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AppWizard

June 13, 2026

Waze fulfills a long-standing wish of millions of drivers. You’ve been missing this major new feature in maps

Users globally faced challenges accessing Facebook and Instagram due to a widespread technical failure affecting millions. Disruptions were also reported with Messenger and WhatsApp. Meta's business status tracker identified significant issues with Facebook's advertising network. Outage monitoring tools noted an increase in user complaints, indicating the scale of the disruption. Common symptoms included lag and issues loading new Stories on social media, and problems connecting to Facebook and Messenger. The cause of the outage is unclear, and there is no timeline for service restoration. Downdetector indicated possible issues with WhatsApp as well.

Winsage

June 12, 2026

Spotify cares so little about Windows 11 the controversial disco ball icon came and went without ever touching a PC

Spotify is retiring its disco ball logo, which was part of the "20: Your Party of the Year(s)" feature that highlighted users' experiences on the platform. The logo was not visible to PC users and was only available to some Android users. The decision to remove the logo is temporary, influenced by user feedback.

AppWizard

June 12, 2026

This gaming PC can boot to Windows in just six seconds, runs Unreal at 1300fps

A Reddit user named OMORES constructed a gaming PC that boots to Windows 95 in six seconds, using a Ryzen 9 9900X processor, 64GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, and a PCIe to PCI adapter for legacy expansion cards. The setup includes an Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS graphics card and an NVMe M.2 SSD, achieving a boot time significantly faster than a typical Windows 11 system, which takes around ten to twenty seconds. OMORES's build can run classic games like Half-Life and the original Unreal at 1300 frames per second.

AppWizard

June 12, 2026

Save Big and Play Bigger: GeForce NOW Summer Sale Brings Major Membership Savings

The GeForce NOW summer sale offers discounts on 12-month memberships, with significant savings on both Performance and Ultimate plans. The Performance membership supports streaming up to 1080p at 60 fps, while the Ultimate membership provides RTX 4080 or 5080-class performance, enabling up to 4K resolution and 120 fps. The service simplifies gaming by managing installations and updates in the cloud, allowing access to a vast library of games without the need for expensive hardware. Upcoming titles include Guild Wars 3, which is set to launch soon, and players can currently enjoy Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged with exclusive rewards. New releases on GeForce NOW include NBA THE RUN, Witchspire, SpaceCraft, Duet Night Abyss, DOOM Eternal, and The Elder Scrolls Online. Pro Cycling Manager 26 is set to launch on June 15, and Denshattack! is expected on July 15.

Winsage

June 12, 2026

Microsoft is adding a new customizable Start menu to Windows 11: Here’s a first look

Microsoft has introduced customization enhancements for the Start menu in Windows 11, available in preview through the Windows 11 Insider Program. Users can now fully configure which segments of the Start menu are displayed, allowing them to toggle off individual segments: Pinned, Recommended, and All apps. Accessing these options can be done via the Windows Settings app or by right-clicking an empty space in the Start menu. The Recommended feed now allows users to specify the types of items displayed, such as excluding recommended apps while still viewing recent files and installed applications. Users can also adjust the size of the Start menu between small and large, and they have the option to hide their account name and profile picture. However, users cannot rearrange the order of the segments, which remains fixed.

Winsage

June 11, 2026

“Not only viable but quite enjoyable”: I used Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM to see if it’s as bad as everyone says

Dell unveiled the XPS 13 at Computex, starting at 9 for students and ,199 for the general public. The device features a baseline configuration of 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core Series 3 chip with integrated LPDDR5x memory. The XPS 13 offers a memory bandwidth of 60GB/s, significantly higher than the 10.6GB/s of an older Windows 11 desktop with 8GB of single-channel DDR4 RAM. During testing, the XPS 13 handled multitasking well, with memory usage peaking at 7.2GB while running multiple applications and a 4K video stream. The laptop is set to launch on June 16, 2026.

Winsage

June 11, 2026

Microsoft refuses to add this File Explorer feature, so the Files app stepped up

The Files app has introduced a feature in version 4.1.3 that allows users to calculate folder sizes on demand, which was not available in Windows 11's File Explorer. Users can toggle this option in Settings, and when disabled, a View size button appears in the Size column for easy access. The app now retains selection across different layouts, ensuring previously selected items remain highlighted. It also offers multiple methods for clearing tags from files, including options from the context menu, toolbar, and Command Palette. Additionally, the update features a refreshed OneDrive icon that reflects current branding, and several fixes have been implemented, including resolving issues with extracting tar archives and correcting display problems for BitLocker locked drives.

Winsage

June 11, 2026

Major Microsoft Edge versions will now ship every two weeks: Microsoft confirms plans to ship new Edge features and changes twice a month

Microsoft has announced a new release schedule for its Edge web browser, transitioning to a two-week release cycle from the previous monthly schedule. This change aims to provide users with a more consistent flow of updates, delivering approximately half the amount of new content with each release. The updates will be smaller and more manageable, enhancing user experience and security.

Winsage

June 11, 2026

“It is intentional” Microsoft says Windows 11’s broken folder icons are by design. Here’s what’s going on.

In the June 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 and Windows 10, Microsoft implemented a change that prevents custom folder icons and localized folder names from appearing if derived from an untrusted "desktop.ini" file. Users may initially perceive this as a bug, as folders may revert to default settings without user intervention. To maintain customizations, organizations should add trusted sources to the "Trusted Sites" list via Control Panel. Businesses can enable the "Allow the use of remote paths in file shortcut icons" policy through the Group Policy Editor, although this may reduce security. Users can also remove the Mark-of-the-Web tag from trusted "desktop.ini" files using PowerShell commands. This update reflects a broader trend of prioritizing security over customization in the operating system.

AppWizard

June 11, 2026

Android Auto Got A Useful New Supported App For June 2026

Adobe has released an update (v26.5.0.45958) for Android Auto on June 5, which adds PDF support. This update includes a Read Aloud feature that allows users to listen to audio renditions of their PDFs. Not all PDFs are compatible with this feature, as only certain documents will trigger the Android Media player when selected. Users must ensure that Adobe Acrobat is updated on their Android smartphones to access this capability. Additionally, future enhancements for Android Auto are expected in 2026, including widgets, HD video playback while parked, and improved integration with Google's AI agent, Gemini.