Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Windows 11 KB5083631 Update: File Explorer Speed Boost, Shell Cleanup, and Memory Optimization
Microsoft's KB5083631 update for Windows 11 delivers tangible performance improvements where users interact most directly with the operating system. This quality update focuses on core system...
Windows Server 2026 Preview: Microsoft's Focus on Faster Patching, Drift Control, and Hybrid Governance
Microsoft's Windows Server Summit 2026 revealed a strategic shift in server operations philosophy. The company is moving beyond feature-centric development to focus on reducing operational friction...
Windows 11 Taskbar Evolves into AI Control Hub with Live Agent Progress Indicators
Microsoft has transformed the Windows 11 taskbar into a live control surface for AI agents in the latest Release Preview build. The taskbar now displays real-time progress indicators for Copilot and...
Canary Build 29570.1000 Brings Console-Like Xbox UI to All Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Canary build 29570.1000 introduces a significant gaming feature that extends the Xbox full-screen experience beyond handheld devices to traditional desktop and laptop...
Microsoft's Exchange Online Change Optics Report enters public preview: A new tool for proactive mail flow management
Microsoft has launched the public preview of the Exchange Online Change Optics Report, a new reporting tool designed to help administrators identify messages that may be affected by upcoming changes...
Microsoft's Exchange Online Change Optics Report Enters Public Preview: Proactive Mail-Flow Monitoring for Admins
Microsoft has launched the Exchange Online Change Optics Report in Public Preview, giving administrators unprecedented visibility into upcoming mail-flow changes before they impact users. This new...
Pervaziv Cortex 3.5: A New AI Orchestration Layer for Multicloud Windows Environments
Pervaziv AI has launched Cortex 3.5, positioning it as a unified orchestration platform designed to manage AI workloads across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The release targets enterprises struggling...
Surface Pro 12 starts at $1,299 and Laptop 8 at $1,499 in 2026 price hike.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 will launch with significant price increases in 2026, according to multiple industry sources. The premium Windows hardware lineup faces its most...
Windows 11 Update Focuses on Start Menu Control and File Explorer Performance Improvements
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 development signals a clear acknowledgment that two fundamental user interface components—the Start menu and File Explorer—have become persistent pain points...
Windows 11 Setup Gets Modern UI Overhaul as Microsoft Tackles Design Debt
Microsoft has begun updating Windows 11's setup screens with modern Fluent Design elements, signaling a renewed commitment to UI consistency across the operating system. The changes replace legacy...
Windows 11 Dev Build 26300.8170: Microsoft Quietly Tightens Security with Clearer Secure Boot, Reduced UAC Prompts
Microsoft released Windows 11 Dev Channel Build 26300.8170 on April 11, 2024, marking a significant shift toward foundational security improvements rather than consumer-facing features. This build...
Microsoft releases emergency fix for Windows Server DC restart loops caused by LSASS-PAM crash
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows Server in April 2026 to address a critical issue causing domain controllers to enter restart loops. The problem stems from...