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Housing’s AI Reality Check: 87% of Staff Lack AI Knowledge, Yet 47% Are Already Using It

At a July 2025 leadership summit in Birmingham, UK housing associations revealed a stark gap: 47% are already using AI in daily operations, yet 87% report low AI knowledge among staff, and 44% lack any AI policy. Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments risk amplifying poor data governance and shadow AI unless organisations first invest in trusted data, permissions audits, and expert-led oversight.

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Windows 11 · Touch Keyboard

Microsoft's Quiet Reminder: Windows 11's Touch Keyboard Is a Canvas, Not Just a Gray Slab

A Microsoft Support tweet on July 26, 2026, reminded Windows 11 users that the touch keyboard can be customized with themes, colors, photos, and layouts—a feature many still overlook. This article explains how to access the settings, what the options are, which users benefit most, and how to avoid common pitfalls like confusing the touch keyboard with the accessibility on-screen keyboard.

WN WindowsNews Desk·2h ago
Windows · Technology

Nvidia’s Vera Rubin NVL72 Lands in Cloud Data Centers With 10x AI Efficiency Gain

Nvidia has started shipping its Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale AI platform to cloud providers, with CoreWeave benchmarks showing a 10x improvement in tokens per megawatt over the previous generation. The tightly integrated system combines 72 Rubin GPUs, 36 Vera CPUs, and advanced networking, shifting the AI industry’s focus from raw chip speed to overall system efficiency. For developers and data center operators, this means lower inference costs, higher-density deployments, and a need to rethink power and cooling infrastructure.

WN WindowsNews Desk·3h ago
Windows · Technology

SkyFall’s 220mph P1-SUN Jetkiller: The Three-Month Sprint to Counter Russia’s Fastest Drones

SkyFall developed the P1-SUN Jetkiller, a 370 km/h interceptor drone, in just three months to counter Russia’s jet-powered Shahed attack drones. Combat-tested and unveiled at Farnborough, it is slated for serial production by August 2026, with claimed capacity of up to 50,000 units monthly.

WN WindowsNews Desk·4h ago
Windows 11 · Wintoys

Wintoys Rethinks Windows Tuning: 30% Less Memory, Native AOT on the Horizon

Wintoys' latest update focuses on performance, safety, and long-term architecture. The rewrite of core pages cuts memory use by up to 30%, while smarter defaults and new Start menu controls make day-to-day tuning more reliable. Underneath, the move to .NET 10 and the first steps toward Native AOT hint at an even leaner future for the Windows utility.

WN WindowsNews Desk·4h ago
GPU Monitoring · RTX 50

RTX 50 Hotspot Monitoring Is Back: Here’s How to Check Your GPU’s Hidden Temperatures

NVIDIA’s RTX 50 GPUs concealed hotspot and per-chip memory temperatures, but community reverse-engineering unlocked them. Mainstream tools like HWiNFO and HWMonitor now expose these critical diagnostics, helping users identify poor cooler contact, uneven memory cooling, and hidden throttling. This guide explains what changed, why it matters, and how to use the new data.

WN WindowsNews Desk·6h ago
Rtx 5090 · Acer Predator

Acer’s $6,200 Predator Orion 7000 Wields RTX 5090 Power—but It Demands Your Desk and Your Budget

Acer's Predator Orion 7000 desktop brings RTX 5090 graphics and Core Ultra 9 285K processing to a prebuilt package that starts at A$6,199 on sale. The huge tower delivers outstanding 4K gaming and creator performance but demands a lot of physical space, gets loud under load, and includes bloatware. This practical guide explains who should buy it, how to configure it, and what to expect day-to-day.

WN WindowsNews Desk·6h ago
Windows · Technology

How the CHATBOT Act Could Reshape Kids’ AI Use on Windows PCs — and What to Do Right Now

Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Ashley Hinson's roundtable on July 26, 2026, highlighted the CHATBOT Act, a bipartisan bill that would require parent-managed family accounts for kids' AI chatbot use. The proposal shifts online safety regulation from social media to conversational AI, with implications for Windows families where AI tools are increasingly integrated. This guide explains the law's requirements, its impact on home users and IT admins, and actionable steps to protect children now.

WN WindowsNews Desk·6h ago
Xbox Smart Download Client · Faster Game Downloads

Xbox Insiders Test Smarter Download System That Swaps Servers for Faster Game Installs

Microsoft is testing a new Xbox Smart Download Client that dynamically switches content servers during game installs and updates, aiming to boost speed and consistency. Early tests by Alpha Skip-Ahead Insiders show promising results, including a sustained 250 Mbps download on a handheld, and a companion fix addresses stalled updates. The feature could end the frustration of slow downloads on both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, but it remains in limited preview with no general release date.

WN WindowsNews Desk·7h ago
Lenovo Lecoo Mini Pro · Mini PC

Lenovo Lecoo Mini Pro Packs Dual SSD Slots and Dual Ethernet into a 0.8L Chassis for $443

Lenovo launched a new Ryzen 5 Lecoo Mini Pro configuration in China on July 22, 2026. Priced at roughly $443, the 0.8-liter desktop includes dual M.2 SSD slots, two SO-DIMM memory slots, and dual Gigabit Ethernet, making it a compact, upgradeable choice for everyday workloads, home labs, and space-constrained offices. Wi-Fi 5 and the lack of USB4 are its main compromises, and international availability remains unconfirmed.

WN WindowsNews Desk·8h ago