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April 2026 Windows Update Breaks Third-Party Backup Software by Blocking Vulnerable Driver

May 5, 2026

Microsoft has confirmed that the security update released in April 2026 included the psmounterex.

NTLite Update Lets Users Strip Copilot and AI Features From Windows 11 25H2 Installation Images

May 4, 2026

NTLite, a free Windows customization tool, has released version 2026.

Windows 11 Reveals 4 Hidden Features in the Latest Experimental Build

April 28, 2026

Windows 11 build 26300.

Admins Can Now Uninstall Copilot From Enterprise Windows 11 Devices

Microsoft Adds Policy to Let IT Admins Uninstall Copilot From Enterprise Windows 11 Devices

April 27, 2026

Microsoft has released a new policy setting that enables IT administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from managed enterprise devices.

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows Update to Reduce Forced Restarts and Extend Pause Limits

April 25, 2026

Microsoft is rolling out updates to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Experimental channels, with plans to make these changes more broadly available later.

Samsung Galaxy Connect App Expands to All Intel and AMD Windows 11 PCs, Not Just Galaxy Books

April 23, 2026

Samsung has released an update for its Galaxy Connect app, bringing it to version 2.

Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit for Windows 10 Users Locked Out of Windows 11

April 22, 2026

Google has introduced a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit priced at $3, in partnership with refurbished tech retailer Back Market.

Windows 11 April Update Is Triggering BitLocker Recovery Screens on Some PCs

Windows 11 April 2026 Update KB5083769 Is Triggering BitLocker Recovery Screens on Some PCs

April 21, 2026

Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2026 security update for Windows 11, KB5083769, released on April 14, is causing some devices to boot directly into the B

Microsoft Fixes Windows Server 2019 and 2022 Bug That Caused Unexpected Upgrades to Server 2025

April 16, 2026

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems to automatically upgrade to Windows Server 2025 without user approval.

Windows 11 Now Lets You Skip the Update Installation Step

Windows 11 Setup Now Lets You Skip the Update Installation Step

April 14, 2026

Microsoft has introduced a change to the Windows 11 out-of-box setup experience that lets users skip the update installation step during initial PC setup.

Microsoft Simplifies Windows Insider Program to Two Channels and Ends Gradual Feature Rollouts in Beta

April 13, 2026

Microsoft has announced updates to the Windows Insider program, streamlining its channels into two main options and giving Insiders more direct control over the

Microsoft Removes Copilot Branding From Notepad in Windows 11, Replaces It With New “Writing Tools” Menu

April 10, 2026

Microsoft has started removing the Copilot branding from Notepad in Windows 11, with a new preview build now available to all Windows Insiders.

Microsoft Fixes Broken Windows 11 Start Menu Search Caused by Faulty Bing Server Update

April 9, 2026

Microsoft has released a server-side fix for a known issue that affected Start Menu search on some Windows 11 23H2 devices.

Microsoft Begins Automatic Windows 11 25H2 Rollout to Unmanaged Home and Pro Devices

April 7, 2026

Microsoft has begun automatically rolling out Windows 11 25H2 to unmanaged Home and Pro devices running Windows 11 24H2, according to notices posted on the Wind

Windows 11 April 2026 Update Brings 8 Key Improvements

Windows 11 April 2026 Update Brings Smart App Control and 7 Other Key Improvements

April 5, 2026

Microsoft is releasing the April 2026 security update for Windows 11 on April 14, 2026.

Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Security Update to Fix Broken Preview Build

April 2, 2026

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5086672, for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 to replace the March 2026 preview update KB5079391, which was pul

Windows 11 Update Adds Support for Display Refresh Rates Above 1,000Hz

March 31, 2026

Microsoft's Windows 11 preview update KB5079391, released on March 26, adds support for display refresh rates above 1,000Hz, with internal documentation confirm

Microsoft VP Signals Windows 11 Forced Account Requirement Could Be Removed

March 30, 2026

Microsoft Vice President Scott Hanselman has publicly responded on X, indicating that his team is considering removing the mandatory Microsoft account requireme

Microsoft Confirms Dark Mode Expansion For Windows 11 Legacy Interfaces

March 27, 2026

Microsoft is continuing to expand dark mode support in Windows 11, including older system components, but has not provided a specific timeline.

Windows 11 Now Requires OneDrive For Editing Projects In Clipchamp

Microsoft Now Requires OneDrive For Editing Projects In Clipchamp On Windows 11

March 24, 2026

Microsoft has updated Clipchamp on Windows 11, now requiring users to sign in with a Microsoft account and save projects to OneDrive for creating and editing vi

Windows 11 Will Let Users Pause Updates Indefinitely

Microsoft Plans to Let Windows 11 Users Pause Updates Indefinitely

March 22, 2026

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will let users pause updates indefinitely, a level of control not available since Windows 8.

Microsoft Brings More to Windows 11 This Year

Windows 11 Update Brings Taskbar Changes, Lower Resource Use, and Less Copilot

March 21, 2026

Microsoft has confirmed plans to implement a series of updates to Windows 11 focused on system performance, reliability, and user experience.

Microsoft Fixes Bluetooth Visibility Bug on Windows 11 Enterprise Devices

March 18, 2026

Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch, KB5084897, to address a Bluetooth visibility issue on Windows 11 Enterprise devices enrolled in the hotpatch update

Samsung Windows 11 Bug Blocks Access to C: Drive on Some Laptops

March 17, 2026

Microsoft has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Connect app is responsible for a bug blocking C:\ drive access on Samsung laptops running Windows 11.

Microsoft Cancels Several Planned Copilot Integrations in Windows 11

March 16, 2026

Microsoft has abandoned plans to integrate Copilot into Windows 11 system interfaces, including notifications, Settings, and File Explorer, according to sources

Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Hotpatch to Fix Remote Code Execution Flaw

March 15, 2026

Microsoft has released an out-of-band hotpatch update, KB5084597, to fix three remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Se

Windows 7 Gets a Makeover in New 2026 Concept

Windows 7 Gets a Modern Makeover in New 2026 Concept

March 14, 2026

A new concept video has reimagined what Windows 7 might look like in 2026 if Microsoft had continued developing the operating system.

Windows 11 Pro Features Every Modern Worker Should Enable in 2026

March 10, 2026

Windows 11 Pro includes several built-in features that can make a work PC more secure, easier to manage, and better suited to hybrid work.

Windows 11 Reaches 72.78% Market Share as Windows 10 Declines

March 2, 2026

Windows 11 now runs on nearly three-quarters of Windows desktops worldwide, according to the latest StatCounter data.

Windows 11 Has 4 Powerful Features Most Users Never Turn On (But Should)

February 23, 2026

Microsoft includes several built-in Windows 11 features that improve usability and system management, but some of the most practical tools remain disabled by de

Microsoft Tests Ask Copilot Integration in Windows 11 Taskbar and File Explorer

February 20, 2026

Microsoft is testing deeper integration of its Copilot AI assistant in Windows 11, introducing a new "Ask Copilot" experience directly within the taskbar and Fi

Hackers Use Fake CAPTCHA To Infect Windows PCs

February 18, 2026

Hackers are using fake CAPTCHA verification pages to trick Windows users into running malicious PowerShell commands that install StealC Stealer software.