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These Israeli apps can make your phone smarter: calls, language learning and more
AppWizard
June 27, 2026

These Israeli apps can make your phone smarter: calls, language learning and more

- Arabic Through Humor is a language learning app that uses humor to help users retain vocabulary and grammar while learning Arabic. - Hidden Touch Button allows users to access various functions of their device from the selfie-camera area through a discreet touch. - An accessibility service app provides real-time transcription and sign language interpretation for deaf and hard-of-hearing users to enhance communication. - An open-source document scanner app enables users to digitize, edit, and organize documents on Android devices, promoting productivity and sustainability.
Microsoft now lets you pause Windows updates indefinitely and cuts restarts down to one a month
Winsage
June 27, 2026

Microsoft now lets you pause Windows updates indefinitely and cuts restarts down to one a month

The Windows team at Microsoft has introduced a calendar-based option for pausing updates, allowing users to select a specific end date for their pause, extending up to 35 days. Users can set this by navigating to Settings > Windows Update and choosing their end date from a calendar. The calendar pause is not permanent; once the pause period ends, Windows will automatically check for and install updates. Users can manually reset the pause to extend it further by another 35 days. Additionally, Microsoft is consolidating driver, .NET, and firmware updates into a single monthly restart to enhance user experience. The "Update and shut down" feature has been improved, allowing users to shut down their PCs without installing pending updates. The calendar pause feature is available in the June optional update KB5095093, while the other changes are accessible to Windows Insiders in the Experimental and Beta channels.
Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates another year
Winsage
June 27, 2026

Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates another year

Microsoft has extended support for its Windows 10 operating system, committing to provide security updates until October 2027, an increase from the previous end date of October 2026. This extension offers users an additional year of critical security updates.
Don't Tell Anyone But Windows 10 Will Get Another Year Of Updates
Winsage
June 26, 2026

Don’t Tell Anyone But Windows 10 Will Get Another Year Of Updates

Microsoft has extended its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 by an additional year, allowing users to continue receiving critical updates without the immediate need to transition to Windows 11. Users already enrolled in the ESU program can maintain their current operating system without additional steps, while those not yet signed up can access the updates by purchasing an ESU license through a Microsoft partner, enrolling in a volume licensing agreement that includes ESU, or utilizing a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) for subscription-based access.
Microsoft Office lifetime license deal for Windows and Mac
Winsage
June 26, 2026

Microsoft Office lifetime license deal for Windows and Mac

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is available for a one-time payment of .97, reduced from 9.99. Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 is priced at .97, down from 9. This promotion runs through June 28 during StackSocial's Deal Days. The Windows version includes eight applications, while the Mac version includes five applications. Both licenses allow offline access without monthly subscription fees.
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates for a second year — program now ends on October 12, 2027
Winsage
June 26, 2026

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates for a second year — program now ends on October 12, 2027

Microsoft has extended its free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by an additional year, with the new deadline for critical security patches set for October 14, 2027. The ESU program was originally scheduled to end on October 12, 2026. Devices already enrolled in the program will automatically transition to the new date. Approximately 400 million active PCs are unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations. IDC forecasts a 10% to 20% rise in prices for PCs, tablets, and smartphones through the end of 2026. Third-party solutions, such as unofficial Windows 10 micropatches from security firm 0patch, will be available through 2030.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Steam Summer Sale 2026 Is Live: 90% Deals on PC Games as Machine Lottery Closes

Valve's Steam Summer Sale 2026 began today at 1:00 PM ET and will run until July 9, 2026, featuring discounts on over 4,000 titles. The average discount is around 45%, with reductions of up to 90% on older catalog titles. New releases like Gothic 1 Remake, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert are included in the sale. Discounts are locked for the entire duration of the sale, and there is a minimum 30-day cooldown between promotional events for specific games, except for the four major seasonal sales. The Steam Machine lottery closed today, with invitations for winners to purchase starting the week of June 29. Those who missed the deadline will be placed on a waitlist, with processing expected by the end of 2026.
Microsoft extends extended updates for Windows 10 in the most muted way imaginable
Winsage
June 26, 2026

Microsoft extends extended updates for Windows 10 in the most muted way imaginable

Microsoft has extended its offer of extended security updates for consumer users of Windows 10 until October 12, 2027, following the official end of support for the operating system on October 14, 2025. Users can acquire an extra year of patches for a modest fee, while business users have the option for an additional three years of support until 2028. Approximately 30 percent of HP's customers and 26 percent of all Windows users are still operating on Windows 10, which translates to hundreds of millions of PCs globally. The minimum requirements for running Windows 11 include a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
New York Has a Gamer Mayor Now — and a $2.6 Billion Game Industry to Match
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

New York Has a Gamer Mayor Now — and a $2.6 Billion Game Industry to Match

In June, New York City celebrated the NYC Battle of the Boroughs Champions at a press conference on June 10, recognizing the winners of the 2026 Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs. Among the winners was Team Hyper Pigmentation, an all-girl squad that won back-to-back titles. The city's digital games sector supports approximately 7,600 jobs, contributing billion in wages and generating a total economic output of billion. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME) has established the Game Development Industry Council, launched the NYC Summer of Games campaign, and funded grants for developers. New York City's digital gaming ecosystem has an annual economic impact of .6 billion, with around 380 digital gaming firms, 65 percent of which are small or indie studios. The share of open roles in the gaming industry increased from 15.1 percent to 29.2 percent between Q3 2024 and Q1 2026. The Summer of Games features events from May through September, including the NYC Video Game Festival and the Tribeca Games Gallery. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is recognized as the first "Gamer Mayor," engaging with gaming culture and platforms like Twitch. Jones-Harvey emphasizes the importance of addressing affordability issues to retain talent in the gaming industry. She advocates for recognizing video games as a vital part of New York City's cultural landscape, alongside music, film, and theater.
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