Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H2 with major fixes and Copilot changes

Build 26300.7674 is the first public test of what's expected to become the major feature update for 2026. Unlike routine quality improvements, this new release is ...

The Windows 11 February patch is a big one - here's what PC users are getting

Microsoft's February 2026 update delivers an expanded Cross Device Resume, improved voice tools, and QOL fixes.
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This open-source Windows alternative finally gets a much-awaited speed boost

Faster networking is finally here ...
CNET

You Can Still Get Free Security Updates For Your Windows 10 PC

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...
ZDNet

How AI and Rust are rewriting Linux and Windows programming

Microsoft and Linux are adding AI and Rust to their pipelines. Microsoft is leaning much harder into AI development than Linux. Both are expanding Rust, but neither OS will be fully Rust soon.
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What Windows actually loses when deleting Program Files

ThioJoe explains what really happens when you delete the Program Files folder. Bipartisan Revolt Delivers Major Blow as Epstein Bill Hits 218 Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades ...
CNBC

Microsoft will test a Copilot AI feature that performs work on local files in Windows 11

Microsoft will bring its Copilot Actions feature that can perform certain tasks to its Windows 11 operating system, enabling work with locally stored files. It's coming first to people in the Windows ...
Ars Technica

Windows 10 support “ends” today, but it’s just the first of many deaths

Today is the official end-of-support date for Microsoft’s Windows 10. That doesn’t mean these PCs will suddenly stop working, but if you don’t take action, it does mean your PC has received its last ...
Windows Central

Microsoft outlines free Windows 10 ESU requirements in Europe

Windows 10's extended support updates (ESU) program is now totally free in the European Economic Area, and Microsoft has revised the requirements for access to continued security updates throughout ...
PC World

Don’t trash your Windows 10 PC yet! Microsoft might offer a trade-in value

Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 officially ends on October 14th, 2025, although there are ways to use Windows 10 a little while longer. With extended security updates (ESU), you can receive a year ...
Mashable

You can stay on Windows 10 for another year for free — if you act by Oct. 14

It’s no secret that Microsoft is ending official support for Windows 10 in October. The tech giant has been chomping at the bit to get users to upgrade to Windows 11, and even allows Windows 10 users ...
Computerworld

Half of PCs still run Windows 10 despite looming end of support, PC makers say

Dell and HP executives said the PC upgrade cycle to Windows 11 will continue through 2026. Meanwhile, AI PCs shipments are ramping up, and PC prices are rising across the board. Windows 10 support ...