Yesterday's Articles
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Microsoft’s New Playbook for Faster AI Apps: Why Your Model Isn’t the Bottleneck
On July 16, 2026, Microsoft for Startups released a playbook that flips a common AI development instinct on its head. Instead of swapping out models when apps feel sluggish, the guide argues that...
Facebook Videos Still Breaking in Edge, Chrome on Windows? Here’s the 2026 Fix Guide
A blank video player or an endlessly spinning loading icon on Facebook is an all-too-familiar sight for Windows users in 2026. Despite regular browser updates and a modern web video stack, the social...
Microsoft Gives IT Admins Extra Six Months to Replace Exchange Online PowerShell Password Scripts
The cutoff for using stored credentials in Exchange Online automation is moving from July 2026 to December 2026, Microsoft confirmed in an updated Message Center advisory on July 16. The change...
Xbox Series Sales Crash to Just 2.5 Million in 2026 Forecast, Cementing Microsoft’s Pivot Beyond Consoles
S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan unit has dropped a sobering forecast: global console shipments will fall 19.5% in 2026, but no hardware line takes a harder hit than Xbox Series X|S. The...
Razer’s Pikachu and Eevee Collection Is a $320 Pink Makeover for Your Gaming Desk
Razer is banking on Pikachu and Eevee to bring a smile to your desk. On July 15, the company launched a four-piece Pokémon-themed peripheral set that outfits your entire PC gaming station with...
When Instagram Breaks on Windows: The Complete Repair Manual That Goes Beyond Quick Fixes
Instagram’s Windows app has a reputation for being temperamental. One minute you’re scrolling through Stories, the next the screen goes blank, or the app refuses to load past the logo. While the...
Windows 11 VPNs Hide ISP Snooping, Not Microsoft Tracking—Here’s How to Close the Gap
A recent explainer from Hardware Secrets has laid bare a persistent misunderstanding that trips up Windows 11 users: firing up a VPN might stop your internet service provider from snooping, but it...
Microsoft Reveals New RDP Information-Disclosure Vulnerability, But Vital Details Are MIA
Microsoft has confirmed a fresh information disclosure bug in Windows Remote Desktop Protocol—the kind that could let attackers siphon off sensitive data—but two days after its July 2026 Patch...
Microsoft’s Sparse Advisory on Windows Backup Bug (CVE-2026-58598) Demands Patch Vigilance
On July 16, 2026, Microsoft dropped a new security bulletin: CVE-2026-58598, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Backup Service. The two-paragraph advisory says almost nothing—no...
Microsoft Drops a Sparse Windows Admin Center Spoofing Advisory—Here’s What to Do Now
On July 16, 2026, Microsoft published CVE-2026-58643, a spoofing vulnerability in Windows Admin Center—but the advisory is strikingly thin on details. The official entry provides no affected...
Mysterious Windows Terminal RCE Advisory Emerges After July Patch Tuesday Fix
A new CVE-2026-59117 appeared on Microsoft’s Security Response Center on July 16, 2026, labeled “Windows Terminal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability” — but the advisory arrived without the...
8BitDo FlipPad Turns Your Phone Into a Game Boy for $30, Ships July 30
8BitDo’s $29.99 FlipPad, a clip-on controller that plugs directly into your phone’s USB-C port, begins shipping on July 30, offering a pocketable retro gaming experience that leans hard into...