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Sound Recorder, Camera, and Windows Studio Effects
Winsage
July 18, 2026

Sound Recorder, Camera, and Windows Studio Effects

Windows 11 includes a suite of audio and video recording applications: Sound Recorder, Camera, and Windows Studio Effects. The Sound Recorder app allows audio capture using PC microphones, featuring a navigation pane, recording area, and playback controls. Users can customize audio input in the Settings app under System > Sound, selecting microphones and adjusting quality formats like “CD quality” or “Studio quality.” Within the Sound Recorder app, users can change the recording format (default is AAC) to MP3, WMA, FLAC, or WAV and set audio quality to Best, High, or Medium. To record audio, users click the red “Start recording” button, with options to stop, pause, or mark significant moments using keyboard shortcuts. Recordings can be played back, managed, shared, renamed, or deleted through the app's interface. Users can also import compatible audio files into Sound Recorder. The Camera app allows users to take photos, record videos, and scan items using the PC's webcam, with an interface similar to smartphone camera apps. Users can customize camera settings in the Settings app under Bluetooth > Cameras, adjusting brightness, contrast, and resolution. Photos are taken in Photo mode, while videos are recorded in Video mode, with options for pausing without creating new files. Windows Studio Effects offers AI-driven enhancements for audio and video calls, requiring a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for some features. Enhancements include automatic framing, background effects, creative filters, eye contact simulation, portrait lighting adjustments, and voice focus. Compatibility can be checked in Quick settings or the Settings app under Bluetooth & devices > Cameras. Each effect can be configured individually through the Settings app or supported applications.
Microsoft finally lets you pause Windows 11 updates until the exact date you want, and more, in latest patch
Winsage
July 18, 2026

Microsoft finally lets you pause Windows 11 updates until the exact date you want, and more, in latest patch

Microsoft has released a significant update for Windows 11 in July 2026, which includes user control over automatic updates, allowing users to pause updates for 1 to 35 days. The update addresses 570 bug fixes and introduces an automatic snapshot feature for system recovery, retaining system states for up to 72 hours, requiring 50GB of storage on devices with at least 200GB of disk space. Bluetooth functionality has improved, particularly in audio performance and synchronization. A new screen tint feature allows for custom colors and intensities for night viewing. The update is available for download, but some features may be rolled out gradually, and Dell PC owners may experience delays due to a USB connectivity bug. Additionally, Microsoft is streamlining Windows Search by removing sponsored content.
Windows 11’s massive July 2026 update fixes 570 vulnerabilities and shows how AI is quietly reshaping Patch Tuesday itself
Winsage
July 18, 2026

Windows 11’s massive July 2026 update fixes 570 vulnerabilities and shows how AI is quietly reshaping Patch Tuesday itself

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, identified as KB5101650, addresses 570 vulnerabilities and upgrades Windows 11 to version 25H2 (build 26200.8875) and version 24H2 (build 26100.8875). The update includes critical fixes for BitLocker and File Explorer, targeting vulnerabilities that could enable remote code execution. Microsoft's MDASH tool, which uses AI for vulnerability analysis, has helped uncover 16 vulnerabilities in networking and authentication components. The update also introduces non-security enhancements like Point-in-time restore and improved Bluetooth reliability. Microsoft emphasizes the need for users to install updates quickly due to the rapid evolution of AI technology that benefits malicious actors.
Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 4
AppWizard
July 17, 2026

Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 4

The window management, input, and platform integration library has been transitioned from GLFW to SDL3. New features include custom furnace fuels and enhancements to signs, world generation, and loot tables. Players in spectator mode can interact with portals for teleportation. Exclusive fullscreen mode on Windows may cause crashes with multiple monitors, and it crashes on Wayland. Minor tweaks have been made to blocks, items, and entities, including armadillos no longer rolling up in liquids. The Raw Input mouse setting has been removed, and mouse input will now use relative mode. Key bindings will use physical keys, and borderless fullscreen is now the default mode. Exclusive fullscreen mode is no longer supported on macOS, and the minimum window size has been set to 320 by 240 pixels. Linux systems will prefer Wayland if available. The debug overlay now supports a separate GUI scale and displays the player's speed and refresh rate. The Data Pack version is 111.0, and the Resource Pack version is 92.0. New components for cooking and brewing fuels have been added, and various bugs have been fixed to improve gameplay stability.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
July 17, 2026

Fanatical has a new cozy bundle offering 18 Steam Deck-friendly games worth $192 for just $30

Fanatical has launched the Best of Cozy bundle, featuring a selection of cozy games that are Verified and Playable on the Steam Deck. The bundle allows users to build their own collection with pricing incentives: three to four games cost .85 each, five to six games cost .75 each, and seven or more games cost .65 each. Purchasing all 18 games in the bundle is priced at , representing an 85% discount from the original total of 2. The bundle includes various titles, each with a Steam key for redemption, and their compatibility with the Steam Deck is noted. Prices are accurate as of July 10th, 2026, but may fluctuate.
As a PC Gamer Who Hasn’t Bought a Disc in a Decade, I Think PlayStation All-Digital Future Was a Long Time Coming – but There Are Still Reasons To Be Wary
AppWizard
July 17, 2026

As a PC Gamer Who Hasn’t Bought a Disc in a Decade, I Think PlayStation All-Digital Future Was a Long Time Coming – but There Are Still Reasons To Be Wary

Rockstar has decided not to release a physical version of its upcoming game, GTA 6, while Sony plans to stop producing discs for PlayStation consoles by January 2028. The gaming community has reacted strongly, but it is unlikely that either company will change its decision. The transition to a discless future is seen as inevitable. In the PC gaming sector, physical discs have largely become obsolete, with platforms like Steam dominating the market. The initial skepticism towards Steam has shifted as it became a reliable digital marketplace, leading to a decline in physical media. The absence of physical discs raises concerns about consumer autonomy, pricing, and game preservation, as digital ownership is often limited to licenses rather than full ownership. The shift away from physical media has been ongoing, with modern gaming increasingly reliant on digital downloads and updates.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
July 17, 2026

RPCS3 Emulator Now Plays 75% of PS3 Game Library on PC

The RPCS3 emulator for PlayStation 3 can now run 75% of the PS3 game library, which is 2,681 out of 3,559 titles. No games are rated with zero compatibility, with 0.06% classified as "Loadable," 1.69% as "Ingame," and 22.93% as playable to some extent. Some popular titles like Grand Theft Auto IV and the Assassin's Creed series are still "Ingame," while Battlefield 1943 is at the "Intro" stage.
Microsoft's July update is blocked on some Dell PCs. Here's why
Winsage
July 17, 2026

Microsoft’s July update is blocked on some Dell PCs. Here’s why

Microsoft's July update, KB5101650, is temporarily withheld for certain Dell PCs using Intel Innovation Platform Framework (IPF) drivers due to compatibility issues. Affected devices are experiencing performance problems such as crashes, reduced efficiency, overheating, and battery drain. Microsoft has acknowledged the incompatibility and is working on a fix, expecting to release the update for affected devices soon. The issues may be linked to the optional June update, KB5095093, which was not widely adopted. Specific Dell models impacted by these issues have not been disclosed.
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