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Image-Line’s FL Studio Mobile UWP App Brings Professional Music Production to Windows 10 Devices
FL Studio Mobile is now available as a UWP app on the Microsoft Store, offering a feature-rich digital audio workstation for Windows 10, tablets, and phones. The app includes a step sequencer, piano roll, drum pads, synthesizers, effects, and audio recording, with seamless project export to FL Studio desktop. A freemium model charges $29.99 for full functionality, and community feedback praises its performance while requesting deeper plugin and sync support.
Microsoft Preps Windows 11 26H2 as a Tiny Enablement Package for 24H2 and 25H2 Devices
Microsoft will deliver Windows 11 version 26H2 as a tiny enablement package for devices on 24H2 or 25H2, promising fast, low-disruption upgrades. IT admins can deploy it like a quality update, while home users will see a near-instant installation. The update brings minor enhancements, new policy controls, and passkey sync, with broader availability expected in the coming weeks.
Microsoft Quietly Tests Hiding News Feed in Windows 11 Widgets by Default
Windows 11 Insiders are testing a new default where the Microsoft Start news feed is hidden in the Widgets board, leaving only functional widgets visible. The opt-in change responds to years of user complaints about forced content and aligns Windows with cleaner widget designs from competitors. While the feed can be re-enabled manually, the move signals a broader shift toward a productivity-focused, user-controlled widget experience.
Tesla’s Rear-Camera Recall Fix via OTA Reveals the Software-Defined Future Driving Windows Into Cars
Tesla's 2026.8 OTA update triggered a rear-camera recall affecting over 200,000 vehicles, resolved entirely via software in 72 hours. The incident highlights the software-defined vehicle shift, mirroring Windows update agility but with safety-critical stakes. Microsoft's automotive cloud and tools position it as a key enabler, while the Windows ecosystem may soon converge with in-car platforms.
Microsoft Tests Long-Awaited Option to Exclude Bing and Store from Windows 11 Search
Microsoft is testing a new toggle in Windows 11 that allows users to disable Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions from taskbar and Start menu searches. The feature, currently available to Windows Insiders, addresses long-standing user complaints about unwanted online integrations and provides a simple, built-in way to keep searches local and private. Once officially released, it will give users full control over whether their search queries reach Microsoft's servers or stay on their device.
2026 Android Buying Guide: The Best Time to Grab a Samsung, Pixel, or Foldable for Your Windows Lifestyle
In 2026, the best time to buy an Android phone depends on aligning with Samsung's winter flagships, Motorola's spring foldables, and Google's fall Pixel launches. This guide breaks down optimal purchase windows, 5G band n77 requirements, and deep Windows Phone Link integration, helping enthusiasts get maximum value and productivity.
Microsoft Ships Experimental Build 26300.8697: Dark Copy Dialog Fix, Start Menu Repairs, and 26H2 Confirmation
Microsoft's Windows 11 Experimental Build 26300.8697 addresses dark-mode copy dialog, Start menu crashes, and taskbar auto-hide bugs while introducing the 26H2 version marker that confirms the next feature update is in the works. The build focuses on polish and reliability for Insiders in the Experimental Channel.
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 26H2 Is a Tiny Enablement Package, Continuing Its Servicing Evolution
Microsoft announces that Windows 11 version 26H2 will ship in H2 2026 as a small enablement package, continuing the platform-and-servicing model. This approach activates dormant features via a tiny download, minimizing downtime and simplifying IT deployment.
Quad9 Encrypted DNS Proves Its Mettle in Public Wi-Fi Performance Face-off
A café Wi‑Fi benchmark found Quad9’s DNS-over-HTTPS service averaging 21.5 ms, nearly matching the local ISP’s DNS and clearly outperforming unencrypted Quad9. The test dispels the myth that DoH is inherently slower and demonstrates how Windows 11 users can gain privacy without sacrificing speed.
Talking Tom Bubble Shooter Update Puts Tom, Angela, and Hank Into Windows Phone Action
Outfit7 rolled out an update for Talking Tom Bubble Shooter on Windows Phone in early 2016, adding franchise stars Tom, Angela, and Hank as playable companions and introducing a push notification system. The update brought parity with other platforms and delighted Windows Phone users with character reactions and personalized gameplay.
How One MSP Ditched Kaseya VSA 9 for Datto RMM Without a Single Outage
Stability IT completed a flawless migration from Kaseya VSA 9 to Datto RMM using a staged, script-based approach. The MSP maintained uninterrupted Windows patching, remote support, and backup monitoring, offering a replicable blueprint for others.
ZoomInfo GTM.AI Joins AWS Quick Suite, Redefining Go-to-Market Intelligence with Real-Time Context
ZoomInfo's GTM.AI context layer is now natively integrated with Amazon Quick Suite, enabling sales and marketing teams to access live company and contact data directly within AWS workflows. This move escalates the competitive 'context wars' for agentic AI by embedding ZoomInfo's massive B2B graph into the infrastructure where revenue teams already run their analytics and automation. The integration promises faster prospecting, richer AI-driven signals, and deeper operational insights, while raising questions about data governance in an increasingly AI-native sales stack.
By 2026, Your Confidential Office Files Can Be Made Invisible to Copilot
Microsoft plans to expand Microsoft Purview’s data protection with a new feature that can prevent Copilot and other AI services from processing Office files marked with certain sensitivity labels. Rolling out to all commercial Microsoft 365 tenants by July 2026, it aims to address enterprise concerns that sensitive documents could be inadvertently used in generative AI workflows.