Simplewall 3.8.6.1 has been released and is a maintenance release that resolves issues #1977, #1979, and #1958, which include corrected errors, startup crashes, and crash dumps.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Cooling: NZXT’s latest AIO cooler can run stealthily silent or, noisily with some of the best performance we’ve seen
Gaming: Blades of Fire Review - God of the Forge
Graphics Cards: GeForce RTX 5060 8GB review
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 64GB DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory Kit Review, Team Group T-Force CKD XTREEM DDR5-8800 48 GB CL42 Review
Motherboards: ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi ATX Motherboard Review
Printers: Formlabs Form 4L is everything we like about the Form 4, but bigger
Storage: BeeStation Plus Review: 8 TB Plug-and-Play NAS with Local AI
Other: Siri Can Clean Your House With the Roborock Saros 10R

AMD has announced the Radeon AI Pro R9700, a model designed specifically for artificial intelligence applications. This product marks the inaugural release in the new "Radeon AI Pro" series, featuring a substitution of the prefix "R" with "W." The model number is prefixed with an "R," and distribution will be managed by board partners.

The theoretical computing power (Compute FP16) associated with the Navi 48 GPU falls short compared to the leading models of the W7000 series (Navi 31). Additionally, the W7900, equipped with 48 GB, provides 50% more memory. AMD guarantees 1,531 TFLOPS in AI applications utilizing the INT4 data format, closely matching the RX 9070 XT's performance of 1,557 TFLOPS.

AMD has unveiled its Ryzen Threadripper (Pro) 9000 at Computex 2025, a new solution for the high-end desktop (HEDT) and workstation (Pro) segments. The desktop processors have 64 cores, while the workstation processors have 96 cores. Both models offer improved performance in the familiar socket.

The processors, especially without heat spreaders, are fascinating to see under the hood. Since each of these CCDs has eight cores, the HEDT segment does not have the chips installed, leaving 32 cores missing. The 64-core processor is implemented using the remaining eight chips.

Fort Firewall 3.17.8 has been released, offering options to address the Windows 11 style, incorporate Windows Vista and Windows styles, modify traffic statistics, and adjust the tray color for Block LAN Traffic.

NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Game Ready Driver for Windows 10 64-bit and 11 designed for GeForce RTX 5060 GPUs, ensuring an optimal gaming experience for the latest titles that support DLSS 4 technology. The fix addresses gaming issues, including crashes, black screen corruption, and failures following the update to R575 drivers. Furthermore, it addresses various issues, including absent UI components and the Varjo XR3 HMD's compatibility with RTX 50 series GPUs.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Casing: DeepCool CH690 Digital Case Review
Input:  NZXT Lift Elite Ultralight Wireless Gaming Mouse Review, MechLands M75 review – A bold entry into magnetic keyboards
Motherboards: ASRock B850 Steel Legend Wi-Fi Review
Power: Nomad's Universal Cable for Apple Watch is Ideal for Travel
Storage: Phison PASCARI X200E 6.4 TB Review

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, introducing AI actions in File Explorer, enabling users to engage more thoroughly with files through right-click options. There are four available image actions: Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background. Recent enhancements in Microsoft 365 files feature capabilities for summarizing documents and generating FAQs. Access to AI actions requires users to hold a Microsoft 365 subscription with a Copilot subscription and to be enrolled in the Microsoft 365 Insider Program.

Microsoft has unveiled Advanced Settings for Windows 11 users, featuring options to enable long paths, virtual workspaces, and File Explorer with version control. The features facilitate the removal of MAX_PATH limitations from Win32 file and directory functions, the enabling or disabling of virtual environments, and the display of Git information directly within File Explorer. The Windows search box on the taskbar has received enhancements, including a notification for incomplete search results and a status update for files and folders. The availability of Chinese support for voice access has been temporarily suspended. The widgets board has been enhanced with a more structured, tailored, and captivating feed, along with the introduction of Copilot-curated stories. Windows 11 has also implemented User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management, which contributes to reducing power consumption and enhancing battery life. The Windows share window now enables users to choose compression scales for images, and the Windows Backup application has undergone testing.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4151 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. New features include AI actions in File Explorer, allowing users to interact more deeply with files by right-clicking to take actions like editing images or summarizing documents. Four image actions are currently available: Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background. Microsoft 365 files will soon see new AI actions, including summarizing documents and creating FAQs. To access these actions, users must be Microsoft 365 subscribers with a Copilot subscription.

Microsoft has introduced Advanced Settings, a redesign of the For Developers page, to make its settings easier to find for a broader audience. The Advanced page now includes features like enabling long paths, virtual workspaces, and File Explorer+ version control. The page also includes text descriptions for assistive technologies like Narrator and Voice Access. Improvements are being rolled out to the Beta Channel with the toggle on. The Windows search box on the taskbar has been improved, and Chinese support in voice access has been temporarily disabled. The widgets board has a more organized, personalized, and engaging feed, with Copilot-curated stories. User Interaction-Aware CPU Power management is introduced to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. Windows Share now allows users to select compression scales for images. The Windows Backup app is being tested in different variations. Snipping Tool's text extractor feature has been added.

Microsoft has released KB5061768, an out-of-band update that resolves security vulnerabilities and enhances quality in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021, and Windows 10 22H2. The update encompasses enhancements derived from the May 13, 2025, update KB5058379 and addresses a recognized issue on devices equipped with Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT). The update also integrates the most recent servicing stack update (SSU) for the operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU), enhancing the reliability of the update process and implementing quality improvements to the servicing stack responsible for installing Windows updates.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.4188 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The upgrade includes more intelligent text actions, such as Ask Copilot, which enables users to send specific text or photos straight to Microsoft Copilot. Users can also set the shortcut button to open Click to Do with a single click, double-click, or press and hold in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Pen & Windows Ink.

Copilot is now available for Windows via Win+C, and users can customize their Copilot key and Win+C experience at any moment. Users can communicate with Copilot on Windows by holding down the Copilot key or Win+C for two seconds, pressing Esc or being silent for a few seconds, or using Alt+Spacebar.

PowerToys 0.91.1 fixes stability issues in v0.91 based on incoming rates. The update fixes issues with the command palette, workspaces, and quick accent. Key improvements include resolving extension launch failures in admin mode, enabling command-line options support in classic Win32 apps, and allowing the activation key to be held only after activation.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: MSI Titan 18 HX AI Laptop Review
Cooling: Never heard of Endorfy? You won’t hear its latest cooler either!
Displays: The Espresso Display 15 Pro gives you 4K goodness and vibrant colors, but it’ll cost you
Graphics Cards: SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB OC Graphics Card Review
Input: Keychron B6 Pro Review: a considerably cheaper alternative to Logitech MX Keys S
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-FORCE Delta Eco 64GB DDR5-6000 Memory Kit Review
Power: Sharge ICEMAG 2, the world's first Qi2 wireless power bank with active cooling
Storage: Phison Pascari X200E 6.4TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD Review

Belim has released CrapFixer 1.1, featuring the app name presented in CamelCase for enhanced readability and branding. The application has introduced a new LogActionsController, enhanced the Log Analyzer Online, and implemented automatic pasting from the clipboard. The application startup time has been enhanced through refactoring and optimized RAM utilization.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Cooling: Valkyrie V240 LITE Review, Valkyrie V360 Lite AIO CPU Cooler Review
Displays: AOC’s Q27G4XY is a 2-in-1 monitor equally adept at gaming and TV viewing
Graphics Cards: INNO3D GeForce RTX 5060 Ti TWIN X2 8GB Review - The Lesser RTX 5060 Ti
Storage: Kingston Fury Renegade G5 4TB SSD Review - King for a Day, Orico IG740 Pro 2TB SSD Review - Mass TLC on the Cheap

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, addressing issues related to the emoji and more panel in Windows 11.

The new system tray icon on the taskbar allows users to easily express themselves using emojis, GIFs, and kaomoji across all apps and surfaces. The update also includes increased support for text scaling across File Explorer, File Open/Save dialogs, and the copy dialogs. The logic for apps pinned to the desktop has been updated, making them bigger and easier to see. Other fixes include voice typing not starting from the touch keyboard when using the Chinese (Simplified) narrow layout, a high-hit ctmon.exe crash, and an explorer.exe crash related to snap layouts. The taskbar icons have been fixed, and issues with night light and FPS caps have been resolved. Network issues have been mitigated, and audio issues have been resolved, including MIDI devices not being recognized in recent Canary flights.