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AppWizard

May 27, 2025

Google Play’s latest security change may break many Android apps for some power users

Google's Play Integrity API has been updated as of May 2025 to include stricter security measures that verify app integrity on Android devices. The updated API aims to prevent abuse and protect sensitive information but excludes most custom ROMs, making it challenging for users who root their devices. This change means that many applications, particularly in banking, gaming, and medical services, may become inaccessible to rooted users. The new integrity verdicts—“basic,” “device,” and “strong”—now incorporate hardware-backed security signals, with the “strong” verdict requiring recent security patches. Developers will automatically transition to these stronger verdicts, enhancing security without additional effort. As a result, power users may be locked out of essential applications, and workarounds to bypass these restrictions are becoming less effective.

Winsage

May 12, 2025

Do these five important things after installing Windows 11

- After setting up Windows 11, it is recommended to back up your BitLocker key to prevent access issues, as drives are encrypted by default without user notification. - To back up the BitLocker key, sign in to your Microsoft Account, navigate to the "Devices" tab, and manage recovery keys. - Context menus in Windows 11 can be cleaned up by uninstalling unnecessary applications or modifying the system registry to remove unwanted entries. - The "End Task" feature can be enabled by navigating to Settings > System > For developers and toggling on the feature. - To reduce notifications and ads, users can disable various settings in the Personalization and Privacy & Security sections of the Settings app. - OneDrive auto-backup is enabled by default, and users can disable it by accessing OneDrive settings and turning off backup options.

Winsage

May 6, 2025

BitLocker is Locking Out Windows 11 Users; Here’s How to Recover and Prevent It

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update enables BitLocker (Device Encryption) by default, encrypting the entire drive to protect user data. BitLocker is automatically activated during a clean installation when users sign in with a Microsoft account, and manufacturers will have it enabled by default on new PCs with this version. Microsoft has relaxed certain hardware requirements to increase accessibility. Users have reported being locked out of their PCs due to a lack of communication about BitLocker's activation process. The BitLocker recovery key can be found by signing into the Microsoft account linked to the PC at account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey. To disable BitLocker, Windows 11 Home users can go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Device Encryption, while Pro users can search for Manage BitLocker in the Start menu. To prevent automatic BitLocker encryption during installation, users can modify settings in the Registry Editor.

TrendTechie

April 18, 2025

Прекратил работу главный торрент-трекер России. Причины неизвестны. Опрос

As of 11:00 PM on April 15, 2025, Rutracker has resumed operations after a significant outage that began around 5:00 PM Moscow time the same day. Users from major Russian cities reported difficulties accessing the site, which has been permanently blocked in Russia since 2016. During the outage, users encountered a "Web Server Down" message due to a 521 error from Cloudflare, indicating a connection termination. The access issues appeared to affect only Russian users, as individuals in Italy and Kazakhstan could still access Rutracker. This incident marks the third occurrence in six months raising concerns about the future of popular web resources among Russians. Rutracker had previously announced its own anti-Russian sanctions in March 2022 but continued to be accessible to Russian users until this outage. In January 2023, Rutracker experienced another outage lasting nearly a full day. The recent issues have been attributed to hosting problems, although some users reported no access issues during that time.

TrendTechie

April 16, 2025

Overclockers.ru: Заблокированный в России торрент-трекер Rutracker временно недоступен из-за сбоя у провайдера

Intermittent disruptions on the Rutracker torrent tracker have been reported since April 13, affecting access for users from various countries. The administration attributes the issues to a malfunction with a cloud service provider and expects normal functionality to resume soon. No torrent data has been lost, and the challenges are related to access. Rutracker, which has been banned in Russia since 2015, recorded over 30 million visits in February 2025 and has approximately 2.5 million active torrents. It is the largest Russian-language torrent tracker, operational since 2004, and originally known as Torrents.ru until 2010. The platform also attracts English-speaking visitors seeking rare torrents.

TrendTechie

April 16, 2025

«RuTracker упал»: популярный торрент-трекер перестал работать

On April 15, users reported that the torrent tracker RuTracker was completely inaccessible, displaying an Error 521. All associated mirror sites were also down. Reports of instability began on April 13, with users experiencing intermittent access issues. Complaints peaked around 10 PM on April 15. RuTracker previously faced outages in January 2023 due to hosting issues, and its Telegram channel was blocked earlier this year for discussing technical problems, citing copyright violations.

TrendTechie

April 16, 2025

В работе торрент-трекера RuTracker произошел сбой

Users are experiencing significant access issues with RuTracker, a major torrent tracker in Russia, with problems persisting for several hours according to Downdetector. When trying to access the site, users receive a "Server unavailable" message, and it remains inaccessible even with a VPN. RuTracker has been blocked in Russia since early 2016 due to a judicial ruling for repeated copyright violations.

AppWizard

March 11, 2025

X is down and Elon Musk says it’s due to a ‘massive cyberattack’

Users of X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced significant disruptions on March 10, starting around 5 AM, with many reporting difficulties accessing in-app features. Downdetector indicated that approximately 58% of users in the U.S. and 56% in Canada faced access issues, with a peak of about 42,000 reports of service inaccessibility. CEO Elon Musk stated that the platform is undergoing a "massive cyberattack," which he believes may be the cause of the disruptions. Some users in Canada have reported a gradual return to normal functionality.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Amazon remembers it has an Android app store, kills it

Google may be required to allow third-party app stores access to the Google Play app catalog following a legal setback. This change could benefit companies like Epic Games and Microsoft. Amazon, despite potentially benefiting from this shift, has decided to discontinue phone support for its Appstore due to low user engagement. Amazon's Fire devices, which run on a customized version of Android called Fire OS, will continue to support the Appstore, although the company does not explicitly acknowledge the Android connection. Amazon's statement suggests that its apps may not operate on Android devices after the Appstore's shutdown, potentially excluding Fire tablets and Fire TVs from this definition. Developers who have optimized their apps for the Amazon store may be negatively affected by the transition, but the financial impact is expected to be minimal due to low user engagement.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is here with our first look at the working Linux Terminal app

Google has released Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 for testers in the Android Beta Program, which includes bug fixes and new features. The update is available for devices such as Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8, Pixel 9, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet, with a build number of BP11.241121.010. Notable bug fixes include resolving access issues in developer settings, fixing connectivity problems with glucose sensors, addressing call placement delays, enabling charging optimization settings, correcting null pointer issues, improving responsiveness on the Pixel Fold, enhancing audio transitions, and resolving Bluetooth connection failures. The Linux Terminal app is now functional, allowing users to run Linux instances, and features like notification cooldowns have been introduced. Users can provide feedback through the Android Beta Feedback app or the official subreddit.