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AppWizard

July 25, 2026

Weekend PC Game Deals: Anno, Civilization, Monster Hunter, and more

Gamers can claim the narrative-driven card game Foretales for free on the Epic Games Store until July 30. The Humble Store has launched several bundles, including the Twin Sails Interactive collection, the Point Click Package bundle, and the Animal Style Bundle. Steam is featuring the Train Festival promotion with significant discounts. GOG is also hosting various sales this weekend. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

July 20, 2026

New Deal Gives PC Players $465 of Games for Just $15

PC gamers can purchase a bundle of 15 titles from Humble Bundle in collaboration with 2K for a limited-time price of , significantly lower than the combined MSRP of , until August 7. Each bundle provides access to the games via Steam, but users must redeem the Steam keys within a limited timeframe. A portion of the proceeds goes to charity, and previous offerings included the Going Rogue Bundle with titles like Rogue Legacy and UnderMine for . All Steam keys from these bundles are legitimate.

AppWizard

July 19, 2026

Weekend PC Game Deals: Satisfactory, Space Marine 2, Assassin’s Creed, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games: Echo Generation and Luto, available until July 23, when Foretales will be the next free game. Humble has released three new game bundles: the Liminal Spaces bundle featuring titles related to the Backrooms genre, the Humble Handhelds Bundle including Children of Morta and Amid Evil, and the 2K Megahits Bundle with popular games like BioShock Infinite and Borderlands 3. The GOG store is also providing DRM-free discounts. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

Winsage

July 18, 2026

Windows 11 Secure Boot certificates have expired, and Microsoft says what to do next

Microsoft held its OEM Secure Boot Office Hours event on July 15, where engineers collaborated with OEM representatives from companies like Acer, Asus, Cisco, Dell, and HP. IT administrators were able to ask live questions about the Secure Boot 2023 rollout. The discussion thread became a detailed technical record, especially following the expiration of the first certificates three weeks prior. Concerns raised by IT admins included BitLocker recovery loops, stuck confidence ratings, and unhelpful Intune error codes. Key facts include: - Devices offline for long periods will still receive the 2023 certificates upon reconnecting to Windows Update. - Devices with existing 2023 certificates in firmware will switch to the new boot manager after the latest Windows patches are installed. - A new script, Detect-SecureBootCertUpdateStatus.ps1, is available in Windows for checking certificate status. - BIOS updates may reset a device’s confidence rating to unrated, which is normal and does not indicate certificate failure. - Admins should edit the AvailableUpdates registry key, not the AvailableUpdatesPolicy, which is managed by Intune and Group Policy. - A licensing bug affecting AvailableUpdatesPolicy on devices upgraded from Pro to Enterprise was resolved by Microsoft in 2026. - BitLocker recovery is not typically linked to the certificate update process but may relate to firmware or PCR issues. - Dell and HP provided guidance on which BIOS versions include the 2023 certificates for their newer models. - Older HP EliteBook 840 G5 units require a manual update package for the new certificates. - Eligible devices can still receive the 2023 certificates in the future, and Surface devices released from 2024 onward come pre-equipped with them. - Microsoft confirmed that devices running 2011 certificates will not lose the ability to receive the 2023 chain. - The Microsoft Corporation KEK CA 2011 and Microsoft UEFI CA 2011 certificates have expired, with the Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011 set to expire on October 19, 2026.

AppWizard

July 12, 2026

Weekend PC Game Deals: GTA, Borderlands, Kingdom Come, Stray and more

The Epic Games Store is offering two free titles this week: Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon, available until July 16, when Echo Generation and Luto will replace them. The July Humble Choice lineup includes eight games: Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition, TUNIC, Neon White, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, Drop Duchy - Complete Edition, Sledders, Dicefolk, and Our Adventurer Guild, available for purchase until August 4. Additionally, Humble has released two game bundles: the Narrative Bundle, featuring 12 games, and the Squad Goals bundle, which includes cooperative titles. The GOG store has ended its DRM-free summer sale but continues with standard promotions. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

Tech Optimizer

July 10, 2026

Gen Digital stock holds steady as cybersecurity demand supports long term growth

Gen Digital is a publicly traded company focused on cybersecurity and digital privacy solutions, primarily targeting consumers and small businesses. The company generates revenue through recurring subscriptions for its security and identity protection services, which include antivirus software, VPN services, and identity monitoring. Gen Digital's business model relies on bundling multiple security features into comprehensive offerings, providing predictable revenue and stability in cash flows. The company emphasizes continuous updates to its services to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats. Its growth prospects are linked to trends in cybersecurity spending and the increasing adoption of subscription-based solutions. Gen Digital differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on individual devices and home networks rather than large enterprises. The company also benefits from distribution partnerships that help expand its customer base. Long-term demand for its products is driven by digitalization, cyber risks, and growing consumer awareness of privacy issues. Gen Digital's stock performance is influenced by both company-specific factors and broader market trends in technology and cybersecurity.

Winsage

July 7, 2026

Status Update 2: Windows 11 Field Guide 2026 Edition

The Windows 11 Field Guide has been significantly reduced from 103 MB and 990 pages to 73.9 MB and 839 pages, marking a notable achievement in its transformation. At its peak, the guide was over 300 MB and contained more than 1,150 pages. The reduction includes the removal of the Microsoft Edge section, which had about 100 pages of outdated content, replaced by a more concise chapter. The top-level table of contents has been restructured, and numerous chapters have been updated and consolidated, introducing new sections on Hardware, Security, Apps, Command Line Interfaces, Virtualization, XBOX and Videogames, and Help and Recovery. Additional work remains on consolidating chapters like Multitasking, Files, and Accounts. A monthly update schedule is planned to keep the guide current with new Microsoft features. Access to the guide is included for Thurrott Premium members, available in PDF and ePUB formats, with files currently hosted on Google Drive.

AppWizard

July 5, 2026

Overwatch’s Steam reviews creep up to “mixed” as playercount surges

Overwatch is experiencing a resurgence on Steam, currently holding a "mixed" rating in recent reviews after previously being in the "mostly negative" range. It has over 136,000 English reviews and recently peaked at just over 74,000 players in a 24-hour period, though this number has since decreased to around 66,000. The game has faced criticism for aggressive microtransactions, with some items priced excessively high. Player engagement has improved compared to earlier months, where numbers hovered between 45,000 and 50,000.

AppWizard

July 5, 2026

Fanatical’s latest Platinum Collection bundle is offering 19 Steam Deck-friendly games worth $356 for only $48

Fanatical's Platinum Collection bundle for July allows gamers to build their own selection of titles at varying prices based on the number of games chosen. The pricing tiers are as follows: three to four games at .33 each, five to six games at .00 each, and seven or more games at .85 each. The entire bundle, which includes 19 Steam Deck-compatible games, is priced at .45, offering significant savings from the original combined value of approximately 6. The bundle features various games with their Steam Deck compatibility status and original prices, including titles like "Star Overdrive" (Verified, .99) and "Worshippers of Cthulhu" (Playable, .99). Additionally, Steam's annual Summer Sale runs until July 9, featuring many Steam Deck-friendly titles under .

Tech Optimizer

July 3, 2026

Bitdefender is now offering a 1-year subscription for $20

A 1-year subscription to Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is available for .99, reduced from its regular price of .99. The software provides real-time protection against various threats, including viruses and ransomware, and includes features like a built-in VPN with 200 MB of encrypted traffic daily, a vulnerability scanner, and anti-tracking capabilities. It is designed for easy setup and light performance impact, with automatic updates and a user-friendly dashboard. This offer is available to new and existing users in the United States and Canada.