Meet Windows 11 26H1: Microsoft’s Most Selective Update Yet

Microsoft breaks its Windows update cycle with 26H1, a targeted release built for Snapdragon X2 devices and next-gen ...
InfoQ

Java 26 Delivers Language Innovation, Library Improvements, Performance and Security

Oracle has released version 26 of the Java programming language and virtual machine. As the first non-LTS release since JDK ...

Microsoft 365 network connectivity test tool fails

If Microsoft 365 network connectivity test tool fails, whitelist required URLs and IP ranges on Firewall/Proxy, bypass the ...

Your motherboard BIOS is probably outdated. Here’s how to fix it

Windows Update can update drivers, sure, but BIOS/UEFI updates are another beast entirely. They patch critical security gaps and need to be checked manually.
PCQuest

Minecraft 26.1 Pre-Release 1 Is Low-Key a Big Deal for Java Players

Minecraft 26.1 Pre-Release 1 brings /time rate, creator tools, rendering tweaks, and bug fixes that point to a smoother Tiny Takeover launch.
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
GameSpot

The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Use An Upgraded Version Of Starfield And Skyrim's Game Engine

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Bethesda's Todd Howard has reaffirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 will use Creation Engine 3, the latest version of the game engine that has powered most ...