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Microsoft to Require Dial-In Consent for Recorded Teams Meetings in Government Clouds by 2026
Microsoft is preparing to enforce explicit recording consent for public switched telephone network (PSTN) callers joining Teams meetings in its most sensitive government environments. Under a new...
Cleaner Town Halls Ahead: Microsoft Splits Attendee and Crew Invites in Teams
Microsoft plans to give Teams Town Hall organizers the ability to keep attendee invitations completely separate from those sent to the event crew, according to a new entry on the Microsoft 365...
You'll Soon Share Copilot Chat Sessions with a Link — No More Copy-Paste
Microsoft will add link-based sharing to Microsoft 365 Copilot chats in August 2026, according to a newly published entry on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap. The feature, identified as Roadmap ID 562353,...
Rufus Can’t Save That Old PC: Windows 11 24H2’s Hard CPU Block Explained
With Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft has drawn a line that even Rufus, the popular USB creation tool, can’t erase. Starting with this release, the operating system refuses to boot on any...
Microsoft’s New Playbook for Faster AI Apps: Why Your Model Isn’t the Bottleneck
On July 16, 2026, Microsoft for Startups released a playbook that flips a common AI development instinct on its head. Instead of swapping out models when apps feel sluggish, the guide argues that...
Facebook Videos Still Breaking in Edge, Chrome on Windows? Here’s the 2026 Fix Guide
A blank video player or an endlessly spinning loading icon on Facebook is an all-too-familiar sight for Windows users in 2026. Despite regular browser updates and a modern web video stack, the social...
Microsoft Gives IT Admins Extra Six Months to Replace Exchange Online PowerShell Password Scripts
The cutoff for using stored credentials in Exchange Online automation is moving from July 2026 to December 2026, Microsoft confirmed in an updated Message Center advisory on July 16. The change...
Xbox Series Sales Crash to Just 2.5 Million in 2026 Forecast, Cementing Microsoft’s Pivot Beyond Consoles
S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan unit has dropped a sobering forecast: global console shipments will fall 19.5% in 2026, but no hardware line takes a harder hit than Xbox Series X|S. The...
Razer’s Pikachu and Eevee Collection Is a $320 Pink Makeover for Your Gaming Desk
Razer is banking on Pikachu and Eevee to bring a smile to your desk. On July 15, the company launched a four-piece Pokémon-themed peripheral set that outfits your entire PC gaming station with...
When Instagram Breaks on Windows: The Complete Repair Manual That Goes Beyond Quick Fixes
Instagram’s Windows app has a reputation for being temperamental. One minute you’re scrolling through Stories, the next the screen goes blank, or the app refuses to load past the logo. While the...
Windows 11 VPNs Hide ISP Snooping, Not Microsoft Tracking—Here’s How to Close the Gap
A recent explainer from Hardware Secrets has laid bare a persistent misunderstanding that trips up Windows 11 users: firing up a VPN might stop your internet service provider from snooping, but it...
8BitDo FlipPad Turns Your Phone Into a Game Boy for $30, Ships July 30
8BitDo’s $29.99 FlipPad, a clip-on controller that plugs directly into your phone’s USB-C port, begins shipping on July 30, offering a pocketable retro gaming experience that leans hard into...