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July 22, 2026

Minecraft Summer Sale Features 300+ Marketplace Items at Up to 33% Off

Minecraft is hosting its annual Summer Sale, offering over 300 Marketplace items at discounts of up to 33%, running until July 28 at 10 a.m. PT. The sale features various add-ons and packs, including: - Fainting Goats Add-On: 328 Minecoins (was 490) - HorrorCraft Add-On 1.1: 807 Minecoins (was 1340) - 3D Weapons Texture Pack: 442 Minecoins (was 660) - Dinosaur Biomes: 663 Minecoins (was 990) - Craftable Mob Houses Add-On: 442 Minecoins (was 660) - Black X Shadow Megapack: 207 Minecoins (was 310) - Fur Craft Add-On 3.0: 663 Minecoins (was 990) - Backpack Add-On: 442 Minecoins (was 660) - Ultimate Trading Add-On: 556 Minecoins (was 830) - Planes Pro 2.0 Add-On: 783 Minecoins (was 1170)

Winsage

July 21, 2026

This week, you can get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life together for just $33

A lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro is available for .97 until July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, significantly reduced from the regular price of 9.99. This bundle includes essential applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and allows installation on a single Windows PC without recurring fees. Windows 11 Pro offers features like BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox, along with core functionalities like Snap layouts and DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Winsage

July 16, 2026

See how the iconic Windows XP Bliss wallpaper location has changed over the years

Windows XP's default wallpaper, known as Bliss, was photographed by Charles O’Rear in January 1996 while he was driving on Highway 121 in Sonoma County, California. The image was taken after a storm, showcasing vibrant grass and fluffy clouds, using a medium-format Mamiya RZ67 camera with Fujifilm Velvia film. Microsoft acquired the rights to the photograph through Corbis and made it the default desktop background for Windows XP starting in 2001. The landscape has evolved over the years, with vineyards being removed due to a phylloxera infestation, resulting in a lush green hill that has changed with cycles of planting and removal.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

The Last of Us and Valheim collide in surprise free PC game, days left to claim

KeepUp Survival is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until 5 PM BST on July 19. The game, developed by Witte Studio, features a narrative that begins with a global pandemic and involves players as the sole survivor of a crash on a remote island. Players engage in resource gathering, crafting, and base building in an open-world environment with no strict objectives. The game includes voice recordings from a character named Jill, hinting at sinister occurrences related to a research facility. A free beta for a zombie expansion is available on Steam. KeepUp Survival is typically priced at .99 / £12.79. Players can tame dogs, manage hunger, thirst, and exhaustion, and explore using various vehicles, with a dynamic day and night cycle enhancing the experience.

Winsage

July 10, 2026

Microsoft’s new Windows 11 recovery tool is the ultimate Undo button

On July 19, 2024, at 12:09 AM EDT, 8.5 million Windows PCs, including devices from half of the Fortune 500 companies and the leading U.S. cybersecurity agency, experienced a catastrophic failure due to the Blue Screen of Death, leading to reboot loops. IT teams had to physically access each machine to resolve the issue by removing a problematic CrowdStrike file. CrowdStrike released an automated remediation tool three days later, on July 22. Microsoft pledged to improve Windows' resilience, introducing Quick Machine Recovery nearly a year later. Microsoft unveiled a new recovery feature called Point-in-time Restore, which allows users to revert their PCs to a previous state when functioning correctly. This feature generates daily snapshots of the entire system using the Volume Shadow Copy Service, retaining the three most recent snapshots and consuming minimal disk space (typically 2% of the system drive). Users can access the restore point through the Windows Recovery Environment after three failed startups, with the restoration process taking 30 to 45 minutes. Point-in-time Restore differs from System Restore, which creates less comprehensive snapshots and preserves document files. Point-in-time Restore is automatically enabled for systems with at least 200 GB drives in retail or OEM editions of Windows Home or Pro, while it must be manually activated for smaller drives. In Windows 11 Enterprise edition, it is disabled by default and may require administrative approval to activate. The feature intelligently manages disk usage, discarding older snapshots as needed, but users must enter a BitLocker recovery key if their system drive is encrypted. Users are warned about the risk of losing unsaved work when applying a restore snapshot, and reversing the operation is not straightforward.

AppWizard

July 9, 2026

New York explores Korean PC bang culture at K-Culture 2026 event

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is hosting the summer program "It's Time for K-Culture 2026: Escape the Summer, Dive into Korea" until August 22, allowing visitors to engage with popular Korean video games and enjoy traditional snacks from Korean PC bang. The K-PC Bang space features 12 computers and six mobile devices for gaming, including titles like Crossfire and Seoul Station, alongside a food zone sponsored by Nongshim offering PC bang treats. The event's launch attracted over 200 officials from various sectors, including city officials and representatives from educational institutions like New York University’s Game Center, highlighting its significance in promoting Korean culture and fostering connections between Korean gaming companies and the North American market. Lee Yang-hwan from KCCA's New York Business Center expressed hope for future collaborations to aid domestic game companies in launching in North America.

AppWizard

July 7, 2026

How to go on dates in Moonlight Peaks and start your road to romance

In Moonlight Peaks, to go on a date, you must achieve a four-heart friendship level with a townie, then select "Invite" and "Ask on date" during a conversation. After going to bed, the date will occur the following evening at 6 PM. Engaging in mini activities during the date is necessary for success, and regardless of the outcome, your relationship status will change to "dating." You can date multiple individuals, but the most recent invite will determine who picks you up for the date. Once dating, rewards include friendship points, affectionate gestures, and potential gifts from dates.

AppWizard

July 7, 2026

My cozy game of the month is a moth-watching game where you can explore whimsical forests and uncover more about these fuzzy legends

Mothkeep is an exploration game that invites players to document various native moth species across different landscapes, including woodlands and pastures. The game features over 2,500 moth species recorded in the British Isles and offers a demo as an introduction to moth spotting. Set to release soon, Mothkeep provides a brief immersive experience lasting a couple of hours, allowing players to enjoy calming music while searching for moths. Players can attract moths by using native plants and can explore all stages of a moth's life cycle, enhancing their understanding of these insects. The game aims to provide a tranquil escape from typical gaming chaos and combines entertainment with education about moths and their habitats.

AppWizard

July 5, 2026

Clair Obscur is flawed on purpose, says director: ‘Games that try to be perfect, that try to fix all their flaws—they’re usually just really boring’

Guillaume Broche, the creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, discussed the game's inspiration and design philosophy in a conversation with the YouTube channel Konbini. He emphasized the importance of embracing imperfection in creativity, noting that flaws can enhance a game's character and depth. Broche referenced the charm of "eurojank," advocating for authenticity over perfection in game design. He acknowledged that while Clair Obscur may not be flawless, its imperfections contribute to its emotional impact and resonance with players, making it a memorable experience.

AppWizard

July 4, 2026

This gorgeous Android launcher is basically dead — and it’s all Google’s fault

Stario Launcher, launched in 2024, is an aesthetically pleasing Android launcher that combines speed and functionality, featuring custom animations, widgets, and automatic app categorization. Its design is influenced by Google’s Material Expressive language, with a minimalist interface that emphasizes essential widgets. The launcher includes a search function similar to Pixel Launcher, supports alternative search engines, and has a dedicated Briefing page for personalized news feeds. It also offers a widget page for customization and a Low Spec mode for older devices. However, the developer plans to cease updates due to Google's tightening policies on third-party apps, which will complicate the installation of non-verified apps starting in September 2026. This situation reflects broader concerns about the future of third-party applications in the Android ecosystem.