Windows app Archives

Winsage

August 7, 2026

Exclusive: Turbo VPN releases emergency Windows update after TechRadar uncovers persistent IP leaks

Turbo VPN's Windows client has faced significant privacy issues, including active IP leaks and misconfigured protocols. Owned by Innovative Connecting Pte. Limited in Singapore, it has over 500 million downloads on Android. Initial testing revealed that version 3.6.0.0 did not resolve IPv6 address leaks, despite IPv4 addresses being masked. A subsequent update, version 3.7.0.0, successfully blocked unencrypted IPv6 traffic while maintaining IPv4 masking. Testing showed that the proprietary protocol Lepus functions differently from standard VPNs, routing non-browser data through a local proxy without encryption. Turbo VPN's response indicated that the observed issues were limited to specific network configurations, and they have since implemented improvements in the latest version. However, detailed information about their proprietary protocols remains unavailable.

Winsage

August 4, 2026

I used this free Microsoft Edge feature to replace a $29 subscription, here’s how it held up

Microsoft Edge includes a Read Aloud function, which allows users to listen to content. Speechify has launched a Windows app that offers real-time text-to-speech and voice typing capabilities. Speechify provides a variety of natural-sounding voices and allows users to customize speech speed and tone, while Edge's Read Aloud is integrated into the browsing experience without additional downloads. Speechify's app includes voice typing, a feature not available in Edge's Read Aloud.

Winsage

August 2, 2026

Microsoft Weekly: Xbox outage, fake Windows apps, new Windows 11 updates, and more

Microsoft has released two Cumulative Update Previews: KB5101681 for Windows 11, which includes calendar-based Windows Update pausing, a quieter Widgets experience, and enhanced accessibility features; and KB5101684 for Windows 10, which introduces Voice Isolation for Voice Access and new precision touchpad gesture controls. The company reported a record billion quarter for fiscal year 2026, with an 18% year-over-year increase, and Azure's annual revenue surpassed billion for the first time. Microsoft 365 Copilot's paid seat count exceeded 30 million. Xbox experienced a significant outage due to a failure in a shared licensing service, but services have since been restored. The Windows Insider Program released two Future Platforms builds that include features like Voice Isolation and a new scheduling system for updates. Wintoys transitioned to .NET 10 and Windows App SDK 2.3.1, while Notepad, Calculator, Clock, and Media Player received minor updates. Excel's July update added Power BI support and eliminated the AutoSave requirement. Microsoft confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary with 140 gaming stations and 25 playable titles. Double Fine laid off 23 employees, and Ubisoft canceled Project Maverick but is developing a new project. Xbox console owners can unlock PC versions of select games on Ubisoft Connect at no extra cost. Gears of War: E-Day introduced a new 12-player Horde Siege mode.

Winsage

July 30, 2026

Microsoft Quietly Adds New Windows App That Wants to Scan Your Face

Microsoft has started rolling out a new application called OneDrive Photos to select Windows 11 PCs, which automatically indexes local photo libraries and enhances user experience with AI-driven search capabilities and optional facial grouping features. The app can identify and showcase images stored locally, even without a Microsoft account, and provides AI-powered search functionality for locating photos through natural-language queries and optical character recognition. It includes a People feature that groups similar faces while ensuring privacy, with the option to disable it. OneDrive Photos is integrated with the existing OneDrive client and cannot be uninstalled independently; users must uninstall OneDrive entirely to remove the app. Microsoft has not commented on the rollout.

TrendTechie

July 29, 2026

WinBitTorrent: обернул qBittorrent в WinUI 3, красивый интерфейс и новые фишки

WinBitTorrent is a new torrent client developed using the qbittorrent-nox engine (version 5.2.3 with libtorrent 2.0.13) but features a native application interface built on WinUI 3 and the Windows App SDK 2.2, using .NET 8 and the MVVM pattern. It communicates with the engine through its Web API and can operate in both local and remote modes. Unique features include in-app torrent search with providers like RuTracker and The Pirate Bay, a movie catalog via TMDB, and a customizable context menu. WinBitTorrent is free and open-source, with an auto-update system in place.

Winsage

July 27, 2026

Powerful Windows 11 app Wintoys just got significantly better with long list of improvements

Microsoft has enhanced the Windows experience with utilities like the Media Creation Tool and PowerToys, while third-party applications like Wintoys, an unofficial counterpart to PowerToys, have also been updated. The latest version of Wintoys features performance improvements from upgrades to .NET 10 and Windows App SDK 2.3.1, resulting in a 30% reduction in RAM usage on the Services page, a 20% decrease on the Apps page, and a 10% improvement on the Startup entries page. Key updates include the ability to enable or disable the recommended section in the Start menu, manage recent items tracking, and a new Device metadata option to prevent unauthorized app installations. The Services page has been rewritten for better memory usage and real-time updates. Additional improvements include enhanced keyboard navigation, new acrylic backdrop features for Windows 10 and 11, and various bug fixes for system settings, network stats, and overall stability. The updated version of Wintoys is available for download via the Microsoft Store.

Winsage

July 20, 2026

LG Monitors Spotted Installing Adware-Like App on Windows PCs

LG monitors connected to Windows PCs can trigger the automatic installation of the LG Monitor App Installer, which promotes paid subscriptions to McAfee antivirus software without user consent. This app appears shortly after Windows Update installs relevant LG packages, displaying McAfee promotions frequently. The app is designed to launch at startup and operates outside the Windows App Sandbox, raising cybersecurity concerns. Reports indicate that this issue affects both newer and older LG monitor models. Microsoft allows manufacturers to link Store applications with device metadata, enabling such installations without clear user choice. Users can remove the app through Windows Settings, but doing so may block other useful applications. LG and Microsoft have not publicly addressed these concerns.

Winsage

July 15, 2026

Cursor Flaw Lets Malicious Cloned Repositories Trigger Windows Code Execution

Cursor, a development tool, has a security vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution by simply opening a project repository on Windows. This flaw, reported by AI security firm Mindgard, is due to the presence of a file named git.exe in the project root, which Cursor executes automatically without user prompts. Mindgard demonstrated this vulnerability by renaming Windows Calculator to git.exe and placing it in the project root, leading to multiple instances of Calculator launching upon opening the repository. Cursor has not yet released a patch or advisory for this issue, which was first reported on December 15, 2025, and remains in the latest version, 3.11, released on July 10, 2026. Users are advised to implement workarounds, such as using AppLocker or Windows App Control to block executables by name and path. Other vendors, including GitHub and Google, have encountered similar vulnerabilities, but none have released fixes. The issue highlights the risks associated with untrusted search paths in software development.

Winsage

July 13, 2026

Windows questions? How Copilot can analyze your PC settings now

Microsoft has introduced a new feature called PC Insights within its Copilot AI, aimed at simplifying troubleshooting within the Windows operating system. This feature allows users to ask questions about their system, such as battery health, BIOS version, CPU usage, network adapters, storage availability, and printer status. Users must download and install the Copilot Windows app to utilize PC Insights. Upon asking a question, Copilot requests permission to access system resources, which can be granted for a single request or for future similar requests. The AI retrieves the necessary data without storing or using personal files for training, and permissions can be revoked through the app's privacy settings. While PC Insights can provide information and clarify technical details, it cannot autonomously fix issues or implement system changes, requiring users to resolve identified problems themselves.

Winsage

June 25, 2026

Making Windows a developer platform, again

Setting up a PC with the base Dev Config has been streamlined for developers, utilizing the Winget configuration service to install applications, execute updates, and apply developer settings on Windows. Users can access setup scripts by cloning a GitHub repository or downloading a zip archive, with clear instructions provided by Microsoft. The installation may require a reboot during the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installation, but the script resumes automatically afterward. The process installs applications such as PowerShell, Git, GitHub command-line interfaces, Windows App SDK, Visual Studio Code, and language support for Node.js, Python, and .NET. It also includes developer-friendly fonts and a theme engine for Windows Terminal, along with options for customizing File Explorer and the Windows Task Bar. After WSL installation, developers can use WSL Comfort scripts to install additional tools and personalize their Windows Terminal experience. This utility has two phases: the Windows component configures WSL and Ubuntu, while the Linux component fine-tunes the WSL environment, allowing for zsh and starship terminal display tools. It also integrates popular command-line interfaces and supports the Homebrew package installer, targeting existing Ubuntu instances without needing a new Linux distribution installation.