Windows 11 Insider Builds Add “Cloud Rebuild” Recovery and New Account UI (July 2026 Update)
Windows 11 Insider builds introduce Cloud Rebuild recovery and a refreshed account UI. Here’s what’s new in the July 2026 update.
Windows 11
The Windows 11 operating system introduces a variety of new features, design changes, and performance improvements aimed at enhancing user productivity, creativity, and ease of use over Windows 10.
XBOX Hits Reset: 3,200 Jobs Cut, 4 Studios Spun Out in Biggest Restructure Ever
Microsoft’s XBOX hits reset and is cutting 3,200 jobs and spinning out studios in a massive “reset” aimed at returning to growth by 2027.
Smarter Microsoft Teams Bot Protection Rolls Out To Keep Unwanted AI Out Of Your Meetings
New Microsoft Teams controls detect external bots, keep them in the lobby, and require organizer approval before they can join meetings.
Big Microsoft 365 Price Hike Kicks In Today: What It Really Means For Your Business
Microsoft 365 prices jump up to 43% today. Here’s how the new rates hit SMBs, enterprises, and frontline workers.
How to Join the New Windows Insider Program (and Switch Channels) on Windows 11
Learn how to join the new Windows Insider Program on Windows 11, pick the right channel, switch later, and share feedback with screenshots.
Windows 11’s New Improved Windows Insider Program Experience Rolls Out Gradually to Retail, Adds Taskbar Size Tweaks in Latest Builds
Microsoft brings the revamped Windows Insider Program experience to retail Windows 11 and adds a new Taskbar size setting in the latest preview builds.
Next Week on Xbox: Every Bizarre New Game Hitting June 29–July 3
From RV road trips to college football and cozy horror, here’s every new game coming Next Week on Xbox, June 29 to July 3, with quick links.
How to Enable XBOX Game Bar and Capture Epic Game Clips on Windows 11 (No Frustrating Setup Required)
Turn on Xbox Game Bar, record game clips, and find your captures on Windows 11 in a few simple steps.
Copilot on Windows: Seamless Install and Launch in Under 5 Minutes
Learn how to install, open, and start using Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 in just a few minutes.
Microsoft’s New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Bring Snapdragon X2 Power, OLED, and Big Battery Gains
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 bring big graphics gains, OLED, and all‑day battery for work and creators.
XBOX Free Play Days: Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2, and Blasphemous 2 Headline This Weekend’s Lineup
Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2, and Blasphemous 2 lead this weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days with discounts and carryover progress.
Computex 2026: Windows 11 PCs, RTX Spark, and Next‑Gen Silicon Aim to Power a Billion Users
Windows and its partners use Computex 2026 to launch AI PCs, RTX Spark laptops, handhelds, and new silicon for over a billion users.
XBOX Announces Next 100 Day Reset Plan as Game Pass Rebounds and Hardware Crisis Deepens
XBOX Reset reveals major reset plan, Game Pass growth returns, but hardware costs and strategy challenges raise big questions.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith says AI won’t kill jobs — if people stay in charge
Brad Smith outlines how AI will reshape jobs, why grads are right to worry, and how people and companies can stay in control.
Latest XBOX Insider Update Quietly Redesigns How You Find Friends, Manage Games, and Save Power
New XBOX Insider update adds mutual friends, deeper library customization, faster wishlists, and a greener energy‑saving mode for XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One.
How to Set Up a New Windows 11 PC (And Keep It Fast for Years)
Learn how to set up a new Windows 11 PC, secure it, remove bloat, and keep it fast and reliable for years.
10 Easy Steps to Use Microsoft Copilot in Word to Write 3x Faster (Without Losing Your Voice)
Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot in Word to draft, rewrite, and polish documents faster while keeping your own writing style.
XBOX Game Pass Wave 1 June 2026: Starseeker, Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, and More Arrive Soon
Xbox Game Pass adds Starseeker, Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, and more in June 2026. Full list of new and leaving games.
Microsoft Reveals Project Solara, 3 Big Ideas Behind Its Chip‑to‑Cloud Agent Platform
Microsoft’s Project Solara is a new chip‑to‑cloud platform for agent‑first devices, from badges to desk companions.
Microsoft Will Cripple Older Office for Mac Apps in July 2026, Forcing Painful Upgrades
From July 13, 2026, older Office for Mac apps go read‑only, blocking edits unless you upgrade macOS and Office.
How to Seamlessly Switch Users on Windows 11 (Every Method You Should Know)
Learn every way to switch users on Windows 11: Start menu, lock screen, shortcuts, Task Manager, and more.
Windows Platform Security for AI Agents: How Microsoft’s Powerful MXC Model Keeps Autonomous Agents In Check
Microsoft details powerful new Windows Platform Security for AI Agents features like MXC to keep AI agents safe, contained, and trustworthy at scale.
Microsoft MAI Unveils 7 Powerful New Models And A “Hill‑Climbing Machine” For Humanist Superintelligence
Microsoft MAI launches seven powerful new models plus Frontier Tuning, aiming at customized, efficient, and trustworthy Humanist Superintelligence.
Microsoft Scout Explained: The New Always-On Copilot Agent for Microsoft 365
Microsoft Scout is a powerful always-on Autopilot agent for Microsoft 365 that coordinates work, spots risks, and stays within your org’s controls.