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Microsoft Edge Is Lurking in Every Corner of Windows 11 – Here’s How to Rein It In
Paul Thurrott’s updated Windows 11 Field Guide urges users to defensively configure Microsoft Edge, even if they never use it as a browser. Edge’s background processes and privacy-eroding settings can leak data and slow your system, but a quick checklist of tweaks can lock it down.
Android’s New ‘Continue On’ Feature Could Be the Cross-Device Glue Windows Users Have Been Missing
Google is testing a new Android feature called ‘Continue On’ that allows seamless app handoff from a phone to a tablet. While the feature is currently limited to Android devices, it could signal a push toward better cross-device integration that might eventually reach Windows through Chrome.
The $1,000 Handheld: How Memory Prices Are Erasing the Budget PC Gaming Market
Rising memory prices are pushing budget handheld gaming PCs toward the $1,000 mark, erasing the value segment. PC Gamer's July 4, 2026 report details how soldered DRAM and NAND costs are forcing manufacturers to raise prices, leaving buyers with fewer affordable options. This analysis explains the impact, the root causes, and practical steps to still get a portable PC gaming fix without overspending.
MSI Bets Its 2026 Laptops and Peripherals on a Unified Windows Ecosystem—What That Means for You
MSI has unveiled a strategic shift toward a connected Windows PC ecosystem, integrating gaming laptops, desktop components, and peripherals through a revamped MSI Center 3.0. The 2026 product roadmap brings AI-driven performance profiles, unified driver updates, and cross-device synchronization, with practical benefits for gamers, creators, and power users—but also raises concerns about vendor lock-in.
PowerToys Awake Redesign to Introduce Timer Flyout and Per-App Keep Awake Controls
Microsoft is redesigning the PowerToys Awake utility to include a new flyout with timer presets and per-app keep awake controls. The change streamlines the experience for users who need temporary sleep prevention, offering one-click timers and an improved process-aware mode. Expect it in a future PowerToys update after community review on GitHub.
Thurrott’s Revamped Windows 11 Virtualization Guide Unlocks Hyper-V and Sandbox for Everyday Users
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Forget Figma's Seat Counts: Penpot's 2026 Wireframing Tools Cut Costs for Windows Teams
Penpot's 2026 updates make it a credible Figma alternative for Windows users, slashing costs with no per-seat fees and supporting self-hosting on Windows Server. The open-source tool now offers real-time collaboration, improved CSS Grid export, and easy local deployment, appealing to solo designers and enterprise IT managers alike.
2026’s Foldable Phone Revolution Is Invisible—It’s the Software That Finally Delivers
By 2026, foldable phones deliver on their promise through software that elegantly handles app continuity, multitasking, and cover screen interactions—and this shift directly benefits Windows users who use Phone Link, IT admins managing mobile fleets, and developers building adaptable apps.
Phone Link’s Android App Now Lets You Prune Old PCs Without Touching Windows
Microsoft’s Link to Windows Android beta now includes a “Remove PC” option, letting users delete stale or unwanted linked computers directly from their phone. The change eliminates the need to unlink from the Windows side, making device management simpler for everyday users and IT admins alike. The feature is currently in beta and expected to roll out broadly soon.
Unlocking Windows 11’s Hidden Power: What Pro for Workstations Actually Delivers
Windows 11 Pro for Workstations is the highest client OS tier, unlocking up to 6 TB RAM, 4 CPU sockets, ReFS file system, persistent memory, and SMB Direct. It targets data scientists, engineers, and media professionals who hit the hardware limits of standard Pro. However, for most power users, the $310 upgrade and specialized hardware requirements make it an unnecessary expense.
Microsoft Redesigns Feedback Hub for Windows Insiders: Here’s When to Use the New Compact Form
Microsoft has rolled out a redesigned Feedback Hub for Windows Insiders on March 20, 2026, introducing a small compact form for quick submissions alongside the full detailed form. This change aims to streamline bug reporting by reducing friction, particularly for immediate repros. The article details how home users, IT admins, and developers can leverage each surface effectively.
Xbox Brings Palworld 1.0, DOOM, and Assassin's Creed to Windows PC in Massive Week
Microsoft has revealed an Xbox release calendar for July 6-10 2026 that brings over 20 new games to Xbox and Windows PC, including Palworld 1.0, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Wuthering Waves. Nearly every headline title supports PC Game Pass or Xbox Play Anywhere, making it a landmark week for Windows gamers with day-one access, cross-platform play, and high-end PC features like DirectStorage and DirectX 13 Ultimate.
Microsoft Now Patches Windows 11 Before You Reach the Desktop
Microsoft's KB5095189 update, released June 23, 2026, introduces cumulative patching during Windows 11's out-of-box experience for versions 24H2 and 25H2. This means new PCs and clean installs will be fully updated before reaching the desktop, improving security and reducing post-setup update hassles for users while giving IT admins new deployment considerations.