Microsoft has issued its first Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 11 in 2026, and this round includes some important fixes for battery life and networking.

Windows 11 had a rough 2025. We tracked the top 20 Windows 11 issues reported by Windows Latest, from failed updates to broken features.

Microsoft used to release new Windows 11 versions in the second half of each year, but in 2026, we are getting the first "H1" release, and it is coming as soon as this Spring.

Microsoft is preparing to ship a new version of Windows 11 that will be available exclusively on new PCs that ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 SoC.

Microsoft released two emergency Windows 11 updates over the weekend to address remote connection and shutdown issues in the January 2026 Patch Tuesday updates.