The initial test release for Fort Firewall 3.18.8 is now available for evaluation, accompanied by a change log that specifies a power resume is required to update the driver's configuration.

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

Computers: GMKtec EVO-X2 Review an AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 Powerhouse
Displays: AOC Gaming U27G4R 4K@160Hz 1080@320Hz Dual Resolution Monitor Review
Graphics Cards: ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi OC 16 GB Graphics Card Review - 3.1 GHz RDNA 4 With Fantastic Cooling & Gaming Performance
Storage: Lexar NM1090 Pro 4 TB Review

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 to Windows Insiders in the Canary channel.

The update includes taskbar icon scaling, quick machine recovery, adding custom words to the dictionary in voice access, and Screen Curtain in Narrator. The privacy dialogs for app permissions have been updated to a system modal dialog, and Microsoft Entra ID authentication requests will be rendered using WebView2. Accessibility flyouts have been grouped in quick settings, and text descriptions for assistive technologies like Narrator and Voice Access have been added. Users can now unpin specific pinned apps using the PinGeneration option. File Explorer has added dividers, and Adaptive Energy Saver is being previewed. Windows Share now offers a visual preview of content, and users can select compression scales for images. Voice access now supports Chinese and Japanese, and Narrator now guides users through new features. Other improvements include improved performance when extracting archive files, improved input, and fixed issues with settings.

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

Casing: SilverStone SETA A2 Review, GameMax Leader 2 Review – A Bold, Spacious Case for Next-Gen Builds
Cooling: Chieftec Iceberg 360 Review
Graphics Cards: GALAX GeForce RTX 5060 EX 8 GB Graphics Card Review - MSRP Model With Compact, Dual-Fan, RGB-Lit Cooler, GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 EAGLE OC ICE SFF 12G Video Card Review
Mobile: REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet review: 9-inches of OLED goodness and massive 8,200mAh battery
Storage: MSI Gaming SPATIUM M570 PRO PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2TB SSD Review
Other: Aqara's G410 Doorbell Camera Brings HomeKit Support and Hub Features for $130

Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code 1.102.0 with a range of updates, such as the open-sourced GitHub Copilot Chat extension, MCP support, and enhancements to the editor experience. Users have the opportunity to explore and contribute to the extension, create custom instructions, and utilize custom modes for tasks such as planning or research. MCP servers are now accessible in profiles and Settings Sync, and tasks can be delegated to the Copilot coding agent.

UniGetUI 3.2.1 Beta 4 has been released and features several updates, including the addition of a dependencies field on the Package Details page, the implementation of cloud backup and restore functionality, enhancements to package bundles, and the capability for cargo to download crates.

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

Casing: Fractal Design Epoch RGB TG Review
Computers: Beelink SEi13 Pro "Intel Core i9-13900HK" Mini PC Review - Productivity Powerhouse For Under $550
Cooling: NZXT Kraken Elite RGB 240 & 360mm AIO Cooler Review, TRYX Panorama SE Review: A 6.5-inch Curved AMOLED Screen AIO
Displays: Review of the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCDM - UHD QD OLED on 27 inches with high-end performance and minor weaknesses
Headphones: Meze Audio 105 AER Open-Back Headphones Review

Microsoft has released TypeScript 5.9 Beta, which encompasses various enhancements, featuring a streamlined and modernized tsc --init flag, support for import defer, and the inclusion of the --module node20 capability. The updated tsc --init command produces a tsconfig.json file that is now more detailed and user-friendly. The newly introduced import defer syntax facilitates module evaluation without immediate execution, thereby enhancing control over the timing of work and side effects. This feature is advantageous for conditionally loading modules that require costly or platform-specific initialization. It enhances startup performance by postponing module evaluation for application features until they are genuinely required. The beta remains unaltered or "downleveled" by TypeScript and is designed for deployment in native runtimes or bundlers.

TypeScript 5.9 introduces a stable option named node20 for the --module and --moduleResolution settings, designed in accordance with Node.js v20. This option is expected to remain consistent moving forward. TypeScript now features summary descriptions for numerous DOM APIs derived from the MDN documentation. The "quick info verbosity" feature enables users to delve deeper into types within quick info tooltips. The language server offers a configurable maximum hover length, enabling a greater amount of information to be presented in hover tooltips by default. TypeScript 5.9 enhances cache instantiations on mappers, minimizing unnecessary work and allocations, while also preventing closure creation in file or directory existence checks using source.

CrapFixer 1.18.200 has been released and now includes a modern "Policy Editor" called NAppClean.exe, suitable for admins or those who prefer a structured approach to applying tweaks. NAppClean can be downloaded as a standalone tool.

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

Casing: Corsair FRAME 5000D RS Review, Corsair Frame 5000D Review (with $300 Elite Tray), Corsair FRAME 5000D RS ARGB Modular Mid-Tower Case Review
Computers: Geekom IT13 2025 "Intel Core i9-13900HK" Mini PC Review - 14 Cores at 5.4 GHz For Under $650
Cooling: Phanteks M25 Gen2 120mm Fan Review - Budget Airflow, Tryx ROTA Pro 120mm Fan Review, be quiet! Silent Loop 3 360 AIO Review
Graphics Cards: GTBOX G-DOCK review - eGPU with USB4 or OCuLink?
Motherboards: MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi
Storage: T-Force XTREEM CKD 48 GB DDR5-8800 CL42 Memory Review – Fast CUDIMM With 10,200 MT/s OC Capability, Acer FA200 4TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD Review

Microsoft has released AttackSurfaceAnalyzer 2.3.323, which has been enhanced with modifications, including the relocation of the GitHub release to a distinct job and an update to SECURITY.md.

Microsoft has released the July 2025 security update release, which includes 130 Microsoft CVEs, including Service Fabric, Windows Kernel, Remote Desktop Client, Windows Visual Basic Scripting, Microsoft Intune, Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX), Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME), Windows Storage VSP Driver, Windows GDI, Windows Event Tracing, Universal Print Management Service, Windows Cred SSProvider Protocol, Azure Monitor Agent, Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME), Microsoft PC Manager, Microsoft Office, Windows MBT Transport driver, Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows Hyper-V, Windows Connected Devices Platform Service, Windows BitLocker, Windows Update Service, Windows SMB, Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave, Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension, Windows Kernel, Windows Secure Kernel Mode, Windows Office Excel, Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service, Windows SSDP Service, HID class driver, Remote Desktop Client, Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host, Windows AppX Deployment Service, Windows Cryptographic Services, Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows TDX.sys, Windows Event Tracing, Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows User-Mode Driver Framework Host, Workspace Broker, Windows Kernel, Windows Win32K - ICOMP, and Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS).

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

Computers: GEEKOM IT15 Mini PC Review
Cooling: Can you stack thermal pads to achieve thicker layers? Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro Review and an astonishing finding | Practice
Headphones: SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Review, OneOdio Focus A6 review: high quality, low price, with -48dB ANC, and Bluetooth 6.0
Motherboards: Colorful CVN X870 ARK Frozen V14 Motherboard Review - White Aesthetics & 17-Phase VRM Under $250, NZXT N9 X870E Review
Networking: GL.INET COMET REMOTE KVM REVIEW - THE PERFECT WAY TO CONTROL YOUR DEVICE WHILST ON THE GO
Speakers: OXS Thunder Pro+ Spatial Audio Sound System Review
Storage: Team Group T-Force GC PRO Gen5 2 TB NVMe SSD Review - Solid Performance Under $200, Acer Predator GM9000 2TB Gen5 M.2 SSD Review

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.92.1. The update addresses issues in File Explorer add-ons, Command Palette, and app state reset.