Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
VS Code Copilot Agent Gains C++ Symbol Understanding & CMake Awareness
Microsoft has significantly enhanced GitHub Copilot's capabilities within Visual Studio Code, introducing deep C++ symbol understanding and CMake-aware build system integration to the Copilot agent....
Windows Sandbox: The Ultimate Guide to Fast, Disposable Windows Testing
Windows Sandbox represents one of Microsoft's most practical and underutilized security features, providing users with a fully isolated, temporary Windows environment that can be spun up in seconds...
PowerToys Command Palette Gets Major Speed Boost: Faster Launcher Revolutionizes Windows Workflow
Microsoft's PowerToys utility suite is receiving a significant performance overhaul for its Command Palette feature, transforming what was already a valuable productivity tool into a lightning-fast...
AI Copilot Deepens Windows 11 26H2 Integration into Taskbar, Explorer, and Run Dialog
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 26H2 release represents a pivotal evolution in the company's AI-first strategy, transforming from a traditional major update into what appears to be an enablement...
Windows 10 LTSB 2016 ESU begins Oct 2025 with escalating three-year cost, Server 2016 follows in 2027.
Microsoft has confirmed a measured — and expensive — safety net for organizations that are still running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016, and it has...
Microsoft's AI Agent Security Warning: Enterprise Governance Challenges in 2024
Microsoft's latest Cyber Pulse report delivers a stark warning that has IT departments worldwide scrambling: AI agents are no longer theoretical concepts or future technologies—they're active,...
Google Play Games PC Installation Errors: Complete Virtualization & Network Fix Guide
Google Play Games for PC represents Microsoft and Google's ambitious collaboration to bring Android gaming to Windows, but many users encounter frustrating installation failures right from the start....
Windows 11 Cloud Backup: What It Really Does (and Doesn't Do) for Your Files & Settings
Microsoft has quietly integrated a cloud-first backup solution into Windows 11, a feature designed to simplify the process of migrating to a new PC or recovering from a system issue. Unlike...
OneDrive 2026: AI Integration, Security Features & File Explorer Revolution
Microsoft's OneDrive is undergoing a fundamental transformation from a simple cloud storage service to an intelligent file platform deeply integrated into Windows. As we approach 2026, OneDrive is...
ESW Expands ExcelHelp.com Nationwide for Microsoft Copilot AI Training & Enterprise Automation
The enterprise software landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence becomes integrated into core productivity tools, and one company is making a bold bet on addressing what it...
Windows Server 2025 v2506 Baseline: Microsoft's Leaner Security Strategy Analyzed
Microsoft's June 2025 revision to the Windows Server 2025 security baseline (v2506) represents a significant evolution in the company's approach to enterprise security, tightening detection...
Switch Out of Windows S Mode Is Permanent: Weigh Flexibility vs Security Risks
Windows S Mode represents one of Microsoft's most significant security-focused initiatives in recent years, offering a locked-down environment that prioritizes safety over flexibility. Designed...