Windows 11 Insiders can now begin testing early foundational builds that are expected to work towards the next platform release, which is likely to debut in 2027 with version 27H2.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 builds 26100.7918 (version 24H2) and 26200.7918 (version 25H2) to the Release Preview Channel via cumulative update KB5077241 on February 17, 2026. The update introduces native Sysmon integration, a built-in taskbar network speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Windows Pro, Emoji 16.0, pan/tilt camera controls, and a range of app and system improvements. Features are delivered via two rollout types: gradual (phased, device-by-device) and normal (broad release to all eligible devices simultaneously).

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On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

Microsoft has published its planned team investments for PowerShell 7.7, Windows OpenSSH, and Desired State Configuration (DSC) v3.2. The roadmap for PowerShell 7.7 includes relocating PSUserContentPath, non-profile-based module loading, Bash-style aliases, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. For Windows OpenSSH, the primary addition under evaluation is support for Entra ID authentication. Desired State Configuration (DSC) v3.2 will include a new Python adapter to enable the creation of DSC resources on Linux.

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Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Microsoft released KB5077868 on February 16, 2026, to resolve a TrustedInstaller deadlock bug that causes Windows 11, version 26H1, to hang during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). The fix is delivered automatically as an OOBE update when the device has an active internet connection at first boot. No restart is required after applying the update, and Microsoft reports no known issues with KB5077868.

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Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

Ex‑Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer reimagines Task Manager with a synthwave‑inspired AI dashboard, showing what it could look like today.

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.

Windows 11 update KB5077181 fails with error 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, and more, while some users report Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and graphics issues.

The Windows January 2026 security update introduces security hardening that restricts applications from autofilling credentials in Windows authentication dialogs, affecting remote support tools, automated authentication workflows, and screen-sharing applications. This change addresses CVE-2026-20804, a Windows Hello vulnerability that allows biometric injection attacks.

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Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.

Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.

Microsoft released service update 2601 for Intune. The update introduces Endpoint Privilege Management support for Azure Virtual Desktop, brings admin tasks to general availability, and adds Lenovo Device Orchestration integration. Key configuration updates include new Windows settings catalog policies for Microsoft Edge version 143 and Google Chrome version 141, expanded Android Enterprise management mode filtering, and Zimperium Mobile Threat Defense certificate inventory integration for iOS devices.

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Il y a quelques temps, Microsoft a déployé une nouvelle fonctionnalité qui permet de transformer n’importe quel appareil sous Windows 11 en console de jeu, grâce à une nouvelle interface immersive, pensée de A à Z pour la navigation à la manette, avec des performances optimisées pour le jeu : l’expérience plein écran Xbox (Full … Lire la suite

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DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol that encrypts Domain Name System (DNS) queries and transmits them over HTTPS. This security enhancement prevents eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS traffic, addressing fundamental vulnerabilities in traditional DNS infrastructure that operates in plaintext. The DoH architecture consists of two components: the client, which initiates encrypted DNS queries, and the resolver (or server), which processes them. Windows has supported DoH on the client side since Windows 11. While Windows 10 includes the underlying client support in later builds (Insider Preview 19628 and later), it does not expose this functionality in the Settings app and requires manual Registry configuration, making it effectively unsupported for most users.

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Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.

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