Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Boost Windows 11 Gaming Performance by Disabling Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) – Here’s How
Windows 11 ships with Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enabled by default on most new PCs, a feature designed to isolate critical system processes and protect the kernel from malware. But that...
Microsoft Scout Brings Always-On AI Autopilot to Windows and M365 at Build 2026
Microsoft has a new AI agent, and it doesn't wait for your prompts. On June 2, 2026, during the Build 2026 developer conference, the company pulled back the curtain on Microsoft Scout, an "always-on"...
Windows 11 Insider Builds 26300 and 26220 Bring Taskbar Sizing Redesign, File Explorer Fixes
Microsoft pushed two fresh Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to testers on June 26, 2026, delivering a long-awaited taskbar size redesign alongside a raft of File Explorer and security fixes. The new...
Microsoft Refreshes Windows 11 Inbox Apps for Insiders: What's New in Calculator, Photos, and Beyond
Microsoft has kicked off the June 2026 Windows Insider update cycle with a fresh batch of improvements for Windows 11's built-in applications. The rollout, first spotted in the Beta and Dev channels,...
Windows 11’s New Update Pause Calendar Still Stuck at 35 Days—Here’s What It Means for You
Microsoft is rolling out a refined pause-updates experience for Windows 11 that lets users select an exact resume date from a visual calendar—a welcome quality-of-life upgrade that doesn’t...
Windows 11's 2026 Cyber Resilience: New Defenses That Keep Business Running After Attacks
Microsoft has spent the last decade building walls around Windows enterprises, but in 2026 those walls are no longer enough. The company now openly frames cyber resilience—not just prevention—as...
Build 2026: Microsoft Bakes AI Directly into Windows 11 with Local Runtime and Autonomous Agents
Microsoft’s Build 2026 conference will be remembered as the moment Windows 11 truly became an AI operating system. The company unveiled a sweeping set of technologies—a revamped Windows ML, the...
End of an Era: Microsoft Kills Off Windows 12, Embraces AI Agents and Subscription Models
{ "title": "End of an Era: Microsoft Kills Off Windows 12, Embraces AI Agents and Subscription Models", "content": "Microsoft has officially killed off prospects for Windows 12. That’s the...
Windows 11 25H2's Quick Machine Recovery Automates Boot Repairs via Windows Update
Microsoft has quietly equipped Windows 11 version 25H2 with a new Quick Machine Recovery feature that can automatically pull boot fixes from Windows Update, eliminating the need for manual...
Exclusive: PowerToys Alt+` Shortcut Brings Same-App Window Cycling to Windows 10 and 11
Microsoft's PowerToys team is developing a new window switching utility that will finally give Windows 10 and Windows 11 users a dedicated shortcut to cycle through windows of the same application....
Windows 10’s Stay of Execution: Microsoft Extends Consumer Security Patches to October 2027
Microsoft has quietly updated its consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) policy for Windows 10, extending the deadline for critical security patches by an extra year and a half. Enrolled PCs will...
Krita’s AI Diffusion Plugin: How to Set Up ComfyUI and Stable Diffusion on Windows 10/11
Open-source painting application Krita has entered the generative AI arena with a community‑driven plugin that puts Stable Diffusion directly onto your digital canvas—no cloud services required....