Articles from February 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in February 2026
Microsoft Copilot Tasks: The Autonomous AI Assistant That Works in the Background
Microsoft is taking its Copilot AI assistant from a reactive tool to a proactive partner with the introduction of Copilot Tasks, a new feature that promises to transform how users manage workflows...
Core & More’s new index reveals Copilot now drives brand trust over SEO in Windows.
The digital landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as AI agents—from Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to specialized enterprise assistants—increasingly mediate how users discover, evaluate, and...
Microsoft Entra ID gains cryptographic hidden groups for whistleblower anonymity at enterprise scale
Microsoft has quietly solved one of the most challenging problems in enterprise identity management: how to preserve absolute anonymity for sensitive employee groups while moving entirely to a...
Shader Model 6.9 & DXR 1.2: Microsoft's Next-Gen Ray Tracing & AI Acceleration
Microsoft has officially unveiled the next evolution of its graphics programming ecosystem with the public rollout plan for Shader Model 6.9 and a suite of targeted Direct3D 12 improvements,...
Forget Flashy Tools: MSConfig Remains Fastest Windows 11 Startup Fix
In an era of sophisticated diagnostic tools and AI-powered troubleshooting, Microsoft's venerable System Configuration utility—better known as MSConfig—remains one of Windows' most powerful and...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign Sparks User Backlash Over Control and Customization
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Start menu redesign has arrived in preview form, and the reaction from long-time users is loud, highly polarized, and focused less on aesthetics than on control. The new...
Microsoft Maia 200 AI Chip: Redefining Cloud Inference Efficiency and Performance
Microsoft's introduction of the Maia 200 AI accelerator represents a fundamental shift in cloud computing strategy, moving beyond raw computational power to focus on practical efficiency metrics like...
PowerShell Cross-Platform Automation: 10 Essential Tips for Windows, Linux & macOS
PowerShell has evolved far beyond its Windows-only origins to become a truly cross-platform automation engine that can transform how you manage systems across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments....
Windows 365 Link: Microsoft's Fanless Cloud-Only PC for Enterprise
Microsoft has unveiled a new category of enterprise computing hardware with Windows 365 Link, a purpose-built, fanless mini PC designed exclusively for accessing Cloud PCs through Windows 365. This...
Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept: The Future of Foldable Windows Gaming Handhelds
The handheld gaming PC market is about to undergo a radical transformation if Lenovo's latest concept becomes reality. At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go Fold Concept, a revolutionary device...
Fake Storage Scams on Amazon: How to Spot Deceptive Laptop & PC Listings
Amazon shoppers are encountering a worrying pattern when browsing for Windows laptops and prebuilt PCs: listings with attractive total-storage numbers that hide a troubling reality. These devices...
Microsoft v2602 Security Baseline for Windows Server 2025: NTLM Crackdown & Legacy Protocol Sunset
Microsoft's February 2026 security baseline (v2602) for Windows Server 2025 represents the company's most aggressive push yet to eliminate legacy authentication protocols and harden enterprise...