13 Windows 11 updates from early May 2026 and their impact on the OS

Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.
PC World

Windows 11 26H1 preview build gets missing features from 25H2

PCWorld reports that Windows 11 26H1 is now available in the Canary channel, serving as a technical foundation for new hardware like Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 and Nvidia N1 processors rather than a ...

Windows 12 at Build 2026: What to expect

There is no official indication of a Windows 12 announcement at Build 2026. Microsoft has positioned this event explicitly ...
PCMag on MSN

Become an insider: How to check out early versions of Windows 11

Want to peek at the latest preview edition of Windows 11? Microsoft just simplified its Windows Insider Program, making it ...

Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy

On Friday, Microsoft announced major changes to its upcoming Recall feature after overwhelming criticism from security researchers, the press, and its users. Microsoft is turning Recall off by default ...
Windows Report

New Windows 11 Release Preview Build Fixes App Launch Issues, Broken Notifications & Muted Audio

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Builds 26100.8521 and 26200.8521 fixing audio mute and WPN issues after KB5089573 ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Version 26H1

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Build 28000 introduces version 26H1, focused on next-gen ARM chip support and the new Bromine base, with no new features added. Microsoft recently released Windows 11 Insider ...