The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU

A key improvement in this week’s updates addresses a problem with certain PCs that have a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Previously, these NPUs sometimes stayed on even when the computer wasn’t being used, draining the battery. This has now been resolved, and users should see improved battery life on affected PCs.








