Windows news you can use: June... Note

Windows news you can use: June 2026

Windows 11 version 26H2 is available for early testing and shares a servicing branch with previous versions for easy updates. Microsoft announced significant Windows 365 updates, including ready-to-code Cloud PCs and AI agent support. Point-in-time restore for Windows 11 is now generally available, allowing quick device recovery. An optimized Teams experience for Remote App scenarios in Windows 365 enhances performance and reliability. Windows Ready Print is now the preferred printing method, simplifying setup with protocols like IPP. Auto-updates for managed applications in Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management are now available. New guidance is provided for managing Secure Boot certificates on Linux on Azure virtual machines. IAKerb and LocalKDC capabilities are expanding Kerberos authentication, reducing NTLM dependency. Context-based redirections for Windows 365 are in public preview for granular control. Kerberos RC4 hardening enters its final deployment phase with the July 2026 security update. Windows introduced new security foundations for AI agents at Build 2026. Windows 365 for Agents is generally available, enabling AI agents to execute multi-step workflows. DoH support for Windows DNS Server is now generally available on Windows Server 2025. Hotpatch update support for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition is extended through October 2027. Shared Audio allows multiple users to listen to the same audio on a single Windows 11 PC. Windows Hello is now the default sign-in method when available. Windows Search now prioritizes files with as few as two characters for faster discovery. Battery life is improved by addressing apps that kept the sensor hub powered. A quieter Widgets experience with reduced interruptions is rolling out. Full-screen color overlay and improved Magnifier controls enhance accessibility.