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Winsage
July 12, 2026
This weekend, discussions emerged reflecting user frustration with Windows 11 and Microsoft products, particularly regarding updates. A recent cumulative update introduced a customizable Start menu but also fixed a bug that was consuming users' storage. Microsoft has mandated that users cannot ignore these updates, contributing to dissatisfaction. Many users are opting for third-party applications like Files and Win11Debloat as alternatives to the native Explorer app. The latest version of Win11Debloat, released on July 11, 2026, includes features to prevent automatic installation of unwanted OEM apps with drivers, a reboot warning for certain functions, and various fixes and enhancements. Notable additions include support for WhatIf in Get.ps1, disabling Windows Notifications, and improvements in handling registry-backup load failures. The app is available on its official GitHub repository or through the Neowin software stories page.
Winsage
July 12, 2026
Microsoft will discontinue support for several products in 2026, including: 1. Windows 11 24H2 (Home and Pro) - End of servicing on October 13, 2026. 2. Office 2021 and Office LTSC 2021 - End of support on October 13, 2026. 3. Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 - Final ESU year ending on October 13, 2026. 4. SQL Server 2016 - Extended end of support on July 14, 2026. 5. SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019, Project Server 2016 and 2019 - Support ends on July 14, 2026. 6. Microsoft Publisher - Retired after October 2026. 7. Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, Skype for Business Server - Final ESU cutoff on October 31, 2026. 8. Windows 11 Enterprise and Education 23H2, .NET 8, .NET 9, PowerShell 7.4 - End of servicing on November 10, 2026. 9. Windows 10 2016 LTSB and IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016 - Extended support ends on October 13, 2026. 10. Windows 11 SE - Support ends on October 1, 2026. 11. Dynamics CRM 2016 and older versions - Lost support earlier in January 2026. 12. Microsoft Configuration Manager, version 2409 - End of support on June 6, 2026. 13. Visual Studio 2022 LTSC channels, versions 17.10 and 17.12 - End of support in January and July 2026, respectively. 14. InfoPath 2013, SharePoint Designer 2013 - End of support on July 14, 2026. 15. Azure service retirements - Occurring in late 2026. Organizations are advised to review their software landscape and plan for transitions to avoid disruptions.
AppWizard
July 12, 2026
Modder ‘Blu’ has created a Reshade Mod for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced that removes the yellow color filter, allowing for a more authentic color palette. This mod is available for download and requires the latest version of Reshade with Prod80’s shaders for optimal performance. Comparison screenshots show the differences between the modded and vanilla versions. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced performs better than its predecessor but has a bug that can lock the framerate during cutscenes, which Ubisoft is addressing in an upcoming update. Players can adjust settings like Ray Tracing, BVH, and Terrain Quality to mitigate performance issues.
AppWizard
July 11, 2026
The Bedrock Edition 26.33 has been released as update 3.42 for Minecraft on PS4, addressing a bug related to texture bleeding on custom blocks. The update has a modest download size and is considered a minor hotfix. Mojang is also aware of various other bugs reported by players, including unusual grass behavior, issues with skin display, and significant lag in multiplayer environments, among others.
AppWizard
July 11, 2026
Star Citizen's Alpha 4.8 update reset the game's universe and introduced new features but also caused a surge of bugs. Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) has reassessed its bug prioritization process, identifying nearly 100 critical issues affecting gameplay, with about 20% already addressed. The development team has temporarily paused work on some features to focus on stability, delaying the Siege of Orison event to update 4.10, scheduled for mid-August. The game has surpassed a billion in player funding, and the single-player component, Squadron 42, is set for a 2026 release.
Winsage
July 11, 2026
Microsoft has implemented a solution for issues affecting the shell components on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, which were causing user interaction difficulties. A user on Reddit highlighted a design inconsistency where elements of Windows 11 were integrated into the Windows 10 framework, specifically on the "About" page in the Settings app. This observation resonated with many users, leading to confusion and frustration. Microsoft is modernizing various OS components but is unlikely to prioritize fixing design issues in Windows 10 due to its limited support status. The company's focus is shifting towards artificial intelligence and the development of a web-based Windows AI operating system.
TrendTechie
July 10, 2026
qBittorrent 5.2.3 was released on July 7, 2026. It is an open-source torrent client developed using the Qt toolkit, available for Linux, Windows, and macOS under the GPLv2+ license. The project began with version 4.0 in November 2017, followed by versions 5.0 in September 2024, 5.1 in April 2025, and 5.2 in May 2026. Notable features include an integrated search engine, RSS feed subscriptions, remote management, sequential downloading, and advanced settings for torrents. The 5.2.3 update focuses on bug fixes and improvements, including corrections to plugin counting, file renaming issues in Windows, RSS feed intervals, HTML link parsing, peer address input analysis, web seed encoding, torrent tracker conversion, database transaction failures, transfer filter clearing, MIME header encoding, and updated libraries for performance enhancement.
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