Windows 11 is getting a faster and more dependable experience, with Microsoft focusing on everyday use in the latest update. This matters if you are planning rollouts, as user facing changes to how people get things done can drive support tickets if you do not prep comms and training. Microsoft is also pushing a new …
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Windows 11 Insider Preview builds in the Beta and Experimental channels picked up new features on 7 October, following the recent Windows and Surface event, with Microsoft asking testers to focus on fresh AI and experience changes in these builds. If you run a test ring, plan time to check app compatibility and policy behaviour …
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Microsoft has released the Windows 11 2026 Update, also known as version 26H2, built on the same servicing foundation as recent Windows 11 releases. This matters because it should feel like a regular Windows 11 feature update, not a full rebuild, so you can plan rollout using the same tools and cadence you already know. …
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Microsoft has published its latest Beyond the Build round up from the Windows Insider team, covering what is happening across Windows and Devices. This is a good single place for IT to track early Windows changes that may hit production later, and to plan any lab testing. New Windows 11 Insider Preview builds have been …
Microsoft has announced Microsoft 365 G7, which brings AI, Copilot, agent governance, security, and compliance together for government agencies. It matters if you work with public sector clients, as this hints at where Microsoft will focus security and AI controls for regulated work. Microsoft is also promoting ESPC 2026 in Amsterdam, a community event on …
Microsoft has announced that ESPC 2026 will be held in Amsterdam, with a focus on Microsoft 365, Copilot, agents, and AI. This signals where Microsoft is putting its energy, so if you rely on Microsoft 365 it is worth planning skills and training around Copilot and AI driven workflows. Microsoft has also detailed how to …
Microsoft is pushing Windows 365 harder for dev work, with new options to build on a Cloud PC and keep local and cloud environments in sync in Build anywhere, stay in flow. If your devs are always waiting on new laptops or fighting config drift, this is a sign to review whether a standard Cloud …
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Microsoft has pushed fresh Windows 11 Insider Preview builds into the Beta, Experimental, and Release Preview channels as of 11 September 2026. If you run test rings in your estate, plan time to review the release notes and check for anything that might affect your standard image or core apps. Alongside that, new Release Preview …
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Microsoft has shipped new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to the Beta and Experimental channels, with full notes now live for testers in the Windows Insider programme. If you run pilot rings, this is a cue to scan the notes for anything that might affect your hardware mix or key apps before these changes move …
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Microsoft has announced Project Zenith, a ready to code Windows experience aimed at developer class devices. This matters if you run dev teams on Windows, because it signals more focus on tuned hardware and software combos that you may want to standardise on when details firm up. Microsoft has also opened the call for Interop …
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