--- title: Best TechLinked posts — February 2026 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted TechLinked posts from February 2026, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/techlinked/best-of/2026/02 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/techlinked/best-of/2026/02 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best TechLinked posts — February 2026 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted TechLinked posts from February 2026, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of TechLinked — February 2026 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/microsoft-is-going-to-change-for-you-faj8ecpqz "Microsoft is going to change for you") Video TechLinked · 31w Microsoft is going to change for you Microsoft announced plans to rebuild trust in Windows by focusing on user-requested improvements rather than AI features. In 2026, they'll prioritize fundamentals like fixing dark mode in Windows 11, addressing File Explorer performance issues, improving reliability, and reducing intrusive popups for Edge and Bing. This shift comes after community feedback about tone-deaf promises around agentic OS features. 37 24 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/windows-11-is-about-to-split-dj0ykkxln "Windows 11 is about to Split") Video TechLinked · 30w Windows 11 is about to Split Microsoft's next Windows 11 update (26H1) will only work on ARM-based Snapdragon X2 devices, creating a split in the Windows ecosystem with different update paths. Meta and YouTube face a California lawsuit over allegedly designing addictive features targeting children, with arguments focusing on algorithmic design rather than content liability. Discord responds to backlash over age verification requirements, Google launches tools for removing non-consensual images from search, and Meta introduces a "Dear Algo" feature for customizing Threads feeds. A hacktivist exposed over 536,000 payment records from a Ukrainian stalkerware company, while Mr. Beast's company acquired Step, a financial services app for teens. 24 1 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/ha-ha-we-don-t-buy-things-anymore-u7ha11zm5 "Ha Ha We Don't Buy Things Anymore") Video TechLinked · 30w Ha Ha We Don't Buy Things Anymore PlayStation now offers console leasing in the UK through PlayStation Flex, with no clear buyout path. Ring cancelled its partnership with Flock Safety after backlash over mass surveillance concerns. China successfully tested its moon mission hardware while Bezos and Musk continue their space race rivalry. SpaceX argued it should be regulated as a railroad to avoid labor laws. Spotify's CEO claims developers haven't written code since December thanks to AI. Meta is working on facial recognition for smart glasses again. 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