Articles from January 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in January 2026
Chrome Startup Priming: Does Google's Speed Boost Slow Down Windows Boot?
Google is currently testing an experimental feature in Chrome that automatically keeps the browser \"warm\" during Windows startup—with the recognizable goal of making Chrome itself start...
Smart App Control Blocks Critical OEM Tools on Xbox Handheld PCs
Microsoft's Smart App Control (SAC), the evolution of Windows Defender Application Control, has created significant disruption for users of Xbox-focused handheld gaming PCs, blocking critical OEM...
FAT32 Formatting in 2026: Complete Guide for Windows & macOS with CLI & GUI Methods
FAT32 remains the universal "lowest common denominator" for USB compatibility in 2026, maintaining its crucial role in cross-platform data exchange despite the emergence of more modern file systems....
Windows 10 Usage Rises After End of Support: Why Users Won't Let Go
In a surprising twist that defies conventional tech lifecycle expectations, Windows 10 usage has actually increased following Microsoft's official end of support announcement for October 2025....
Windows Desktop App Privacy: Why Win32 Programs Bypass Microsoft's Permission Model
Microsoft's approach to desktop application privacy presents a fundamental security dichotomy that every Windows user should understand. While modern Microsoft Store apps operate within a tightly...
Microsoft Copilot's Enterprise Evolution: Nadella's Multi-Model AI Strategy
Microsoft's AI strategy has undergone a significant transformation under CEO Satya Nadella's leadership, shifting from flashy demonstrations to a pragmatic, governance-driven approach that...
Microsoft Copilot Fall Update: Mico Avatars, Real Talk, Memory & Group Chats Transform Windows AI
Microsoft has unveiled a transformative fall update for Copilot, fundamentally reimagining how users interact with AI on Windows. The update introduces a groundbreaking "thinking style" selector,...
Microsoft's AI Bet: Record $14B Capex Fuels Azure Growth & Copilot Adoption
Microsoft's latest quarterly earnings reveal a company making an unprecedented financial commitment to artificial intelligence, with capital expenditures soaring to a record $14 billion as the tech...
Windows 11 Cross-Device Resume Expands to Spotify & Office: What It Means for Users
Microsoft's Windows 11 has taken a significant step toward achieving the kind of seamless cross-device continuity that Apple users have long enjoyed, with the expansion of the Cross-Device Resume...
Emergency KB5078132 Update Fixes Windows 11 23H2 Cloud File & PST Issues
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 11 version 23H2 to address critical file access and Outlook reliability problems that emerged after recent patches. KB5078132,...
Edge AI, Micro LED, and Zero-Trust Security Redefine ProAV at ISE Barcelona 2026
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Barcelona 2026 is shaping up to be the year professional AV (ProAV) stops being "just a screen and a projector" and starts to function as an intelligent, secure, and...
Chrome Gemini AI Transforms Browsing: Auto Browse, Connected Apps & Agentic Features
Google has quietly but comprehensively integrated its Gemini AI into Chrome's day-to-day interface, fundamentally transforming the browser from a passive window into an actively agentic assistant...