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Red Dead Redemption 2: Deadly Precision mod totally overhauls the game
AppWizard
February 22, 2025

Red Dead Redemption 2: Deadly Precision mod totally overhauls the game

A new mod called "Deadly Precision," created by YGBRO, enhances the accuracy of non-playable characters (NPCs) in Red Dead Redemption 2. The mod improves NPC shooting precision, allows enemies to track players more effectively, increases the threat level of enemies using cover, and aims to provide a challenging yet fair experience. This mod transforms gunfights into more intense encounters, addressing the previously unchallenging nature of NPC aim. Feedback on the mod is limited, but YGBRO is recognized as a skilled mod author.
Amazon's Best Tax and Security Duo, TurboTax Deluxe and McAfee Bundle Is 63% Off
Tech Optimizer
February 19, 2025

Amazon’s Best Tax and Security Duo, TurboTax Deluxe and McAfee Bundle Is 63% Off

Amazon is offering a bundle that includes Intuit TurboTax 2024 Deluxe Federal + State and a 15-month subscription to McAfee Total Protection for three devices at a 63% discount. The bundle costs .99, providing savings of off the regular price. TurboTax 2024 Deluxe allows for five federal e-files and one state return, guiding users through over 375 deductions and credits, and includes an Audit Risk Meter. It can import prior year data and essential forms. McAfee Total Protection 2025 features antivirus protection, secure VPN, password manager, and identity monitoring. Both applications are compatible with PC and Mac, with TurboTax requiring MacOS 13 or later.
15 best free Android games with no in app purchases
BetaBeacon
February 19, 2025

15 best free Android games with no in app purchases

- AI Factory Limited offers a variety of simple free Android games with no in-app purchases - Alto's Odyssey and Alto's Adventure are free mobile games with in-app purchases that are purely cosmetic - Antiyoy is a turn-based strategy game with simple graphics and rules, featuring multiplayer and no ads or in-app purchases - Crossy Road is a popular free game with in-app purchases that are purely cosmetic - Papers, Please is a simulation game with no in-app purchases available for .99 - Doom and Destiny Advanced is a free JRPG with ads and some limitations, but contains the entire base game - OpenTTD is an open-source version of Transport Tycoon with no in-app purchases - Pathos is a retro roguelike adventure game with no in-app purchases - Pocket City is a city-building simulation game available for .99 with a premium version - Resonance of the Ocean is a short game with no complexity and no in-app purchases - Stardew Valley is a must-play RPG available for .99 without ads or microtransactions - The Spike is a volleyball game sim with optional in-app purchases - Vampire Survivors is a survival RPG with minimal gameplay and optional in-app purchases - Into the Breach is a challenging puzzle/roguelike game available on Netflix Games with no ads or in-app purchases - Vodobanka is a puzzle game where you command a SWAT team with no microtransactions, but a purchase is required after the demo version
Elon Musk Is Trying to Hinder Anti-Trump Whistleblowers
AppWizard
February 18, 2025

Elon Musk Is Trying to Hinder Anti-Trump Whistleblowers

Elon Musk has blocked links to the encrypted messaging app Signal on his platform, X, causing concerns about the selective application of free speech. Cybersecurity researchers reported that accessing Signal links results in a warning page, although users can still proceed. Donald Trump is advocating for leniency towards Andrew Tate, who, along with his brother, faces serious legal charges in Romania but has temporarily blocked his indictment and remains under investigation. Musk's DOGE initiative seeks access to sensitive taxpayer information from the IRS, prompting ethical and security concerns among officials. Musk has also expressed support for Trump's criticisms of CBS’s 60 Minutes, reflecting a growing alignment with Trump's narrative against mainstream media. The Associated Press is in conflict with the Trump administration over the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," resulting in the revocation of its access to significant areas like the Oval Office and Air Force One.
Ubisoft Releases Assassin's Creed Shadows PC & New-Gen Features Trailer
AppWizard
February 14, 2025

Ubisoft Releases Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC & New-Gen Features Trailer

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on March 20, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, set in 16th-century feudal Japan. The game features two protagonists: Yasuke, a historical African samurai, and Naoe, a skilled shinobi. It will not be available on older consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Key features include uncapped frame rates on PC, multiple performance modes on consoles, ray tracing, AI-driven upscaling techniques, and spatial audio technology. The game is powered by the new Anvil engine, designed exclusively for current-generation hardware, and will run at 60 FPS on consoles. Minimum and recommended system requirements for PC have been specified, and the game requires a constant internet connection for activation and online features. Pre-orders are open with multiple editions available.
Avowed PC performance analysis: Sometimes good, sometimes bad, frequently odd
AppWizard
February 13, 2025

Avowed PC performance analysis: Sometimes good, sometimes bad, frequently odd

Avowed has transitioned from an expansive open-world design to a semi-open world format with interconnected large levels, maintaining elements from both Skyrim and Pillars of Eternity. Developed by Obsidian, it targets 30 fps for the Xbox Series X/S version, with early impressions suggesting that ultra-high frame rates are not prioritized for the PC version. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 and offers a Lumen option for ray tracing in 'software RT' mode, which is accessible for users without ray-tracing-capable GPUs but with reduced visual accuracy. Benchmark tests were conducted in Claviger's Landing, revealing performance insights. The Asus ROG Ally X experienced crashes when changing graphics settings, while the review code was generally stable with minor glitches. The game features multiple quality presets: - Low quality preset: Decent visuals but pronounced model and shadow pop-in, suitable for basic setups. - Medium quality preset: Improved visuals with richer colors and reduced shadow pop-in, though some animations trigger abruptly. - High quality preset: Balances visual fidelity and performance, achieving acceptable frame rates at 1080p, but lower-tier PCs may experience stuttering. - Epic quality preset: Most visually impressive but can lead to lag on weaker systems; ray tracing does not significantly enhance graphics. - Lumen ray tracing: Activating this mode offers marginal improvements in lighting and shadowing but may not justify performance trade-offs. Avowed includes upscaling technologies like Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR, with DLSS performing better but still underwhelming. The game is recommended to be played on the High preset for optimal enjoyment, with caution advised regarding upscaling options unless using a compatible GeForce RTX card.
Steam now warns you if that early access game you're eyeing up has been abandoned by its devs
AppWizard
February 5, 2025

Steam now warns you if that early access game you’re eyeing up has been abandoned by its devs

Steam has introduced a new feature for early access games that displays a highlighted note on store pages when a game has not received updates for an extended period, specifically after approximately 12 months of inactivity. This notification informs users about the duration since the last update and warns that developer information may no longer be current. An example is the game Cavern Kings, which has not been updated in eight years. However, there are concerns about the accuracy of this system, as seen with Heartbound, which recently received a patch for its beta branch but is labeled as having not been updated for over 13 months. Steam does not currently recognize beta updates as valid updates.
Try Gemini 2.0 Flash in the Gemini app.
AppWizard
February 3, 2025

Try Gemini 2.0 Flash in the Gemini app.

The Gemini app has introduced Gemini 2.0 Flash, which enhances user interactions with rapid responses and improved performance. Users of Gemini Advanced will have a 1M token context window for uploading files up to 1,500 pages and priority access to features like Deep Research and Gems. The app's image generation capabilities have been upgraded to Imagen 3, producing images with greater detail and accuracy. The rollout of 2.0 Flash will begin across Gemini web and mobile applications, including enterprise accounts, while versions 1.5 Flash and 1.5 Pro will remain available for a few weeks.
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