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Windows 11 26H2 update is now in Release Preview, and general rollout is right around the corner
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available to test in the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, which means general availability is imminent.

Remotely shutting down your PC is about to get a lot easier
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Hidden code hints that Link to Windows will soon let Android users remotely shut down or restart their PCs or put their PCs to sleep.

Microsoft says Windows 11 on Arm PCs is now a first-class platform for any workload
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 Windows on Arm is gaining in popularity as more OEMs and silicon partners jump in to support it. Developers are also paying more attention, with over 7,000 apps now supported on Arm.

Windows XP released to manufacturing 25 years ago, before a huge launch
By Ben Wilson Published
Windows Windows XP hit RTM 25 years ago, prepping the launch of Microsoft's most iconic OS, which became a bestseller with a lasting cultural impact.

Windows 11 version 26H2: Everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden Last updated
Windows 11 Microsoft is gearing up to ship the next version of Windows 11 this fall. Here's everything you need to know about this next release.

Windows 11 is testing manual unified memory controls for gaming and AI
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 A hidden feature in a recent Windows 11 Insider build lets you pick how much unified memory is reserved for graphics and AI.

The foundation of modern Windows arrived 31 years ago today
By Cale Hunt Published
Windows It's Windows 95's birthday, and I'm taking a look back at the major changes still evident today.

Podcast: Windows 11 just keeps getting better
By Zac Bowden Published
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac break down the new Windows 11 context menu upgrades, as well as recap all the improvements that have been confirmed to be coming to the OS this year.

Windows Wrap: Fixing Windows 11 isn't enough — Microsoft needs to fix its apps
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft is making real progress with Windows 11 updates, but a faster UI won't fix the overall experience if core apps like Teams and Outlook take forever to load.
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