Windows 11
Microsoft to Expand Memory Integrity Protection to More Windows 11 PCs Starting in October
Microsoft says quality updates will begin automatically enabling its kernel-level Memory Integrity security feature on more eligible Windows 11 PCs, though devices where it has been manually disabled will keep their existing settings.
2 outletsHardwareAcer Unveils Ultralight Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16 Laptops Ahead of IFA
Acer has introduced two new thin-and-light Windows 11 laptops, the Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16, both built on Intel's Wildcat Lake platform, with the Swift Blade 14 drawing attention for weighing just 799 grams.
4 outletsHardwareMicrosoft Confirms Windows 11 Update KB5120998 Is Breaking Mouse Cursors and Wallpapers
Microsoft has acknowledged that its optional Windows 11 update KB5120998, released August 27, 2026, is causing cursor personalization settings to revert and, in some cases, wiping out custom wallpapers. The company says it is investigating, but the only current fix is to uninstall the update.
2 outletsHardwareWindows 11 26H2 Enters Release Preview as Microsoft Rolls Out Major Taskbar and Start Menu Customization
Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 version 26H2 to the Release Preview Channel while also releasing feature updates that bring expanded taskbar positioning, Start menu resizing, and search improvements to existing Windows 11 versions.
1 outletHardwareMicrosoft Says RGB Peripheral Drivers Are Behind Windows 11 Game Crashes
Microsoft has identified RGB lighting software as the cause of crashes, freezes, and blue screens affecting some games after a recent Windows 11 update, though a full fix is still pending.
2 outletsHardwareWindows 11's Built-In Weather App Found to Use Over 1GB of RAM, Far More Than macOS Equivalent
Multiple outlets report that the default MSN Weather app in Windows 11 consumes more than 1.2GB of RAM at idle and is filled with ads, using roughly five times more memory than Apple's ad-free macOS Weather app, according to testing originally conducted by Windows Latest.
4 outletsHardwareMacBook Neo Sparks Wave of Budget Windows Rivals and Color-Matched Accessories
Apple's MacBook Neo is reshaping the budget laptop market, prompting Windows makers like Acer to launch cheaper alternatives while accessory brands such as Satechi roll out color-matching add-ons to fix the Neo's port limitations.
2 outletsHardwareRAM Crisis Reshapes Hardware Market as Prices Hit 2007 Levels, Vendors Cut Configurations
A surge in AI-driven memory demand has pushed DRAM prices back to historical lows not seen in nearly two decades, prompting device makers to scale back RAM configurations and Microsoft to revise its Windows 11 guidance — even as reports surface of a company destroying dozens of functional MacBook Pro units.
2 outletsBusinessMicrosoft Details Windows 11 Memory Efficiency Push, but Reader Poll Shows Mixed Results
Microsoft's Windows chief says memory optimization for 8GB PCs is a top priority through the end of 2026, following up on March promises of a better Windows 11 experience. A TechPowerUp reader poll suggests many users have yet to notice improvement.
2 outletsHardwareMicrosoft Pledges to Optimize Windows 11 for 8GB RAM Amid Memory Shortage
As a global RAM shortage pushes manufacturers back toward 8GB configurations, Microsoft says it will reduce Windows 11's memory footprint to keep the OS usable on lower-memory systems.
2 outletsBusinessMicrosoft Denies Viral Claim That Windows 11 Secretly Spies on Users Every 15 Minutes
A viral social media post accused Microsoft of quietly adding a background service to Windows 11 that tracks users and reports data every 15 minutes. Microsoft says the service is a longstanding diagnostic tool, not new spyware, and that data is only sent if users opt in.
2 outletsBusinessMicrosoft Quietly Removes 32GB RAM Recommendation for Windows 11 Amid Memory Shortage
Microsoft has silently deleted support pages that recommended 32GB of RAM for an ideal Windows 11 experience, as RAM prices spike and the company shifts to promoting 8GB configurations instead.
3 outletsHardwareMacBook Neo's Value and RAM Efficiency Fuel Pressure on Windows PC Market, While Buyers Find Ways Around Its Price Hike
Analysts say Apple's MacBook Neo, praised for handling 8GB of RAM better than comparable Windows machines, is pushing Microsoft toward a more efficient Windows 11 and pressuring PC makers on pricing — even as the laptop's own price recently rose, though shoppers have found ways to still get it for less.
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