Articles from May 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in May 2026
Turn a Windows NAS into a silent, self-monitoring fortress with $35 in upgrades
You can squeeze enterprise-grade reliability, speed, and versatility out of a home NAS without waiting for the next hardware refresh. The trick is a focused weekend spent layering software smarts...
How to Secure Windows 11 Pro for Hybrid Teams Using Built-in RDP, Dynamic Lock, and Group Policy
Microsoft's built-in tools in Windows 11 Pro can transform a standard PC into a secure, remotely accessible workstation, slashing the need for costly third-party software. A recent Windows Central...
CISA Mandates Urgent Patching for Drupal SQLi Bug Targeting PostgreSQL Sites
Federal cybersecurity agency CISA has added a critical Drupal Core SQL injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-9082, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on May 22, 2026, after confirming...
Azure NetApp Files Benchmark Shatters EDA Speed Record at 0.60ms Latency
Microsoft and NetApp have shattered performance barriers for cloud-based electronic design automation (EDA) workloads, publishing new SPECstorage Solution 2020 EDA_BLENDED benchmark results on April...
Windows Central REPLAY Launches: Submit Gameplay Clips for a Chance at $100 Monthly Prize
Windows Central has fired up a new community-driven video hub called REPLAY, inviting gamers to submit short gameplay clips from PC, Xbox, and handheld devices for a chance to earn a monthly $100...
Entra Scores Top Forrester Wave Mark as Identity Becomes AI Security Hub
Microsoft Entra has seized the top position in Forrester’s latest evaluation of workforce identity security platforms, a move that cements identity as the new AI-driven command center of enterprise...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26200 Brings Screen Tint, HID Braille, and Voice Isolation Upgrades for Enhanced Accessibility
Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200 to the Dev and Experimental channels on May 22, 2026, packing a trio of accessibility advancements that directly address long-standing user...
Excel’s Free Analyze Data vs Copilot: Is the $30 AI Add-On Worth It?
Microsoft Excel’s built-in Analyze Data feature has quietly evolved into a robust AI assistant, capable of generating charts, surfacing trends, and answering plain-English questions about your...
Microsoft Security Copilot case studies show AI-ready SOC needs clean telemetry first
Microsoft released two Security customer stories on May 22, 2026, putting a spotlight on St. Luke’s University Health Network and ManpowerGroup. The announcements serve as a progress report on...
Googlebook’s Gemini AI revival of the 2016 Chrome OS threat puts Windows on notice
Google has officially put Microsoft on notice—again. The search giant’s new Googlebook laptop line, revealed today, doesn’t just run Chrome OS. It runs Android apps, it runs Linux apps, and...
Microsoft Overhauls Insider Program with Dual Experimental Tracks in May 22 Builds
Microsoft dropped a bombshell for Windows Insiders on May 22, 2026, releasing four builds simultaneously that not only deliver a fresh set of features but fundamentally alter the program’s testing...
Microsoft confirms Outlook red X image bug began with April 2024 Build 19929.20164 update.
Microsoft has officially confirmed that classic Outlook for Windows users are hitting a widespread bug where images in emails, newsletters, and signatures fail to load, instead showing a broken image...