Microsoft has released an emergency fix for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused some computers to freeze or fail during the shutdown and restart process.
Recent Windows 11 preview builds contain hidden clues suggesting that Microsoft plans to integrate Copilot AI directly into File Explorer. This could include a dedicated "Chat with Copilot" button and a sidebar within desktop folders, allowing the AI to summarize documents and suggest file edits directly within the file management interface.
New usage figures show Windows 10 remains deeply embedded across consumer and business systems, with Windows 11 failing to trigger the rapid transition many expected after support deadlines passed.
Microsoft is aware of a bug causing the File Explorer in Windows 11 to flash white when users open or close folders. The issue has been reported widely across recent versions, including the latest Windows Insider builds, and the company is working on fixes to address the visual glitch.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build introduces an opt-in feature called ‘Ask Copilot,’ integrating AI assistance directly into the taskbar search box. The feature aims to blend AI interaction with traditional search while maintaining privacy safeguards and giving users the choice to enable or ignore it.
NHS trusts are struggling to finish their Windows 11 upgrades because several medical device suppliers have not made their hardware compatible. This leaves essential systems running unsupported software and exposes hospitals to significant cyber risk.
Reports suggest Microsoft may release two big Windows 11 updates in 2026. The first, expected early in the year, could be exclusive to new Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops, with a wider rollout later under version 26H2.
Microsoft is testing File Explorer improvements and new taskbar flyout customization options in Windows 11 preview builds, bringing a more consistent dark mode and faster performance for everyday users.
