Microsoft’s Legendary Comms Chief Frank Shaw Is Leaving After 29 Remarkable Years
Microsoft chief communications officer Frank Shaw is leaving at the end of 2026 after 17 years in the role. Here’s what it means.
Patch Tuesday
Patch Tuesday, also known as Update Tuesday, is a term used to describe the day on which Microsoft regularly releases security patches for its software products, including the Windows operating system. This event occurs on the second Tuesday of each month.
Windows 11 quality push: Fewer update headaches, calmer widgets, and faster performance for Insiders
Microsoft details a major Windows 11 quality push for Insiders, with fewer update disruptions, calmer widgets, and early performance gains.
Windows Insider Shake-Up: New Experimental & Beta Channels, Plus a Smarter Windows Update Experience in 2026
In a big Windows Insider shakeup, Microsoft rolls out new Experimental/Beta channels and major Windows Update controls to cut reboots and give Insiders more control.
Metro 2039 World Premiere: New Voiced Protagonist, Darkest Metro Story Yet, and a Ukraine War‑Shaped Vision
Metro 2039’s world premiere reveals The Stranger, a fascist-ruled Metro, and a war-shaped story built on 4A’s stunning custom engine.
The Windows 11 April 2026 Update Is Breaking PCs for Some Users—Should You Pause Updates?
Some users report crashes and slowdowns after the Windows 11 April 2026 update. Here’s what’s going wrong and how to stay safe.
Microsoft’s Huge April 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 160+ Flaws and a SharePoint Zero‑Day
Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 160+ flaws, including a SharePoint zero‑day and Defender bug. Here’s what IT should patch first.
Big Microsoft 365 Copilot Changes Land Today: New Names and Chat Limits for Unlicensed Users
Microsoft is renaming Microsoft 365 Copilot tiers and restricting Copilot Chat for unlicensed users starting April 15. Here’s what admins need to know.
Microsoft Launches Better SQL Migration Assistant and Reddit‑Driven UX Fixes in Fabric Preview
Microsoft adds a SQL Migration Assistant and Reddit‑inspired UX fixes to Fabric Preview to modernize legacy SQL and improve usability.
How to Easily Update PowerShell on Windows 11 (All Methods: winget, Store, MSI, and Troubleshooting Help Too)
Learn every way to update PowerShell on Windows 11, including winget commands, Microsoft Store, MSI installers from GitHub, and Windows Update, plus tips for verifying your version.
GDC 2026: Windows 11 Supercharges PC Game Developers with Xbox Mode, Faster Load Times, and Next-Gen DirectX Tools
Microsoft brings Xbox mode, faster load times, ML-ready DirectX, and powerful new tools to Windows 11 PC game developers at GDC 2026.
GDC 2026: Microsoft Reveals More Details on the Next-Gen Xbox “Project Helix,” Promises Major Ray Tracing Leap and Windows 11 Xbox Mode
Microsoft reveals Project Helix, its next‑gen Xbox console with AMD tech, major ray tracing upgrades, and a new Xbox mode for Windows.
Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday Recap: 79+ Fixes, Two Zero‑Days, and Big Windows 11 Improvements
Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 79+ flaws, two zero‑days, and ships KB5079473 with new Windows 11 features and security updates.
How to Use the New Windows 11 Taskbar Internet Speed Test Available Now in the March 2026 Update
Learn how to run Windows 11’s new taskbar Internet speed test after the March 2026 update, what it actually does, and why it’s just a shortcut to Bing.
New Windows 11 KB5079473 & KB5078883 Cumulative Updates Land on March 2026 Patch Tuesday, Bringing 9 Practical and Actually Useful Upgrades
Microsoft’s March 10, 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 delivers KB5079473 & KB5078883 Cumulative Updates coming with nine new features, security fixes, and quality-of-life improvements for everyday users.
Microsoft Reveals Powerful Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 3 With New Agents, Agent 365, and E7 Frontier Suite
Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 3 with agents, Agent 365, and the new Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite for AI at enterprise scale.
Microsoft Announces Copilot Cowork: 4 Powerful Ways of Turning AI Chat into Getting Real Work Done
Microsoft unveils Copilot Cowork, an AI-powered assistant that takes action across Microsoft 365, going beyond chat to get real work done.
Xbox at GDC 2026: Microsoft’s Big Push to Help Devs Build What’s Next on Xbox and PC
Xbox at GDC 2026 with its first Xbox Dev Summit, new tools, and 30+ sessions to help developers build the future of Xbox.
New (and Old) Games Dropping This Week on Xbox: March 8-14, 2026 – Fatal Frame, Monster Hunter, WWE 2K26 & More!
Hey Xbox fans, it’s that time again—your weekly roundup of all the fresh games hitting this week on Xbox, from March 8 to 14, 2026! Straight from Microsoft’s Next Week on Xbox posts, this packed lineup mixes blockbuster RPGs, spine-chilling horrors, wrestling epics, and cozy indies perfect for every gamer. Whether you’re diving into Game Pass day-ones or grabbing new …
Next Week on Xbox (March 9 to 13): Horror, Sports, RPG Epics, and Cozy Puzzlers Land on Series X|S
Fatal Frame II Remake, Monster Hunter Stories 3, WWE 2K26, MLB The Show 26, and more hit next week on Xbox Series X|S from March 9–13.
The Big Windows 11 March 2026 Update Is Basically Locked In – Here’s What’s Coming On Patch Tuesday
The Big Windows 11 March 10, 2026 Patch Tuesday will finalize KB5077241 with a taskbar speed test, new emojis, File Explorer upgrades, and more.
Windows 11 KB5077241 Delivers Powerful Built‑In Taskbar Speed Test, Native Sysmon, and Faster Wake‑From‑Sleep
Windows 11 KB5077241 adds a taskbar speed test, native Sysmon, BitLocker improvements, and performance fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.
Windows 11 KB5077239: What’s New in the February 24, 2026 Preview Update
Windows 11 KB5077239 (OS Build 28000.1643) rolls out as a February 24, 2026 preview update. Here’s what’s new and fixed.
EA Sports College Football 26 Joins EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With Big Supercharge Rewards
EA Sports College Football 26 hits EA Play Feb. 19 with unlimited access, a 91–93 OVR Supercharge Pack, and fresh February EA Play rewards.
Windows 11 KB5077181 Is Causing Frustrating Boot Loops, But Microsoft Is Rolling Out Critical Fixes
Windows 11 KB5077181 update is triggering black screens and boot loops on some PCs, and Microsoft is now rolling out fixes and guidance.