Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H1 as it retools the OS for next-gen chips

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test build is not about eye-catching features, it's about engineering. With the release of ...

Windows 11 26H1 pulls in features from 25H2, but you won’t get it just yet

The Windows 11 26H1 preview isn't a flashy update, but it plays a vital role by consolidating delayed features and preparing ...
PCMag

Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What You Gain From Upgrading (and What You Don't)

To upgrade an existing Windows 10 PC that meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, it doesn't cost anything. That's ...

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

If you're an Insider, you can test the new features of the next version of Windows 11. Here's what's new and what to expect.

Windows 11 KB5074109 & KB5073455 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5074109 and KB5073455 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

Which streaming services offer free trials in 2026?

Though Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial directly (as of Jan. 15, 2026), a free trial of Walmart+ will unlock a free ...
ZDNet

10 free Windows apps that improved my productivity (and I'd easily pay money for)

If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.
Morningstar

Hisense Joins HEVC Advance Patent Pool

Access Advance LLC, the global leader in video codec patent pool licensing, today announced that Hisense Group Holdings Co., Ltd. has joined the HEVC Advance Patent Pool as a Licensee. Hisense joins ...