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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 26220.7961 for the Beta Channel, Build 26300.7965 for the Dev Channel, and Build 28020.1685 for the Canary Channel, all released on March 6, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

Mar 6, 202692 mins

MicrosoftWindowsWindows 11

Articles

After criticism, Microsoft promises big improvements for Windows 11

The company said it is now focused on improving system performance and the user experience for the operating system.

By Viktor Eriksson

Jan 30, 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsWindowsWindows 11

How to reduce Windows driver bloat

Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with outdated device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and simple techniques to remove obsolete or unused items in the Windows driver store.

By Ed Tittel

Jan 29, 2026 13 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindows 10Windows 11

Microsoft releases second out-of-band fix for Windows in a week

January’s Patch Tuesday updates caused several serious issues, calling Microsoft’s quality control into question.

By Maxwell Cooter

Jan 26, 2026 2 mins

Email ClientsMicrosoft OutlookWindows

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

The rise of AI tools and services has added a new twist to the decline and fall of standalone Windows PCs.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

Jan 22, 2026 6 mins

Desktop PCsDesktop VirtualizationWindows PCs

Improve communication in the workplace to grow your business

It’s no secret that poor communication is detrimental to your organization, but just how detrimental may come as a surprise.

By Microsoft

Apr 29, 2020 6 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

Microsoft rolls out emergency fix for Windows 11

Now it is possible to turn the computer off and on again.

By Mikael Markander

Jan 19, 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsSecurityWindows

For January, Patch Tuesday starts off with a bang

The latest update from Microsoft deals with 112 flaws, including eight the company rated critical — and three zero-day exploits. Ninety-five of the vulnerabilities affect Windows.

By Greg Lambert

Jan 16, 2026 12 mins

Endpoint ProtectionMicrosoftWindows Security

How to manually update Microsoft Defender

It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender.

By Ed Tittel

Dec 31, 2025 7 mins

MicrosoftWindows 10Windows 11

Using DISM to install Windows updates

If Windows Update can’t install a particular update (or isn’t working at all), Microsoft’s DISM command provides a simple way to get Windows 10 updates installed. It’s not so great for Windows 11 updates, however.

By Ed Tittel

Dec 29, 2025 11 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindows 10Windows 11

How to migrate to a new Windows PC

All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS.

By Preston Gralla and Galen Gruman

Dec 25, 2025 24 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindows 10Windows 11

Microsoft is not rewriting Windows in Rust

But an internal research project is looking at ways to automate the translation of millions of lines of code per month into other languages.

By Peter Sayer

Dec 24, 2025 3 mins

Operating SystemsWindows

Microsoft warns MSMQ may fail after update, breaking apps

A security update issued on December Patch Tuesday changes the MSMQ security model, causing failures in programs ranging from POS to fire alarms.

By Howard Solomon

Dec 17, 2025 5 mins

MicrosoftOperating SystemsWindows

Ho ho ho! December’s Patch Tuesday delivers three zero-days

It’s a holiday miracle with no critical Windows patches and an unusually low number of updates overall — but with three zero-days in the wild, patching can’t wait.

By Greg Lambert

Dec 12, 2025 8 mins

Endpoint ProtectionMicrosoftWindows Security