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Microsoft's May 2026 preview update delivers AI features and a hidden boot-partition warning
On May 26, Microsoft released KB5089573, an optional non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. The update moved supported PCs to builds 26200.8524 and 26100.8524...
KB5096137: The Windows Update That Gives Snapdragon Laptops an AI Brain Boost
Microsoft has released KB5096137, an automatic update for Windows 11 version 26H1, upgrading the Qualcomm QNN Execution Provider to version 2.2605.2.0. The patch fine-tunes how Snapdragon-powered PCs...
KB5096136 lands on Windows 11 26H1: A quiet AI update that matters for AMD Ryzen AI PCs
Microsoft released KB5096136 this week, a small automatic update for Windows 11 version 26H1 that bumps the AMD Vitis AI Execution Provider from version 2.2604.1.0 to 2.2605.2.0. While the change...
Microsoft Just Made Your RTX GPU Smarter for AI, No Driver Download Needed
On May 26, 2026, Microsoft pushed out an update that quietly upgrades the AI brain of Windows 11 PCs equipped with Nvidia RTX graphics cards—no driver installation, no user intervention. The...
Windows 11 just updated AMD’s AI engine — here’s what that means for you
Microsoft quietly rolled out an automatic update last week that changes how AI software runs on AMD-powered Windows 11 PCs. KB5096141, delivered through Windows Update, upgrades the AMD MIGraphX...
Windows 11 KB5089570 preview: Shared Audio, Xbox mode, and the Secure Boot shakeup you need to understand
Microsoft released a new preview cumulative update for Windows 11 on May 26, 2026, delivering a mix of consumer-friendly features, structural changes to security components, and specialized AI...
Microsoft Just Updated the Local AI Model on Your AMD Copilot+ PC—Here’s What You Need to Know
Microsoft has quietly released KB5096570, a fresh servicing update that bumps the Phi Silica AI component to version 1.2604.515.0 for AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 version 26H1. The...
Phone Link for iPhone on Windows 11: No Group Chats or Media in iMessage
Microsoft’s Phone Link app finally delivers the most requested feature: iPhone messaging from a Windows 11 desktop. After years of Android exclusivity, users with iOS 14 or later can now pair their...
Microsoft Build 2026: AI, Native Apps, and Security Redefine Windows
Microsoft Build 2026 kicks off June 2–3 at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center, blending an in-person experience with a global online audience. CEO Satya Nadella will open the conference, setting...
How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge on Windows 10/11 (When Possible): All Methods Explained
Microsoft Edge ships as the default web browser on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and its tight integration with the operating system makes it notoriously difficult to remove. Yet changes driven by...
Microsoft's Ask Copilot arrives on Windows 11 taskbar by mid-2026
Microsoft is set to integrate Ask Copilot directly into the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu by mid-2026, transforming an optional search experience into a dedicated entry point for the Copilot...
Microsoft Ditches Copilot Buttons in Windows 11 & Office for Smarter AI ‘K2’
Microsoft has quietly begun removing standalone Copilot buttons from the Windows 11 taskbar and Microsoft 365 web apps with the spring 2026 feature updates, reversing a years-long push to surface its...