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Winsage

July 26, 2026

Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro and Office for $25.99

A bundle offering lifetime licenses for Windows 11 Pro and Office Professional Plus 2019 is available for .99, down from its original price of 9.99. The Office Professional Plus 2019 suite includes applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Windows 11 Pro features include Snap Layouts, BitLocker device encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, and Windows Sandbox. Support for Office 2019 will end in October 2025, and Publisher 2019 will reach its end of support in October 2026. The licenses are tied to a single PC and cannot be transferred.

Winsage

July 26, 2026

Windows 11’s File Explorer is now faster at deleting large files, in a rare speed win from Microsoft

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8935 on July 20, which improves File Explorer's ability to delete large, fragmented files more quickly in certain scenarios. The update promises at least a 30% speed increase for bulk deletions and enhances the responsiveness of the Home tab in File Explorer. The Recommended section now supports touch scrolling. Future updates will include a modernization of the Properties dialog and improvements to search functionality. These enhancements aim to address the sluggishness of File Explorer, which has been attributed to fragmentation issues in NTFS and the hybrid architecture of the application.

Winsage

July 23, 2026

Mac users can get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for life for $165

Microsoft has introduced a bundle that includes Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro for a price of .97, reduced from .99. Office 2024 is compatible with Mac systems and includes applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, functioning offline with automatic syncing. It features advanced AI tools such as Smart Compose for Word and Dynamic Arrays for Excel. Windows 11 Pro offers security features like BitLocker for drive encryption and Hyper-V for creating virtual machines. This bundle serves as an alternative for users transitioning from Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Winsage

July 23, 2026

How to build the ultimate Windows 11 home office setup for freelancers

Freelancers can optimize their Windows 11 home setup by choosing the Pro version for its productivity and security features, including snap layouts, virtual desktops, Focus Sessions, and Microsoft Copilot. Microsoft Office 2024, priced at , offers essential applications like Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and OneNote to streamline project management and communication. Investing in a larger monitor enhances productivity and visibility, especially for multitasking, while adjustable tables and blue-light features can improve comfort and reduce eye strain. Quality peripherals, such as ergonomic keyboards and customizable mice, along with a docking station for multiple connections, are crucial for an efficient workspace.

Winsage

July 22, 2026

Redmond’s reaper cometh: October 2026 set to bury a graveyard of Microsoft products

October 2026 will see the end of support for several Microsoft products, including Office LTSC 2021, which requires organizations to transition to LTSC 2024 or Microsoft 365 for continued support. Windows Server 2022 will exit mainstream support on October 13, 2026, while Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions will also reach their end of life on the same date. The enterprise and education versions of Windows 11 23H2 will be supported until November 10, 2026. Publisher 2021 will be discontinued without a successor. Additionally, Entra ID Sign-In risk policies will be phased out on October 1, 2026, necessitating a transition to Conditional Access to maintain user and sign-in risk protection. SQL Server 2017 is scheduled for retirement in October 2027.

AppWizard

July 22, 2026

What ‘long tail’ should you expect for your PC game in 2026?

GameDiscoverCo hosted the 'Scrappy Saves The Animals' game jam in collaboration with the Oakland Ballers on Itch.io, with the top game being Scrappy’s Rescue Run, which will be showcased at an upcoming event. GDCO Pro reported on trending unreleased Steam games, with Dear Passengers leading in wishlists, followed by Paper Shredder and Guildrun. An analysis revealed that AI-flagged games achieve around 3,000 sales, which is 55% of the rate of non-AI titles. The Binding Of Isaac Complete Bundle sold nearly 4 million additional units after a 90% off sale during the Steam Summer Sale. A developer was arrested for injecting malware into Steam games, affecting around 8,000 users and stealing approximately 0,000 in cryptocurrency. Roblox announced a UGC-centric Build feature, raising concerns about predatory offers to creators. Xbox Game Pass added titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Beast of Reincarnation. Valve updated SteamVR with a more VR-native interface. Epic Games and Google withdrew a lawsuit settlement attempt that could impact Android app stores. GameDiscoverCo Pro introduced automated graph annotations for Steam demo launches. An analysis of games released between July 2023 and July 2025 showed cumulative sales increases over time, with higher-priced titles having better long-term sales. Multiplayer and co-op games are experiencing promising sales trajectories. The GameDiscover Show has returned, discussing trends in game discovery and insights from GDCo’s AI survey.

Winsage

July 21, 2026

This week, you can get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life together for just $33

A lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro is available for .97 until July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, significantly reduced from the regular price of 9.99. This bundle includes essential applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and allows installation on a single Windows PC without recurring fees. Windows 11 Pro offers features like BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox, along with core functionalities like Snap layouts and DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Winsage

July 21, 2026

Windows 11 will let you search for your files in plain language

Microsoft is testing a new semantic search feature for Windows 11's File Explorer, which aims to improve file search by understanding user intent rather than relying on exact word matches. This feature allows users to search in natural language, such as "photos from last summer" or "Europe trip budget," and can identify files based on context, even if specific names are not mentioned. The functionality is powered by an AI model that operates locally on users' machines to maintain privacy and does not require an internet connection. However, it is only available on Copilot+ PCs, which have specialized AI chips capable of executing at least 40 trillion operations per second, limiting access for users with older machines. Currently, the feature is available only to Windows Insiders as Microsoft rolls it out in test builds.

Winsage

July 20, 2026

Microsoft is moving another Outlook feature behind a Copilot paywall

Microsoft will retire the Meeting Insight feature for Outlook users by early September 2026, after which users will lose access to meeting insights, relevant files, and emails. The company is introducing a new feature called "Prepare for this meeting" to summarize content for upcoming meetings. Previously, Meeting Insight did not require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, but Microsoft is now requiring this license for Copilot Chat across applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Microsoft has expanded its Copilot initiative to nearly 80 products and is shifting towards a paid model for features that were once complimentary.

AppWizard

July 19, 2026

Stop tap tap tapping on your Android keyboard and get the message through faster with this ancient but underrated feature

The demand for faster typing on smartphones has increased, particularly for professionals, students, and interns. Swipe typing, also known as Glide Typing on Gboard, allows users to glide their finger across the keyboard without lifting it for each letter, significantly enhancing typing speed. To use this method on a Google Pixel 8 with Android 16 and Gboard, users should tap on a text box, slide their finger across the keyboard, and lift it only when finishing a word. For Samsung Keyboard users, Swype mode must be enabled in the settings. Gboard's swipe typing feature becomes more intelligent with use, providing word suggestions and allowing users to teach it new words. This feature is effective in multiple languages, including Urdu, and can also be used on Wear OS smartwatches. Although there may be an initial learning curve, swipe typing can greatly improve typing efficiency and is often met with curiosity from others.