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FluentCleaner · Windows Cleanup

New FluentCleaner Classic Shrinks Windows Cleanup to 3.57 MB, Channels Old CCleaner

FluentCleaner Classic 1.0.0 wraps the same community-driven cleanup engine as the modern FluentCleaner in a Windows Forms interface that echoes early CCleaner. The portable, no-install tool weighs just 3.57 MB, dramatically lowering the barrier for older systems and cautious users, though it lacks some features of its larger sibling. Its release revives the simple, transparent PC cleaner at a time when trust in the category is fragile.

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Samsung’s New Foldable Form Factor Is Designed for Work — Here’s What to Expect on July 22

Samsung is set to unveil a wider Galaxy Z Fold at its July 22 Unpacked event, a redesign that promises a more usable cover screen and a landscape-friendly inner display. The shift not only pre-empts Apple’s expected foldable iPhone but also opens new doors for Windows users who rely on multitasking, remote desktop, and DeX. We break down what the new shape means for everyday users, power users, and IT pros, and how to prepare.

WindowsNews Desk·1h ago ·5 min
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Microsoft Taps AMD's Helios: 72-GPU AI Racks to Power Azure's Next Inference Push

Microsoft will integrate AMD's first rack-scale AI system, Helios, into Azure with three new VM families targeting inference, data processing, and chip design. The move diversifies Azure's AI hardware beyond Nvidia, promising lower costs and greater capacity. Shipments start in late 2026, with the real impact felt through Azure services and potential pricing shifts.

WindowsNews Desk·1h ago ·5 min
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Samsung’s First Clip-On Earbuds Slip to Fall 2026 — What Windows Users Need to Know

Samsung's first clip-on, open-ear earbuds, unofficially called Galaxy Buds Able or Galaxy Buds On, will not appear at the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event. A South Korean report says the company delayed the launch to early Q4 2026 — likely late September or October — after re-evaluating quality and timing. The article breaks down what the delay means for everyday Windows users, IT administrators, and audio enthusiasts, providing practical steps and context on the growing open-ear market.

WindowsNews Desk·1h ago ·5 min
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Android Devices · Foldable Phones

Samsung's Wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 Promises a Pocketable Tablet — and a Better Windows Companion

Samsung is expected to announce a wider, shorter Galaxy Z Fold 8 on July 22, 2026, moving away from tall, narrow designs to a more tablet-like form factor. This redesign could improve productivity for Windows users by making remote desktop sessions, multitasking, and Microsoft 365 use more practical on a pocketable device. The article breaks down what the change means for everyday users, IT professionals, and enterprises, while outlining practical steps to take before buying.

WN WindowsNews Desk·1h ago
Windows · Technology

Microsoft Copilot Can Now Complete Purchases In-Chat as ESW Agentic Commerce Launches in the US

ESW launched ESW Agentic Commerce on July 21, 2026, integrating with Microsoft Copilot to allow brands to sell products directly inside AI conversations. The initial rollout is limited to the U.S., with plans for more agents and regions. The service handles catalog optimization, real-time inventory checks, and embedded checkout, aiming to bridge the gap between conversational product discovery and secure transactions.

WN WindowsNews Desk·1h ago
Windows · Technology

Grok Lands in Outlook: A Practical Guide to AI-Powered Email

xAI has released a Grok add-in for Microsoft Outlook that lets users draft replies, manage their inbox, schedule meetings, and research from within the email client. This guide explains how it works, who can use it, and the privacy and administrative considerations for individuals, businesses, and IT departments.

WN WindowsNews Desk·2h ago
Windows · Technology

Emergency Windows 11 Update KB5121767 Stops Dell Overheating, Shutdowns

Microsoft released emergency Windows 11 updates KB5121767 and KB5121768 to address a conflict between a routine Windows change and an Intel power-management driver on certain Dell laptops. The issue caused overheating, rapid battery drain, and unexpected shutdowns, while the cumulative patches focus solely on restoring proper thermal controls.

WN WindowsNews Desk·2h ago
Windows · Technology

LG Monitors Silently Install a Full-Trust App That Pushes McAfee Ads at Every Boot

LG monitors are automatically installing a full-trust Windows app that bombards users with McAfee advertisements at startup, without consent. The app, delivered via Windows Update, raises security and trust concerns, but users can remove it and block future installations.

WN WindowsNews Desk·3h ago
FluentCleaner Classic · Windows 11 Cleanup

FluentCleaner Classic Packs a CCleaner-Like Cleanup Engine into a Tiny 3.57 MB Package

FluentCleaner Classic is a new open-source Windows cleanup utility that mirrors the classic CCleaner interface while weighing just 3.57 MB. It uses the same cleaning engine as the modern FluentCleaner and community-driven Winapp databases, delivering a portable, transparent, and advertisement-free alternative for users who want focused file cleanup without the bloat or registry-cleaning hype.

WN WindowsNews Desk·3h ago
IA-64 · Itanium

Experimental IA-64 Emulator Brings Windows XP and Server 2003 Itanium Editions Back to Life

An experimental IA-64 emulator now boots Windows XP and Server 2003 for Itanium systems, letting enthusiasts explore Microsoft’s long-inaccessible 64-bit branch on ordinary PCs. Though extremely slow and unfinished, version 0.1 marks a preservation milestone for an architecture that lost the market to x86-64.

WN WindowsNews Desk·4h ago
Windows 11 · Search

Windows 11’s Latest Test Build Cleans Up Search by Removing Ads and Boosting Local Results

Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 Search experience that strips out promotional content, prioritizes local files and apps, and lets users disable web suggestions with a single toggle. The redesign, currently in the Windows Insider Experimental channel, addresses years of complaints about search being cluttered with ads and online distractions. A wider rollout is expected after testing, but users on stable builds should wait rather than switching to unstable Insider previews.

WN WindowsNews Desk·5h ago
Windows · Technology

Mistral's New AI Model Runs Where the Cloud Can't Reach: Inside Azure Local's Offline Push

Microsoft and Mistral have expanded their AI partnership with a multibillion-euro European GPU deal and the integration of Mistral Medium 3.5 and OCR 4 into Microsoft Foundry and Copilot Studio. The open-weight models can now run on Azure Local in fully disconnected environments, enabling offline AI for government, healthcare, manufacturing, and other regulated sectors. This analysis explains the technical details, practical implications for IT pros and end users, and what organizations must do to prepare for air-gapped AI deployments.

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