Windows 11 26H2 expected to arrive on October 6, 2026
Microsoft is on track to release Windows 11 26H2 on October 6, 2026. This date lines up with the company's usual update schedule.
Windows 11 5 stories
Rather than treating Windows 11 as a product label alone, this section follows the mechanisms, configuration, and real-world behavior that matter to users. Articles may examine operating system, Windows desktop environment, Windows system settings, and device drivers, but always in service of practical questions about configuration, compatibility, operation, and troubleshooting. The result is a durable reference for understanding the technology, checking compatibility, and recognizing when a narrower problem tag is the better place to continue.
Windows 11 thumbnail cache exposes deleted photo traces
Windows 11 does not keep thumbnails of every deleted photo but cached previews can survive file deletion and be recovered with free tools. Here is where they live, how to clear them, and what Microsoft recommends.
First Time Gaming PC Builders Face Critical Mistakes That Kill New Rigs
A single missed cable or standoff can doom a $1000 gaming PC before it ever boots. Here is how first-timers can build a flawless system in 2026 and dodge the most expensive rookie errors.
Microsoft Word bug hides exported PDFs in secret Windows folders
A confirmed Microsoft Word bug is causing exported PDFs to disappear from network drives, landing instead in hidden Windows cache folders under random filenames.
Control Your PC from Your Phone: The Best Remote Access Tools
Turn your smartphone into a remote for your Windows PC. These apps let you control, click, or grab files-no tech skills needed.