Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows Server 2016 EOL: Migration Strategies, ESU Options & Cloud Alternatives
With Windows Server 2016 approaching its end of life on January 11, 2027, organizations running this widely deployed server operating system face critical decisions about their infrastructure future....
Windows 12: Microsoft's AI-First OS with NPUs, Modular CorePC & ARM Parity
Microsoft hasn't officially announced \"Windows 12\" from any stage, but the evidence is mounting from multiple directions that the next major Windows release will represent the most significant...
OneNote iOS Gets Automatic Local Backups in 2026: What It Means for Users
Microsoft is fundamentally changing how OneNote protects user data on iOS devices with the introduction of automatic local backups, scheduled to begin rolling out in mid-March 2026. This long-awaited...
Microsoft tracks Chromium flaw CVE-2026-2650 in Edge’s official Security Update Guide
The discovery of CVE-2026-2650, a Chromium-based vulnerability now tracked in Microsoft's Security Update Guide, reveals the intricate relationship between Microsoft Edge and its open-source...
CVE-2026-2648: Critical PDFium Heap Overflow Patched in Chrome 145 - What Windows Users Must Know
A critical security vulnerability in the PDF rendering engine used by billions of users worldwide has been patched in the latest Chrome update, but the implications extend far beyond Google's...
Asha Sharma Takes Xbox Helm: Microsoft's AI-Driven Console Strategy & Community Reactions
Microsoft's gaming division entered a transformative new era on February 20, 2026, when CEO Satya Nadella appointed Asha Sharma, a prominent Microsoft AI executive, to lead Xbox and the broader...
CVE-2026-2649: Chrome V8 Integer Overflow Patch & Microsoft Edge Security Status
The cybersecurity landscape for web browsers shifted significantly this week with Google's disclosure and patching of CVE-2026-2649, a high-severity integer overflow vulnerability in Chrome's V8...
ODF vs OOXML: The Open Standards War Heating Up Between LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE
The battle for document format supremacy has entered a new, more contentious phase, with LibreOffice launching a public offensive against fellow open-source office suite vendor ONLYOFFICE, accusing...
NetSpeedMonitor on Windows 10/11: Legacy Tool Revival Guide & Modern Alternatives
For many Windows users, NetSpeedMonitor remains a nostalgic favorite—a lightweight, no-frills taskbar utility that provided real-time upload and download speeds with minimal system impact....
Copilot's Popularity Paradox: Why Microsoft's AI Wins Polls But Lags in Market Share
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant emerged as the clear favorite in Android Central's recent reader poll, capturing significant attention from technology enthusiasts and Windows users. The poll results...
Canary 28020.1619 unlocks Android app resumption on Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Canary build 28020.1619 represents a significant step forward in Microsoft's vision for a seamless, cross-platform ecosystem, with the headline feature being a...
Microsoft Elevate for Educators: How Copilot AI is Transforming Indian Classrooms
The launch of Microsoft's Elevate for Educators program in New Delhi represents a significant milestone in the integration of artificial intelligence into educational systems worldwide. Announced at...