Articles from January 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in January 2026
Zoom vs Microsoft Teams in 2026: AI Integration & Workflow Battle Decoded
The collaboration software landscape has evolved dramatically since the pandemic-driven surge, and as we approach 2026, the competition between Zoom and Microsoft Teams has shifted from basic video...
Microsoft Maia 200 AI Chip: 3nm Innovation Redefining Azure AI Infrastructure
Microsoft's strategic entry into the custom silicon arena has reached a new milestone with the Maia 200, a purpose-built 3nm AI inference chip designed specifically to handle the massive...
Microsoft Cloud Backlog Hits Record $235B as Azure Growth Slows Amid OpenAI Deals
Microsoft's cloud computing business is presenting a complex financial picture that has both Wall Street analysts and enterprise customers watching closely. While Azure's revenue growth rate has...
2026 Large Tablet Battle: iPad Pro M5, Surface Pro 11, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Lead Different Ecosystems
The tablet landscape in 2026 has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem where each major platform has carved out distinct territories, creating a fascinating competitive dynamic that benefits...
Android Apps and Browsers Now Resume on Windows 11 in Latest Release Preview Build
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Release Preview build (version 24H2, build 26100.1742) has quietly introduced a significant expansion of its Cross-Device Resume feature, extending its capabilities...
Windows 11 Battery Health: How to Use PowerCfg for One-Minute Diagnostics
Microsoft's built-in battery report in Windows 11 is one of those small, quietly powerful features you'll wish you'd used sooner—a one-minute, no-install HTML diagnostic that turns "my battery...
Microsoft Graph User Configuration API Preview: Replacing EWS for Folder Settings
Microsoft has quietly introduced a significant new capability to the Microsoft Graph beta: a public preview of the User Configuration API. This dedicated API surface enables developers to create,...
Catalyst 15.7.1 ends driver hunt for AMD Radeon HD 7400M on Windows 7
For Windows 7 users with aging laptops, the ATI/AMD Mobility Radeon HD 7400M series remains a surprisingly common graphics solution, powering everything from basic productivity tasks to light gaming...
Transform Old Android Phones into High-Quality Windows Webcams with Camo Studio
If you've ever been stranded without a webcam — whether for an urgent video call, a last-minute stream, or a multi-camera OBS setup — that old Android phone gathering dust in a drawer can be a...
Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs: How to Bypass Requirements, Performance Impact & Security Risks
The official Windows 11 system requirements, mandating TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and specific CPU generations, have created a significant divide in the PC ecosystem. While Microsoft positions these as...
Smart App Control Breaks Armoury Crate on ROG Ally: Windows Security vs Gaming Handhelds
Windows 11's Smart App Control security feature has created a significant compatibility issue with ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming devices, preventing the essential Armoury Crate SE software from...
AI Assistants Surge on Mobile, Desktop Remains for Deep Work: Comscore 2025 Analysis
The AI assistant landscape has fundamentally shifted from a niche tech curiosity to a mainstream, cross-platform consumer phenomenon, with mobile usage experiencing explosive growth while desktop...