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Microsoft to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025
Winsage
November 25, 2025

Microsoft to remove WINS support after Windows Server 2025

Microsoft will remove the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) from all future Windows Server releases after November 2034. WINS was officially deprecated with Windows Server 2022 in August 2021, and Windows Server 2025 will be the last version to support it. Standard support for WINS will continue until November 2034. Organizations are encouraged to migrate to DNS-based name resolution solutions before this deadline. The removal will include the WINS server role, management console snap-in, automation APIs, and related interfaces. Microsoft recommends auditing services dependent on NetBIOS name resolution and migrating to DNS solutions. Static host files are not advised as a workaround. Organizations should begin migration planning to avoid operational disruptions.
Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file manager anyway
Winsage
November 25, 2025

Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file manager anyway

Microsoft released a Windows Insider beta update on November 21 that includes a full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops and enhancements to File Explorer. The update aims to improve File Explorer launch performance by exploring preloading it in the background, with an option to disable this feature. Microsoft is also streamlining the File Explorer context menu by removing unnecessary options. Alternatives to File Explorer include the open-source solution Files, which offers features like tags for files, custom themes, a dual-pane view, and custom keyboard shortcuts, and OneCommander, which has unique functionalities such as creating text files from copied text. File Pilot is another alternative known for its lightweight performance. Users dissatisfied with File Explorer are increasingly seeking free and open-source software alternatives, with some considering a transition to Linux.
Microsoft Retires WINS in Windows Server 2025
Winsage
November 24, 2025

Microsoft Retires WINS in Windows Server 2025

Microsoft has officially retired the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) as part of the transition to modern DNS-based solutions. WINS, which resolved NetBIOS names to IP addresses, is being phased out due to its outdated nature and security vulnerabilities. It was deprecated with the release of Windows Server 2022 and will be completely removed in future releases, although support will continue until November 2034. Organizations are encouraged to transition to DNS and identify systems relying on WINS for name resolution. They should implement features like conditional forwarders and update or retire legacy applications that depend on WINS.
PUBG creator's unforgiving survival game just got a new early access roadmap, and it's looking stacked
AppWizard
November 17, 2025

PUBG creator’s unforgiving survival game just got a new early access roadmap, and it’s looking stacked

Go Wayback's Prologue is a minimalist survival game focusing on resource scarcity and unpredictable weather, rather than traditional foes. Players navigate a procedurally generated map with the goal of reaching a weather station. The game has undergone significant refinement in the past nine months and is preparing for early access. A roadmap for future updates includes improved pathing, expanded construction options, and new game modes. Prologue is part of PlayerUnknown Productions' Project Artemis, a three-game initiative aimed at creating expansive, planet-sized worlds.
Wasmer's first Postgres extension to run WebAssembly is here!
Tech Optimizer
November 17, 2025

Wasmer’s first Postgres extension to run WebAssembly is here!

Wasmer has integrated a new Postgres extension version 0.1 for WebAssembly, currently in active development, designed for Postgres 10 and supporting only integer data types on 32- and 64-bit architectures. The extension introduces two foreign data wrappers: wasm.instances and wasm.exported_functions, with specific table structures for each. A benchmark conducted by the Wasmer team showed that the Postgres WebAssembly extension is faster for numeric computations compared to PL/pgSQL, although it is not yet considered a viable alternative. Further details are available on its GitHub page.
No Man's Sky is rerunning all of its expeditions from 2025, while also giving players another chance to add Mass Effect's Normandy to their spaceship collection
AppWizard
November 10, 2025

No Man’s Sky is rerunning all of its expeditions from 2025, while also giving players another chance to add Mass Effect’s Normandy to their spaceship collection

No Man's Sky has continued to engage its community in 2025 with updates including Worlds: Part 2, which reworked the universe simulation, and the Relics update, introducing space palaeontology. Players can manage stellar towns in the Beacon update and design multi-crew spacecraft in Voyagers, attracting the highest number of concurrent players since the game's launch. Hello Games is reintroducing all four expeditions linked to each update, allowing players to revisit past adventures. The Titan expedition focuses on new planet types and offers a "living ship" as a reward. Following Titan, the Relics expedition will begin on December 2, followed by the Corvette expedition starting December 17, where players will build a Corvette-class starship. The year will end with a redux of the Breach expedition. Co-founder Sean Murray hinted at more content planned for 2026, including a new project called Light No Fire, which will feature an Earth-sized planet with real oceans and require large boats and crews for exploration.
Forget Starfield and Star Citizen, this super-realistic space sim will put your flight skills to the ultimate test
AppWizard
November 9, 2025

Forget Starfield and Star Citizen, this super-realistic space sim will put your flight skills to the ultimate test

Reentry, a NASA-inspired space game developed by Lyra Creative, has reached its 1.0 milestone after seven years of development. The game balances simulation and gameplay, allowing players to command nearly every system of a spacecraft, reflecting the responsibilities of an astronaut. It includes a Space Flight Academy to help newcomers learn the necessary skills, and each spacecraft comes with a detailed flight manual and checklist. Reentry allows players to experience missions such as reaching orbit in Project Mercury, docking in Project Gemini, and landing on the Moon in Project Apollo. The game is now available on Steam with a 20% discount until November 14, priced at .99 / £23.60, and has received an 'overwhelmingly positive' rating from 97% of user reviews.
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