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Microsoft says one bad driver can crash all of Windows, and Intel’s Windows 11 26H2-ready GPU drivers are next to get the fix. The issue affects Windows PCs that rely on Intel graphics drivers. Microsoft is also updating its driver quality checks, so users should keep Windows Update and Intel’s driver updates installed when they become available.

Microsoft has paused the Copilot entry on the Windows 11 taskbar. The change affects people who use the Search box, which had been turned into an Ask Copilot shortcut. Microsoft says it is doing this to incorporate feedback. Windows 11 users who saw the Copilot button in Search should no longer see it while the company works on the change.

Microsoft’s Windows App can now connect directly to remote PCs, closing a major gap left by the move away from Remote Desktop. The change affects Windows users who rely on remote access, especially people connecting to work PCs or home machines. If you use the app, you can now try the direct connection feature instead of relying on the older Remote Desktop path.