Windows 11 26H1 is real but not for your PC. We went hands-on to find the subtle changes, and we'll tell you why you don't need it.
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Microsoft's Windows 11 26H1 update isn't coming to your current PC
You'll need an Arm-based PC with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 chip or Nvidia's rumored N1 chip.
Windows 11 February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, security fixes, and major bug fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.
Windows 11, version 26H1 will arrive exclusively on ARM-based hardware in early 2026 and is not being offered as an in-place update for existing installations, Microsoft said Tuesday.
Windows 11 26H1 for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processor and Windows on Arm, and Windows 11 26H2 for everyone else. And ...
Microsoft promises better performance, but you'll need a PC with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2.
Microsoft has confirmed that only devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Series processors will receive 26H1. Existing PCs running Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 will not be eligible for this release.
Attackers have not waited for Exploit Wednesday; the Microsoft Windows zero-day attacks have already started. Here’s what you need to know and do.
Microsoft's latest December 2025 updates are a mixed bag for Windows users. On one hand, the company has confirmed that the AppX Deployment Service (Appxsvc) will now default to an "Automatic" startup ...
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