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AppWizard

August 6, 2026

Big Shooter Sale On GOG Includes Over 400 Cheap PC Games

Good Old Games (GOG) has launched the "Shooter Promo" sales event, running until August 15, featuring over 400 PC games focused on classic and contemporary shooters. Iconic titles such as Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Metro 2033, and Red Faction are available at significantly reduced prices. Highlights of the sale include: - Medal of Honor: Allied Assault War Chest - Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault - FEAR: Platinum - FEAR 2 - BioShock Remastered - BioShock 2 - RoboCop: Rogue City - Far Cry - Far Cry 2 - Stranglehold - Metro 2033 Redux - Metro Last Light - Metro Exodus - Clive Barker’s Undying - Call of Juarez: Gunslinger - Turok - Turok 2 - Sin Gold - Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood - Powerslave Exhumed - Painkiller Black Edition - Warhammer 40k: Fire Warrior - Red Faction - Warhammer 40k: Space Marine GOG promotes a DRM-free model, allowing players to enjoy these titles offline.

Winsage

August 5, 2026

How to Disable Windows Recall in Windows 11 Home and Pro

Microsoft's Windows Recall feature captures periodic snapshots of user screens on Copilot+ PCs with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to create a visual timeline of digital activities. Users can pause, disable, or remove Windows Recall on Windows 11 Home or Pro, but system updates may reactivate it. Methods to disable Windows Recall include: 1. Settings Toggle: Users can turn off snapshot collection through the Privacy & Security settings and reset recorded history. 2. Windows Optional Features: Users can uninstall the Recall feature via the optional features menu. 3. Group Policy Management: Windows 11 Pro users can block Recall through the Group Policy Editor. 4. Registry Editor Modification: Windows 11 Home users can modify the registry to disable Recall, though this method carries risks. Each method requires specific steps and may necessitate a system restart to take effect.

AppWizard

August 5, 2026

The AI dictation app everyone is talking about just got a powerful new Notetaker

Wispr Flow has launched the AI-powered Notetaker, which automatically captures conversations, identifies speakers by name, and generates organized summaries with actionable items. It emphasizes accuracy and contextual understanding over simple transcription. Notetaker allows personalized identification of speakers, enables users to search through meeting histories and related information, and includes a “What did I miss?” feature for quick catch-ups. After meetings, it compiles structured summaries highlighting key decisions and next steps. It serves as a research tool for reviewing past conversations and gathering insights about participants. Notetaker integrates with platforms like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Slack Huddles, and works with AI tools supporting the Model Context Protocol. A one-click migration feature is available for users transitioning from Granola, but it is currently only accessible on Mac, with no mobile support yet.

Winsage

August 4, 2026

Microsoft finally realized Windows 11 is too annoying. Can it be fixed?

Pavan Davuluri, head of Microsoft Windows, communicated with the Windows Insider community about planned enhancements to address user grievances, including better control over updates, a focus on performance and reliability, and a more measured approach to artificial intelligence. This acknowledgment of past lapses in responsiveness reflects a shift towards prioritizing user experience over monetization strategies that have cluttered the platform with advertisements and subscription nudges. In a recent progress report, Davuluri noted ongoing improvements, such as enhanced memory efficiency and faster boot times, although some claims lacked quantifiable benchmarks. Key updates include streamlined search, quieter widgets, improved user control over the Start menu and taskbar, and less disruptive updates. The emphasis on core functionalities indicates a departure from previous strategies that prioritized flashy features, with a commitment to integrating AI only where it enhances user experience. The challenge remains for Microsoft to maintain this focus on refining core functionalities without introducing new annoyances.

AppWizard

August 4, 2026

I desperately need this TTRPG to become a videogame—it’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen

10,000 Swords Against Heaven is a tabletop role-playing game created by JK Saavedra, characterized as a "dark science fantasy cultivation RPG." The game features a narrative focused on violent resistance against a "magofascist" ruling class and incorporates elements of southeast Asian culture and history. Players encounter characters such as Aswang assassins and Fangshi, and the game critiques the Neoliberal World Order. While it offers an immersive experience, some fans express a desire for a video game adaptation due to challenges in finding a community of players.

Winsage

August 4, 2026

This handy free Windows update tool drops a feature Windows 11 users can live without

Windows 11 updates include security and feature updates, with recent improvements in update management. Microsoft has introduced the option to pause updates for extended periods and users can utilize WUView, a tool that consolidates installed updates into a navigable list, providing detailed information and advanced logging capabilities. WUView supports saving update history in various formats and allows filtering and excluding specific updates. The latest version of WUView will only support 64-bit systems, reflecting the trend towards 64-bit usage. Enhancements in the new version include theme selection, a new light theme named Pale Graphite, improved localization, and various updates to logging and UI elements. WUView is available on its official GitHub repository.

AppWizard

August 4, 2026

Steam’s Cyberpunk Fest is live with huge discounts on futuristic PC games

Steam has launched Cyberpunk Fest, a themed event lasting seven days, featuring discounts on various cyberpunk games, free demos, and previews of upcoming titles. Key highlights include Cyberpunk 2077, now priced at .99/€17.99/£14.99 with a 70% discount, and the Ultimate Edition at .10/€33.10/£27.58 with a 60% discount. Indie game Katanaut is available for .63/€5.42/£4.63 at a 69% discount, while Peripeteia is priced at .38/€17.93/£15.38 with a 25% discount. Other notable discounts include RoboCop: Rogue City at 90% off, and both Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director's Cut and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided at 85% off. The event runs until August 10.

AppWizard

August 4, 2026

Google Merges AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search Into Android Voice Button

The four-color microphone button on Android homescreens has been updated to provide four distinct functionalities: Search, Translate, Live, and Create. This redesign includes a mode switcher similar to Google Lens, allowing users to select their preferred mode instead of relying on the app to infer intent. Each mode is powered by different AI architectures: AI Mode uses Gemini 3.5 Flash for complex queries, Search Live employs Gemini 3.1 Flash Live for real-time conversations, and Song Search identifies melodies using machine learning. The toolbar now remembers the last selected mode, enhancing user convenience. The new features are currently available in beta versions of the Google app (17.1 and 17.2) on Android, with no specified timeline for broader rollout.

Winsage

August 3, 2026

Microsoft is testing deeper Phone Link integration in Windows 11, but do you actually use it?

Windows Insiders can access new features in Windows 11 Insider Build 26300.9032, available through the Experimental Preview Channel. Key updates include: - Windows Search: Introduces customizable options for integrating personal or work/school Microsoft accounts and OneDrive in search results. It can automatically expand indexing based on user activity, which can be managed in Settings > Privacy & security > Search. - Phone Link: Users can now preview recent messages or notifications by hovering over them in the Start menu, enhancing visibility into mobile activity. This feature is gradually rolling out and requires a minimum Phone Link build of 1.26021.3.0. - Settings App: Improved search functionality for quicker navigation to relevant settings. - Adaptive Hibernate Policy: Enhancements for instant-on resumes from Modern Standby and better battery preservation based on battery levels. - Start Menu: A fix for an issue causing crashes when dragging apps. - Taskbar: Resolved an issue where hovering over app window previews in an overflow state dismissed them. - File Explorer: Home now retains the state of sections, and improvements have been made for reliability when dragging files to disconnected network drives. Issues with files on DFS mapped drives being misidentified have also been addressed. - Windows Spotlight: Changes to enhance reliability on the lock screen. - Storage: Fixes for File History automatic backups to network shares that displayed false "invalid credentials" errors.

Winsage

August 3, 2026

Meet deGDID: Windscribe’s answer to the Windows tracker that VPNs cannot mask

Windscribe has introduced deGDID, a tool aimed at countering the Global Device Identifier (GDID), a Windows tracking mechanism that can trace user activities despite VPN usage. The GDID is a persistent identifier assigned to individual Windows installations, remaining unchanged through updates but reset during a clean reinstallation. It can link telemetry data and browsing history to a specific device, allowing Microsoft to track users across different sessions. deGDID works by modifying the hosts file and implementing firewall rules to prevent Windows from retrieving the GDID and to erase local identity artifacts. Users can download and execute the degdid.ps1 script from GitHub in PowerShell, which includes options for checking status, blocking the GDID, and reversing changes. The tool is not designed for corporate machines and may disrupt access to services like Xbox and Outlook due to its firewall rules. Windscribe warns that it cannot guarantee the complete eradication of GDID pathways or existing records held by Microsoft.