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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.
Latest Statcounter findings indicate that, aside from in the Americas, there’s close to a 50-50 split with Windows 11.
Windows 11 gathers more information than some people would like. Here are steps you can take to keep that information private.
Hardware and software compatibility issues hamper adoption.
Apple continues to be one of the big beneficiaries of the end of support for Windows 10, recent analysis shows.
Though much of the current hype around ‘AI PCs’ is marketing, building blocks are being put in place that could make future computers much more powerful and useful.
If I were a Windows user, I'd think about making a switch.
…And I feel fine — because I use Linux desktop. But now that support has ended for the aging but still popular version of Windows, it’s time to make some tough decisions.
A critical October patch has disrupted many development environments in Windows 11, forcing companies to roll back updates and causing them to question Microsoft’s QA process.
Copilot Actions can complete tasks autonomously on behalf of Windows users, with Microsoft promising security and privacy controls to prevent unwanted actions.
It’s the end of the road for routine support for the aging operating system, but businesses can continue to pay for security updates for the next three years.
Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more.
Microsoft's app gatekeeping feature aims to make PCs safer, but…
In today's 2-Minute Tech Briefing, a Windows 11 update broke localhost functionality, disrupting developer workflows just as Windows 10 support ended. Nvidia’s long-awaited DGX Spark “personal AI supercomputer” finally launched but sold out immediately due to massive demand. Meanwhile, F5 Networks confirmed a breach of BIG-IP source code, prompting urgent patch directives from U.S. cybersecurity officials.