Microsoft has started rolling out built-in Sysmon functionality to some Windows 11 systems enrolled in the Windows Insider ...

Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?

It had been a slow start to 2026 for the Windows Insider Program, but that changed today with the release of several new ...

The Windows Insider Program has evolved tremendously in the last 11 years. For enterprise customers, those changes have been a source of confusion. Recent key leadership shifts suggest more unwelcome ...

Overview Microsoft is embedding Sysmon directly into Windows 11, eliminating manual installation and deployment ...

Build 26300.7674 is the first public test of what's expected to become the major feature update for 2026. Unlike routine quality improvements, this new release is ...

Well, so much for that theory. If you have a PC enrolled in the Dev channel of the Windows Insider Program, you have a new build to install.

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over ...

If you're on Windows 11 25H2 or 24H2, you'll be getting Windows 11 26H2 later this year, likely around October 2026.

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

Notepad and Paint for Windows 11 are getting yet more updates, but Microsoft should really be focusing on other in-box applications right now.