Faster Windows Search: New WinUI 3 Update & Features
Microsoft is rebuilding Windows Search with WinUI 3 to deliver faster results, inline system actions, and lower RAM usage. Here is what changed and how Insiders can test it today.
Juniya Sankara
Juniya Sankara is a veteran web developer, systems administrator, and technology researcher with over 15 years of experience configuring Microsoft Windows and open-source Linux environments.
When he isn't analyzing operating system performance or tracking security vulnerabilities in his personal hardware lab, he writes deep-dive technical tutorials for ChromeGeek, WindowsMode, and UbuntuFree.
Windows Hybrid Intelligence: MXC, Local AI, and New PCs
Microsoft is bringing hybrid intelligence to Windows 11, combining local AI processing with cloud models using runtime container sandboxing, smaller local language models, and new RTX Spark PC hardware.
Microsoft Execution Containers: Using Policies to Isolate AI Agents
Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) provide policy-driven isolation for AI agents. Learn how developers and IT admins use JSON rules, Learning mode, and session isolation to run agents safely on Windows 11.
Windows 11 Build Updates: New Search and Battery Widget (October 7th 2026)
Microsoft released new Windows 11 preview builds featuring a WinUI 3-powered Windows Search with inline settings toggles and a unified Battery Status widget for PCs and peripherals.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds: October 2026 Update
Microsoft released fresh Windows 11 Insider Preview builds for the Beta and Experimental channels, delivering bug fixes, UI adjustments, and privacy controls ahead of the October 7 live showcase.
Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 (Gen 2): Price & Features
Qualcomm’s second-generation silicon brings significant efficiency gains to Microsoft’s portable lineup. Here is what to expect from the fanless Surface Pro, the long-lasting Surface Laptop, and the redesigned haptic mouse.
Windows 11 Preview Update: New Accessibility and Cloud Rebuild Features
icrosoft has rolled out new Windows 11 test builds featuring a persistent mouse pointer locator, a glare-reducing Magnifier contrast toggle, and remote drive sanitization for system recovery.
IFA 2026: The Best New Windows PCs and Local AI Tools
IFA 2026 brought a wave of new Windows PCs. From the eco-friendly Acer Vero 16 to powerful local AI tools for developers, see what is coming this fall.
How Windows 365 Improves the Developer Experience
Microsoft is transitioning developer setups from Dev Box to Windows 365 Cloud PCs, featuring pre-installed coding tools, built-in security, and quick onboarding.
Windows 11 Preview Builds 26100.9539 and 26200.9539
Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 builds 26100.9539 and 26200.9539 with safer File Explorer previews, Emoji 17.0 characters, and Copilot key remapping.
Microsoft Family Safety Updates: Faster Approvals & Fixes
Microsoft is rolling out essential updates to Family Safety, delivering faster parental approvals, complete app activity reports, and accurate wallet balances.
New builds announced for 8 September 2026
Key Points Windows 11 build 26340 now available in the Experimental channel. New Cross-device resume options let you open links in the default browser or install...
Microsoft Project Zenith: Ready-to-Code Windows 11 Explained
Project Zenith is a new hardware and software bundle that delivers Windows 11 fully tuned for programming out of the box. Here is a look at the default tools, hardware specs, and who this machine is actually for
Big Walk for PC: Download, Requirements & Setup Guide
Big Walk is a cooperative adventure for two to twelve players where voice chat only reaches the people standing near you. In our guide, we cover system requirements, how to install it, crossplay, cloud streaming on Boosteroid, and tips for your first session.
Windows 11 version 26H2 now available in the Release Preview Channel
Windows 11 version 26H2 is now live in the Release Preview Channel. Delivered as a fast enablement package, it turns on new taskbar actions, settings backup, and File Explorer upgrades for managed devices.
