse
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 MK8 stands as a final testament to an era of purpose-built rugged computing. Released in 2015, this 10.1-inch convertible laptop represents the culmination of a design...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Adds Dark Mode Toggle to Energy Saver Panel
Microsoft has introduced a one-click dark mode toggle within the Energy Saver quick settings panel in Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. This subtle addition to build 26080 (Canary and Dev channels)...