Articles from April 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in April 2026
Microsoft Copilot Comes Last in Excel AI Test—Here’s What to Use Instead
Microsoft Copilot just failed a major exam for spreadsheet AI. In a hands-on evaluation that pitted it against three other AI tools, Copilot—the assistant built directly into Excel—came in dead...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Now Edits Word, Excel, PowerPoint Files Automatically—Here’s How to Use It
Microsoft has quietly turned its Copilot AI from a helpful sidekick into a full-fledged document editor. As of this week, Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint can take direct...
Microsoft’s secret K2 plan: A better Start menu, SteamOS-beating gaming, and fewer ads—all coming to Windows 11
Microsoft is quietly preparing a major course correction for Windows 11, codenamed ‘K2’, according to a new report from Windows Central. The multi-update initiative aims to tackle the operating...
Windows 11 Test Build Finally Lets You Shut Down Without Installing Updates
For the first time, Windows 11 is testing a feature that lets you shut down your PC without secretly installing updates. Starting with build 26300.8289 in the Dev and Experimental channels, the Power...
The Hidden Windows Shortcut That Turns Any TV Into a Wireless Monitor in 3 Clicks
If you’ve ever stretched an HDMI cable across the living room or fiddled with a streaming stick just to show a few photos on the big screen, Microsoft quietly gave you a better way years ago....
Microsoft's Hidden Windows 11 Modern Run Dialog Gets a Slimmer Makeover
Microsoft has quietly refined the secret, optional modern version of the Windows 11 Run dialog, turning it into a slimmer floating command bar. The update, first spotted by Windows Latest in late...
How Windows 11’s DNS Over HTTPS Seals a Decades-Old Privacy Leak
Microsoft packed Windows 11 with a free, system-wide privacy shield that clamps down on one of the web’s oldest listening posts — and it’s sitting inside your network settings right now, likely...
Microsoft Killed Windows Subsystem for Android. Here Are Your Best Alternatives Now
On March 5, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows Subsystem for Android, pulling the plug on the built-in method that let Windows 11 users run Android apps directly on their desktops....
Winget-AutoUpdate Gives Windows 11 the Automatic App Update Feature It's Been Missing
For years, Windows users have faced a fragmented app update experience: the OS and Microsoft Store apps update automatically, but traditional desktop software often requires manual...
Analysis: Cmder Fills the Portable Shell Gap That Windows Terminal Still Can't Touch
Microsoft’s Windows Terminal has become the polished face of command-line work on Windows 11, offering GPU-accelerated rendering, tabs, panes, and a user-friendly settings interface. But for all...
Windows 11 Debloating Tools and Custom ISOs Surge Amid Trust Deficit, Forcing Microsoft’s 2026 Quality Pivot
A quiet rebellion is reshaping how millions of people use Windows 11. In recent months, a wave of third-party debloating utilities and custom installation images has surged in popularity, driven by...
Windows 11’s SCOOBE Prompts Ambush Business PCs—Here’s How IT Can Shut Them Down
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 behavior is setting off alarm bells for employees and IT administrators alike: long after a PC has been fully configured, a full-screen prompt declares, “You’re...