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AppWizard

April 14, 2025

‘Oh god’: There’s a buried Steam help page that shows how much money you’ve ever spent on the platform, and you may not want to know

A web tool allows gamers to estimate the value of their Steam accounts, but it does not reveal the total financial commitment users have made, particularly regarding microtransactions. Users can find their total spending by navigating to Help > Steam support > My account > Data related to your Steam account > External funds used. One Reddit user reported spending over ,000, while a Counter-Strike streamer estimated that top account holders may have spent upwards of 0,000. The entire Steam purchase history can be accessed through Help > Steam support > My account > Data related to your Steam account > Purchase history. Engaging in PC gaming is costly, especially considering hardware expenses, yet many gamers do not regret their spending. Video games often provide cost-effective entertainment when factoring in total playtime.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

Is X down? Thousands report issues with app and website

Account holders of the social media platform X have been experiencing significant disruptions since around 9:30 AM, with many users unable to access the app and website. The issues are widespread across the UK, particularly in major cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. According to data, 61% of complaints are about the app, 34% about the website, and 5% involve server connection issues. The platform is owned by Elon Musk, who acquired it in 2022 for £34.5 billion. DownDetector is a resource that allows users to report issues with various services, including X, and detects incidents when problem reports exceed typical levels.

Winsage

February 24, 2025

You Can Now Use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Free on Windows

Microsoft has introduced free, ad-supported versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows users, which require saving documents to OneDrive. These versions have significant limitations: Word lacks Dictate, Line spacing, WordArt, and all Draw and Design tools; Excel is missing Add-in support, Pivot Table functionality, and various chart types; PowerPoint excludes Add-ins, Dictate, Screenshot, and SmartArt. Users can use these apps offline, but they represent a compromise between Office Web Apps and the full desktop Office suite. The release coincides with a price increase for Microsoft 365 subscriptions and the distribution of AI credits for accessing Copilot features. To install, users must visit the Microsoft 365 website, skip the sign-in prompt, and agree to save documents to OneDrive to access editing features. There have been reports of inconsistencies in the installation process across different regions.

BetaBeacon

February 4, 2025

Epic Games starts offering free mobile games on Android and iOS

Epic Games has launched a Free Games program on mobile devices, offering Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee for free to Android and iOS users. The program will initially offer new games monthly but plans to transition to a weekly schedule later this year.

AppWizard

December 26, 2024

Control is free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time

The Epic Games Store is offering the game Control for free to all account holders until 6 PM UK time. Developed by Remedy Entertainment and originally launched in 2019, Control is a third-person action-adventure shooter that features supernatural elements. The base game is free, but the Season Pass for its downloadable content is available for £3.59. Users have less than 24 hours to claim Control before it is replaced by another title in the store's holiday giveaway.

AppWizard

July 28, 2024

Gmail and Google Chat apps get new features for foldable Android devices

Google is enhancing the Gmail and Chat applications for foldable Android devices and tablets by introducing new features aimed at improving productivity. A new "Formatting Bar" will be available on the "Compose" screen in Gmail, allowing users to modify font styles and create bulleted lists. The "Smart Compose" feature, which generates responses through AI-suggested text, is also being added to Android foldable devices and tablets. These updates will be accessible to Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and personal Google account holders. Additionally, new keyboard shortcuts will be introduced for Gmail and Chat on foldable devices and large-screen tablets, activated when users connect an external keyboard. Users can access these shortcuts by pressing the question mark key, and both physical and wireless keyboards will be compatible.

AppWizard

June 29, 2024

Major banks post updates on issues as Barclays and Nationwide clients face pay delays

- Thousands of account holders with major banks reported issues on Downdetector and social media - HSBC experienced problems with online and mobile banking but issues have been resolved - Virgin Money had intermittent issues with the app and payments, access to the app is now fully restored - Nationwide customers faced delays in receiving salary and pension payments - Barclays also reported issues with customers unable to send or receive payments