The enterprise standard and its evolution. Tracking Microsoft’s OS shifts, AI integration, and the struggle between legacy and future-tech.
Microsoft is adding a customizable menu bar for widgets and shortcuts to PowerToys. The feature is an optional add-on, allowing the company to focus core OS development on stability and rebuilding trust after recent quality issues.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed the milestone during the Q2 2026 earnings call, noting a 45% year-over-year increase. The OS hit this mark in 1,576 days — faster than the 1,706 days it took Windows 10 — driven largely by the end of Windows 10 support.
A new report confirms Microsoft provided encryption keys to law enforcement. This affects users who back up their recovery keys to the cloud. If your key is in your Microsoft account, it can be seized via a warrant. For true privacy, store keys offline only.
According to WindowsLatest, the recently released mandatory update KB5074109 for Windows 11 has introduced significant instability across various system functions. Users are reporting a wide range of bugs affecting daily workflows.
Nex Computer has introduced the NexPhone, a mid-range device capable of running Android, Windows 11, and Debian Linux natively. The device functions as a full PC when connected to an external display, similar to Samsung DeX.
