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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. -
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that could significantly change how computers with unified memory operate. The goal is to let users decide for themselves how much system RAM to leave for Windows and applications, and how much to reserve in advance for graphics and AI tasks. -
The mandatory KB5121003 update landed on computers on August 11 and, from a security standpoint, looks exemplary: it closes more than four hundred vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw called LegacyHive that could let an attacker gain administrator rights. Microsoft specifically asked users not to delay installing it for more than three days. The problem is that along with the security holes, the patch also broke a number of games — and roughened up the display, the sign-in sound, and users' nerves along the way. -
A Windows 11 maintenance task may be behind a curious driver cleanup on gaming laptops: after prolonged Eco mode use, the system can remove the discrete GPU driver and fall back to Microsoft Basic Display Adapter. The issue was spotted on an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, where the NVIDIA driver was replaced after about 15 days in Eco mode. -
Microsoft is testing a notable overhaul of Windows 11's privacy system. Classic Win32 programs, which previously bypassed individual permissions in practice, may soon get their own toggles for mic, camera, and location access. On top of that, Windows will be able to alert you the first time an app tries to access such sensitive data. -
Microsoft is cooking up a major revamp for the Windows 11 context menu—you know, the one that pops up when you right-click. At long last, users might get the ability to pick and choose which commands appear in the main menu and bring back familiar functions from Windows 10. -
Microsoft has pushed out a major mandatory update for Windows 11 that doesn’t just close hundreds of vulnerabilities – it also gives everyday system features a noticeable polish. KB5121003 improves search, speeds up app launches, fixes a bunch of annoying glitches, and throws in a few long‑requested quality‑of‑life tweaks. -
New PCs could get pricier after Microsoft reportedly raised Windows OEM licensing costs for some manufacturers by 7% to 10%, with the increase said to have started in July. The higher fees apply to licenses for computers shipped with Windows preinstalled, adding pressure at a time when component prices are already climbing. -
Windows 11’s Weather app is gobbling up a gig of RAM — and Microsoft is scrambling to fix its own mess
Microsoft is once again staring down an issue that looks particularly awkward given the company’s recent chatter about speeding up Windows 11. The humble Weather app can, in some scenarios, eat up over 1 GB of RAM — and this doesn’t seem to be just a random bug. The program essentially runs as a browser wrapper, even as Microsoft slowly tries to migrate system components to a lighter, native WinUI framework. The result is a paradox: the company is simultaneously shedding legacy code while being forced to clean up the architectural mess it created for Windows 11 in the first place. -
Windows might know your computer by more than just your IP address or account login. The folks behind Windscribe have rolled out a free utility that blocks one of Windows’ lesser-known identifiers and scrubs its local traces. It won’t fully rid your system of telemetry, but it does let you decide whether Microsoft really needs a permanent ID for your device.
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