Articles from July 13, 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published on July 13, 2026
Word’s Copy Commands Are a Mess: Here’s How to Duplicate Documents on Any Device
It’s a routine task you probably do weekly – grab a Word document and save a version you can edit without touching the original. But the exact command to do that varies wildly depending on...
Windows 11’s Instant Hotspot Feature Silently Fixes the Tethering Hassle—Here’s Who Gets It
Microsoft quietly solved one of the most annoying parts of phone tethering on Windows 11: the repeated password entry and awkward setup dance. If you own a recent Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, OnePlus,...
Google Now Allows Account Creation Without Gmail – What It Means for Windows Users
Google’s account creation process has long included an option to sign up without a Gmail address, but a comprehensive guide published on July 13 by Technobezz is making the feature hard to ignore....
Windows Specification Checks in 2026: Why WMIC Is Dead and What to Use Instead
Microsoft’s quiet deprecation of the long-relied-on WMIC command has finally caught up with Windows users who still reach for ancient terminal commands to check their PC specs. Combined with...
Stop hunting for GIF apps: How every major platform now builds animations right in
The year is 2026, and the animated GIF is still everywhere. It loops in chat threads, illustrates how-to articles, and flashes across social feeds, all while remaining a surprisingly compact and...
Dynabook Tecra A65-M Prioritizes User Upgrades Over AI Hype, but Flubs the Basics of Hybrid Work
Dynabook has quietly begun selling the Tecra A65-M, a 16-inch Windows 11 Pro business laptop that ignores the industry’s rush toward soldered components and Copilot+ branding to focus on something...
Windows 11 Debloating in 2026: Why Built-In Tools Are Now the Safest Route
A comprehensive new guide published on July 13, 2026, by Technobezz lays out the current best practices for debloating Windows 11 without risking system stability or breaking Windows Update. The...
Minecraft Education Gains Dedicated Server Support: What Schools Need to Know
Mojang and Microsoft quietly added a long-requested feature to Minecraft Education in 2026: dedicated server support. Schools and institutions can now deploy persistent, always-online Minecraft...
Rufus 4.15 Simplifies Windows 11 25H2 Installs with a Single-Click Customization Bundle
Rufus 4.15, released on June 30, 2026, makes it easier than ever to create a bootable Windows 11 25H2 USB drive, thanks to a new “Quality of Life” (QoL) tweaks bundle that strips out unwanted...
CISA: Disable These 3 Router Features Now to Block Russian State Hackers
Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) operatives are actively scanning the Internet for poorly configured routers, exploiting a decades-old protocol to steal full device configurations, according to...
Outlook Contact Lists vs. Microsoft 365 Groups: What Every Windows User Needs to Know
Microsoft’s latest Outlook for Windows has quietly renamed one of its handiest features—and it’s leaving users scratching their heads. Where classic Outlook called it a ‘contact group,’ the...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Has a Hidden Ruler for Perfectly Straight Screenshot Markups
Paul Thurrott’s recently updated Windows 11 Field Guide has spotlighted an under-the-radar capability in the built-in Snipping Tool: an on-screen ruler that lets users draw perfectly straight lines...