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Microsoft is finally fixing the worst thing about Windows Search, but you can’t try it just yet
Winsage
July 17, 2026

Microsoft is finally fixing the worst thing about Windows Search, but you can’t try it just yet

Microsoft is rolling out significant improvements to Windows Search for Insiders in the Experimental channel. The search home screen has been redesigned to eliminate clutter, replacing trending topics and promotional offers with a streamlined list of recent searches. Search results now clearly indicate their source, and promotional content has been removed from web results. Users can customize their experience by disabling web and Microsoft Store suggestions. Improvements in typo tolerance allow common misspellings to yield correct results, and local files and settings are prioritized more effectively. Support for two-character file searches has been introduced, and reliability fixes have been implemented to address crashes and loading issues. These updates are expected to be rolled out to the broader user base in the coming months.
Microsoft Is Finally Cleaning Up Windows 11 Search By Stripping Away Ads
Winsage
July 14, 2026

Microsoft Is Finally Cleaning Up Windows 11 Search By Stripping Away Ads

Windows 11 users have expressed frustrations with the operating system's search function, which has been cluttered and confusing. Microsoft is implementing a comprehensive overhaul to improve the search experience, currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel. Key enhancements include the removal of promotional content from web results, prioritization of local results, and the introduction of a setting to disable web and Microsoft Store suggestions. Local content will be ranked higher in search results, and the search function will better tolerate typographical errors. Additionally, file searches will support two-character queries, and results will clearly indicate their sources. These changes are being tested first and will not be immediately available to all Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft just decluttered Windows 11 Search after years of MSN tiles, ads, and trivia
Winsage
July 14, 2026

Microsoft just decluttered Windows 11 Search after years of MSN tiles, ads, and trivia

Microsoft is rolling out significant enhancements to Windows Search, starting on July 13, aimed at creating a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for Insiders. The update eliminates clutter from the interface, removing web suggestions and ads, and replacing them with a clean home screen that displays recent searches. Each search result now includes clear labels indicating its source, and the layout has been improved for better organization. Sponsored product cards have been removed from web results, leading to direct answers without promotional content. Users can customize their experience with toggles to disable Bing web results or Microsoft Store suggestions. Local matches now take precedence over web results, improving search accuracy. File search has been enhanced to display results more quickly and include cloud files alongside local ones. Microsoft has also improved the reliability of Search, reducing crashes and loading issues. Users can enable the new features through the Feature flags page if they do not activate after a reboot. There is no official timeline for when these changes will be available to all Windows users.
Improving Windows Search Box, with less clutter and more control
Winsage
July 14, 2026

Improving Windows Search Box, with less clutter and more control

Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel are beginning to receive phased enhancements to the Windows Search Box. Key improvements include a streamlined home screen to reduce visual clutter, clearer context for search results indicating their source (app, setting, file, web result, or Store suggestion), and the removal of promotional content from web results. Users can control the display of web and Microsoft Store results through a new setting. Local results are prioritized when relevant, and the search function has improved its handling of typos and partial words. Ranking enhancements for settings results and better file search capabilities have been implemented, along with increased reliability and reduced crashes. Feedback is encouraged through the Feedback Hub.
Is Facebook down? Live updates as Messenger and Meta apps offline in major outage
AppWizard
June 13, 2026

Is Facebook down? Live updates as Messenger and Meta apps offline in major outage

Meta's communications chief, Andy Stone, has acknowledged ongoing issues with Facebook but assured users that the company is working to address these challenges. Anecdotal evidence suggests that service is gradually being restored, with some users able to access the platform while others continue to experience difficulties. Facebook outages, though infrequent, can significantly impact its 3.6 billion daily users, as seen in a notable seven-hour outage in 2021 caused by an erroneous command. The recent outage has been described as one of the most significant in recent history, affecting millions globally. Instagram and WhatsApp were also impacted, though they are functioning better than Facebook, with users encountering loading issues on their web versions. During the outage, Facebook displayed a retro-style error page, indicating the service's temporary unavailability.
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AppWizard
May 19, 2026

Players Find Rare Minecraft Seed with Every Biome near Spawn

A Reddit user, u/ShoowMe7777777, has discovered a Minecraft seed, 8500081009970950196, that generates nearly every biome and essential structure within 1000 blocks of the spawn point. This seed includes all Overworld biomes and significant structures near the 0,0 coordinates. In the Nether dimension, players will find a Nether Fortress, Bastion Remnants, and all five Nether biomes within 250 blocks of the 0,0 coordinates. This seed is specifically for Java Edition players, as Bedrock Edition may have loading issues with structures. The community has reacted positively to this find, as it offers a wealth of resources and biomes for gameplay.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold 250,000 copies and 'broke even on development costs' in 1 day
AppWizard
May 2, 2026

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold 250,000 copies and ‘broke even on development costs’ in 1 day

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold over 250,000 copies within its first day of early access. It received 91% positive reviews from more than 3,500 user reviews on Steam, achieving a "very positive" overall rating. The game reached a peak concurrent player count of nearly 52,000 on Steam and is currently among the top-selling games on the platform. The first patch for the game has been released, which includes bug fixes, network enhancements, balance adjustments, and localization fixes.
Instagram Down Worldwide: Thousands Report Messaging, DM And App Loading Issues On Meta Platform
AppWizard
March 11, 2026

Instagram Down Worldwide: Thousands Report Messaging, DM And App Loading Issues On Meta Platform

On March 11, 2026, at around 8:45 AM IST, Meta's Instagram experienced a significant service disruption affecting thousands of users. Over 4,700 complaints were reported on Downdetector, primarily related to the direct messaging feature, with the number of complaints quickly rising to over 10,000 globally. Users in India reported a technical glitch and a decline in app performance, with 71% experiencing issues with the mobile app, 20% with server connections, and 5% with frozen feeds. Many users took to X to express their frustrations, using phrases like “I’m cooked.” Despite the widespread complaints, Meta has not issued a formal statement, and its status page indicated no known issues for several hours. Users are advised not to reinstall their apps as the issue seems to be server-related.
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