This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.

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.

If you have a PC enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, you may have a new Windows 11 pre-release update to install.

Microsoft is gearing up for big PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH changes in 2026, but security will come before flashy new features.

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.

Encountering the frustrating Microsoft Teams "License Error" 0x80048504? 😩 This error pops up when Teams can't validate your license, halting sign-ins, meetings ...

Windows 11 February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, security fixes, and major bug fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.

When Microsoft patched a vulnerability last summer that allowed threat actors to use Windows’ shortcut (.lnk) files in ...

Struggling with network printing between Windows 10 and Windows 11? Discover proven steps to resolve connectivity issues, share printers effortlessly, and restore smooth workflows. Expert tips for ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Ends Your email has been sent If your older PC is suddenly feeling unloved by Microsoft, you’re not alone ...

We are trying to renew a legacy system on an industrial computer board. The software we write in ancient MFC still has some UI bugs when running on Win 11, so we're trying to install a new Windows 10 ...