Microsoft has released a new preview build of WinGet, which provides experimental support for DSC v3 processing and has discontinued support for 32-bit ARM. The updates incorporate parallel build capabilities, the elimination of arm32 support, the introduction of validation options for portable installer types, improved handling of access denied errors, and the addition of security context entries.

Simplewall 3.8.6, a maintenance update of the lightweight tool for configuring Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) on Windows 7 SP1 and higher operating systems, has been released. The application provides an intuitive interface, a rules editor, an internal blocklist, information on dropped packets, support for Windows Subsystem for Linux, compatibility with the Windows Store, support for Windows services, localization capabilities, and IPv6 support.

The latest update enhances its functionality, including fixed issues, improved dark theme support, and memory heap error fixes.

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

Casing: SilverStone Lucid 04 Review
Input: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review, PowerColor AM10 Wireless Mouse Review
Graphics Cards: INNO3D GeForce RTX 5070 Twin X2 Review - Compact 1440p Gaming
Power: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Storage: ADATA SC740 External Solid State Drive Review

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.90.0, which brings enhancements in features, stability, and automation capabilities. The release features multiple enhancements, notably the introduction of the Command Palette, which provides a swift launcher with an enriched display and expanded functionalities while maintaining optimal performance. The Color Picker has undergone an update from WPF UI to .NET WPF, leading to enhanced themes and visual consistency across various modes. The Windows Command Palette has been launched, offering an enhanced and versatile experience for users.

FancyZones has been updated to address several issues, including the incorrect data being written to the JSON file, misrepresentation of layout hotkeys, and the absence of the "None" option in the editor layout. The Image Resizer has undergone enhancements, including alerts concerning the utilization of the variables "shellItem" and "itemName" prior to their initialization.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5160 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel using Windows 11 23H2. This beta release introduces enhancements including speech recap in Narrator, enabling users to efficiently access spoken content, track live transcription, and replicate the last spoken output from Narrator. The live transcription of narrator speech serves as a valuable resource for assistive technology trainers, teachers of visually impaired individuals, and professionals with hearing impairments.

Changes and enhancements are being systematically implemented in the Beta Channel with the toggle activated. The Copilot feature on Windows can now be activated using the Win + C shortcut, allowing users to customize their Copilot key and enhance their Win + C experience at any moment. The press-to-talk feature enables users to engage with Copilot through voice commands, delivering immediate responses while allowing for seamless task continuation.

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

Cooling: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 PRO AIO CPU Water Cooler Review - How much Pro does it really have?
Displays: ALOGIC 40-inch Edge Ultrawide Monitor Review - A Productivity Beast for $1299
Memory: Crucial CUDIMM DDR5-6400 C52 2x16GB Review: Plug-and-Play Paradise for Arrow Lake
Power: Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition 80 PLUS Titanium ATX 3.1 PSU Review
Storage: Icy Dock MB204MP-B ExpressSlot Slide Review

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

Casing: COUGAR Airface ECO RGB Case Review: Gorgeous And Almost Flawless
Displays: The Dell Pro 14 Plus is fine as a company-issued portable monitor, but consumers will want a lot more
Input: Epomaker P87 Mechanical Wireless Keyboard Review
Gaming: Lutris 2025 review - Great progress, but the road is still long
Power: be quiet! Power Zone 2 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Storage: LincStation N2 review: Next-gen all-SSD 10GbE NAS for just $309? Yep

Fort Firewall 3.16.9 has been released, bringing two user interface updates that include an "ip_version(4, 6)" filter function and a GraphWindow capable of drawing ticks outside of the grid.

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

Casing: XPG Starker Air BTF Chassis Review: More than just extra cutouts
Computers: The Razer Blade 16 is super-thin for an RTX 5090 laptop, but Blackwell drivers still need work
Cooling: Thermaltake TOUGHFAN EX12 Pro High Static Pressure PC Cooling Fan Snow Edition Review
Graphics Cards: Yeston Radeon RX 9070 Sakura Atlantis review (the one with scent)
Headphones: Corsair’s latest flagship gaming headset sounds great in games, but I don’t recommend it – here’s why
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6400 C38 2x16GB Review: Deceitfully Fast
Motherboards: ASRock Phantom Gaming B850 Riptide Wi-Fi Review - Amazing Price/Performance, MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi Review, ASRock B850 Steel Legend WiFi AMD AM5 Motherboard Review, MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk & MAG B860M Mortar Motherboards Review
Power: BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station Review, Enermax REVOLUTION D.F. 12 850 W Review
Speakers: Sonos Arc Ultra Review: Rich Spatial Sound In A Premium Soundbar

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update enhances local semantic search capabilities, facilitating the discovery of documents, photos, and settings throughout Windows 11.

Individuals have the ability to utilize their own terminology to locate files, images, and configurations, thereby removing the necessity to recall file names, specific terms within file content, or the names of settings. The 40+ TOPS NPU integrated into Copilot+ PCs guarantees that these search enhancements function effectively, even in offline scenarios. Users have the option to modify the indexed locations on their PC or enable the "Enhanced" feature to index the entire system. The experience is available in specific languages and document formats, including .txt, .pdf, .docx, .doc, .rtf, .pptx, .ppt, .xls, and .xlsx for documents, as well as .jpg/.jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, and .ico for images. The update enhances the capability to locate photos saved in the cloud, allowing users to search for images stored locally on their Copilot+ PC and view precise matches for keywords within the text of cloud files.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 to Windows Insiders using Windows 11 24H2. The beta channel includes enhancements such as quick machine recovery (QMR), speech recap in Narrator, and a more streamlined user interface for unexpected restarts. QMR effectively resolves common boot problems on Windows 11 devices by automatically identifying and implementing solutions directly from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), thereby minimizing system downtime and the need for manual intervention. IT administrators are advised to enable, customize, or test this feature, which is set to be enabled by default for home users. Windows Insiders are invited to begin testing today and share their feedback through the Feedback Hub to enhance the feature further.

A newly introduced feature is the speech recap in Narrator, aimed at assisting users in monitoring spoken content, following live transcription, and easily copying the last spoken phrase using straightforward keyboard shortcuts. The live transcription of Narrator speech serves as a valuable resource for Assistive Technology trainers, teachers of students with visual impairments who provide support in classroom settings, and individuals who are hard of hearing and wish to utilize Narrator effectively.

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

Computers: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU Review: NVIDIA’s Best Mobile Gaming Chip Yet, Does this snazzy new ThinkPad stand out without the standard ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint?
Cooling: TRYX PANORAMA SE 360 ARGB AIO CPU Cooler Review, XPG LEVANTE II 360 Review
Graphics Cards: Palit GeForce RTX 5070 GamingPro OC Review, NVIDIA's "Modded" GeForce RTX 4090 with 48 GB VRAM: Test shows high background noise and disappointing gaming performance
Mobile: POCO F7 Ultra, Xiaomi's new affordable flagship powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite
Motherboards: ASRock Phantom Gaming B850 RIPTIDE WiFi Motherboard Review
Scanner: Revopoint MetroX Review - Good and affordable 3D scanner for the right target group
Storage: Netac NV7000-Q M.2 SSD Review - Another Budget-Friendly SSD