2025-06-15
PeaZip 10.5.0 has been released and represents a notable advancement in the file manager, enhancing archive browsing and editing capabilities while introducing new functionalities. The software now accommodates all file browser styles and icon sizes on macOS, enabling users to navigate NTFS Alternate Data Streams on Windows.
2025-06-14
CrapFixer 1.15.137 has been released. The app now respects the default browser, allowing users to access internal web links in Edge. The update also improves the Tools section UI and fixes minor bugs. Currently, the focus is on maintaining current features, but a custom import function is on the roadmap.
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Graphics Cards: MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC Video Card Review, MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio OC Plus Review - Excellent Temperature and Efficiency
Storage: Crucial’s latest external SSD is speedy, tiny, and spacious – but why isn’t it USB4?, Kingston Fury Renegade G5 2 TB Review, Patriot P400 V4 1TB PCIE Gen4 x4 M2 2280 SSD Review, Team Group X2 MAX USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Portable SSD Review
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 to Windows Insiders in the dev channel. The latest build presents enhanced Copilot+ PC experiences, featuring a new agent within Settings and an improved Recall export functionality for transferring snapshots to third-party applications and websites. The export process is safeguarded by comprehensive security and privacy measures, which encompass encryption, Windows Hello authentication, and decryption utilizing the export code. If you lose the export code or suspect unauthorized access, you must reset the export code. Export options encompass both past snapshots and continuous snapshots. IT administrators have the capability to configure Recall export for managed devices through the AllowRecallExport policy or the relevant Group Policy setting. The process of exporting recall and snapshot information is initiated by the user, and IT administrators or other personnel are not permitted to initiate an export on behalf of end users.
Microsoft has announced various updates and enhancements for Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs. The implementation includes the introduction of two new actions: Utilize Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling users to submit text or images and pose inquiries, along with the capability to execute actions directly from an email address. The enhanced features facilitate seamless connections with colleagues or acquaintances via Microsoft Teams. The search box in Settings has been repositioned to the top center to enhance the consistency of the search experience. Windows will now present the Windows activation and expiration dialogs as notification toasts, prompting users to take necessary action.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4441 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel on Windows 11 24H2. The build introduces new features, including the ability to export Recall snapshots for sharing with third-party apps and websites. When opening Recall for the first time, Windows Insiders in the European Economic Area will receive a unique Recall export code. Exports are encrypted, require Windows Hello authentication, and can only be decrypted with the export code. Microsoft does not have access to the export code and cannot help recover it if lost. If lost or suspected of unauthorized access, users should reset Recall. Exporting options include past snapshots and continuous snapshots. For managed devices, IT admins can configure Recall export using the AllowRecallExport policy or corresponding Group Policy setting. Exporting recall and snapshot information is a user-initiated process, and IT admins or other users cannot initiate an export on behalf of end users.
2025-06-13
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Displays: iiyama 27″ GB2795HSU-B1 280Hz Full HD VA Monitor Review
Gaming: Lenovo Legion Go S makes the most of the Ryzen Z1 and SteamOS to slay the competition
Graphics Cards: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC 8G Graphics Card Review
Motherboards: ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Pro Wi-Fi Review
Storage: Crucial P510 1TB Review, Lexar NM1090 PRO PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2TB SSD Review
AMD has announced the release of Radeon Software Adrenalin 25.6.2, which introduces new game support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) for The Alters, Delta Force, Dragonkin, and RoadCraft. The update addresses several issues, including the Oculus Rift S exhibiting a green tint when used with AMD Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs, stuttering and reduced performance during alt-tab actions and while streaming to Discord with multiple monitors, occasional application crashes or driver timeouts when playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Ray Tracing enabled on the Radeon RX 9060 XT, difficulties launching The Last of Us Part I on Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics products, and subpar performance while playing Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on Radeon RX 9070 series graphics products.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel running Windows 11 23H2. The update introduces various features and enhancements, such as a new app defaults button, a new .pdf default button, and a visual preview for Windows Share links or web content. The standard rollout encompasses updates for audit, authentication, Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA), display kernel, network file sharing, performance, shell, Windows Hello, and Windows Search. The update resolves concerns related to auditing privilege usage, authentication, COSA, display kernel, network file sharing, performance, shell, kiosk devices, Windows Hello, and Windows Search. The update resolves issues with kiosk devices that become unresponsive after an administrator locks and unlocks them, and it also fixes a problem with Windows Search responding slowly.
Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 to Windows Insiders in the release preview channel running Windows 10 22H2. The update encompasses various enhancements, such as revised Country and Operator Settings Asset profiles, resolved issues with Component Object Model functionality on Windows platforms, and an upgraded curl tool to version 8.13.0. The update also implements minor adjustments in the EEA region regarding default browsers, which encompass additional file and link types pinned to the taskbar and Start menu, along with a distinct one-click button for modifying .pdf defaults. The update also resolves issues related to device registration in the Entra ID Windows Account Manager plugin, eliminates unused language packs and Feature on Demand packages, and addresses concerns with the Start Menu, settings, servers, and file servers.
The May 2025 release of Visual Studio Code features multiple updates, including MCP, which enhances agent coding flow, facilitates access to authentication-required MCP servers, enables debugging of MCP servers in development mode, and allows for the publishing of MCP servers from an extension. Furthermore, it facilitates the organization and management of related tools, enables the visualization of files in the Source Control Graph view, and supports the assignment and tracking of tasks for the GitHub Copilot Coding Agent.
2025-06-12
Belim has announced the release of CrapFixer 1.14.125.
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Casing: Super Flower Zillion Direct Review: Built to Breathe
Displays: Although the BenQ DesignVue PD3226G is first and foremost a professional monitor, it has competent gaming skills
Gaming: Lies of P: Overture Review - One More Lie
Graphics Cards: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC 8G Graphics Card Review, ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC Graphics Card Review
Input: ASUS high-end keyboard "ROG Azoth Extreme" Review - Does elegance meet technical perfection?
Memory: T-FORCE XTREEM CKD DDR5 8400MHz 48GB Review
Mobile: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Slim, Sleek, But Living On The Edge
Storage: Lexar NQ780 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review, Memblaze PBlaze7 7940 30.72 TB Review
2025-06-11
Microsoft has released KB5063060, an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 24H2, which encompasses quality enhancements, security updates, and a resolution for an incompatibility issue with Easy Anti-Cheat. The update addresses the problem of Windows potentially restarting unexpectedly when launching games through the service. The download and installation process occurs automatically via Windows Update and Microsoft Update, regardless of whether Easy Anti-Cheat is currently installed on the device. The update streamlines the on-premises deployment of servicing stack updates.
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 18 Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop Review
Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex CPU Cooler Review
Gaming: Dune: Awakening – Early Impressions Review and Benchmarks, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Review – Rolling Up a Respectable Roguelite
Graphics Cards: ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC Graphics Card Review, AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB review: plenty of performance with 16GB
Input: Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition Review
Power: FSP MEGA TI 1650W Titanium power supply review
The Windows Package Manager 1.11.350-preview is a preview build of WinGet, providing experimental features including DSC v3 processing, configuration export, and font support. The support for 32-bit ARM has been discontinued, while compatibility with Microsoft Desired State Configuration, configuration export, and font management through winget settings has been introduced. Changes include aligning UndockedRegFreeWinRT with the same vcpkg_installed directory, upgrading to a more recent version of libyaml, incorporating the DSCv3 admin settings resource, resolving issues with debug builds in the latest VS version, and introducing the ReleaseStatic configuration to the WinGetServer project.
Microsoft has released the fifth preview release of .NET 10, emphasizing enhancements in several domains such as the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI. The release features enhancements in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), runtime efficiency, lining, and ARM64 write barriers. The updates encompass C#, F#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET Core & Blazor, XAML Global Namespaces, XAML Implicit Namespaces, and the capability to intercept web requests. The release also encompasses enhancements in .NET for Android, iOS, Mac Catalyst, macOS, tvOS, Windows Forms, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). The release notes present a comprehensive overview of identified issues and enhancements in quality.
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