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Microsoft has opened Windows 11 26H2 to eligible devices, including compatible Windows 10 PCs, and as of October 28, 2026, the update is also available through Windows Update on Windows 10 systems receiving extended support. The broad rollout began in late September, after Microsoft initially released the update gradually. -
Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has explained why the Windows 11 Task Manager can lag or freeze during periods of heavy CPU load. -
Windows 11 users on versions 25H2 and 26H2 are starting to get KB5127936, a gradually rolling update that brings a cloud-based reinstall option and more control over File Explorer's context menu. Microsoft released the update on October 28, 2026, but its features may not be available on every device yet. -
Hop for Windows, written with Claude Opus 5.5, lets you transfer files directly between computers over Wi-Fi — no cloud, no account, much like AirDrop. -
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build adds an Intel APX option for testers, giving developers an early look at a future processor feature. Insider Preview Build 29695.1001, released through the experimental Future Platforms channel, includes an APX setting; Intel developed the extension for x86-64 processors. The changes are aimed at compatible future chips, not existing CPUs. -
Microsoft released Windows 11 update KB5127648 on October 13 for versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2. The patch raises those builds to 26100.9711, 26200.9711, and 26300.9711, respectively, and resolves an AC-3 audio-decoding issue in the operating system's built-in Dolby Digital decoder. -
A recent update to Bing Wallpaper for Windows 11 makes desktop clicks open Bing.com once every 24 hours, according to Windows Latest. The behavior affects empty areas of the desktop rather than icons or menus, and it still occurs even if Google Chrome is set as the default browser. -
A PlayStation 5 was pushed through an unusual software chain when Windows 11 booted on the console and, from inside that environment, a PS5 emulator launched Hollow Knight. -
Microsoft says the latest Windows 11 tweaks are already rolling out broadly, with the biggest gains coming on systems with 8 GB of memory or less. The company says the updates were developed with the Windows Insider community and are still set to receive more improvements. -
PC Games Hardware tested Windows 11 26H2 by launching Explorer, Calculator, Notepad, and Paint ten times each from the taskbar, recording the launches at 120 frames per second. Across the four apps, the results were mixed rather than uniformly better on 26H2. -
Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out now, but the update is mostly a delivery vehicle for features already shipped in earlier releases rather than a bundle of new consumer tools. On eligible PCs, it installs as a small enablement package and requires only a restart. -
Windows 11 users who install KB5124010 are getting a preview update that changes the setup experience, but some players are also reporting game crashes soon after. The optional release, published on September 22, 2026, removes PC-to-PC Migration during initial setup and has been linked by users to Battlefield 6 and other online titles closing shortly after launch. -
Some Windows 11 users on 24H2 and 25H2 are seeing File History stop working after installing KB5124008, with backups failing to start or refresh even though the feature is still enabled. Microsoft confirmed the issue and said a fix is not ready yet. -
Microsoft confirmed that the September 8, 2026 security update KB5124008 is linked to a wider set of audio failures on Windows 11, including devices that stop producing sound or trigger Device Manager error code 10. The issue is already listed on Microsoft's known-issues page for Windows 11. -
Windows 11's setup screen now offers a simpler path to a local account: Windows Latest says users only need to click the small "More" link on the sign-in page instead of using Command Prompt, editing the registry, turning off Wi-Fi, or other workarounds. -
Microsoft unveils Project Zenith — a stripped-down, minimalist Windows 11 interface with an AI focus
Microsoft showed off Project Zenith at IFA alongside AMD: it's an experimental Windows 11 configuration aimed at developers, built for on-device AI models and seriously beefy hardware. The company is clearly leaning into a more focused, distraction-free PC environment rather than a one-size-fits-all consumer OS — one with fewer visual clutter and more room for code and AI. -
Microsoft announced a staged Windows 11 security rollout that will automatically enable Memory Integrity on compatible PCs starting in October 2026. The first update with the change will arrive on Patch Tuesday, October 13, and Microsoft says it will apply only to systems that meet its requirements. -
Microsoft released the Windows 11 preview update KB5120998 on August 27, and the company is already tracking reports that mouse customization settings are being lost after installation. The patch raises the build number to 26100.9278 on 24H2 and 26200.9278 on 25H2. -
Microsoft has rolled out a major PowerToys update, adding several features that make everyday Windows tasks noticeably smoother. Version 0.101 introduces Window Hopper for fast switching between windows of the same app, Advanced Paste now works with local AI models—no cloud required—and PowerDisplay gets a handy way to manage brightness across multiple monitors at once. -
Windows 11 has a built-in way to free up gigabytes of disk space — and it's been right under our noses for years
A handy feature in Windows 11 lets you clear several gigabytes on your system drive without deleting a single file or installing third-party software. Compact OS compresses system components, but that extra free space comes at the cost of a slight CPU performance trade-off.
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