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AppWizard

April 6, 2025

Minecraft movie spawns ‘annoying’ cinema trend that viewers claim ‘ruins’ the film

The film A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, is projected to earn around million domestically and million internationally during its opening weekend. It has sparked enthusiastic audience reactions, particularly during a scene involving a "chicken jockey," leading to collective chanting and applause in theaters. Some viewers have shared positive experiences on social media, while others criticize the disruptive nature of audience participation, expressing a desire for a return to traditional movie etiquette.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

Google’s Android 16 Beta 3.2 brings essential fixes to battery, display, and more

Android 16 Beta 3.2 addresses haptic feedback calibration, excessive battery drain, and screen flickering issues on select Pixel devices. The update is available to beta testers using Pixel 6 and newer models, with Over the Air (OTA) updates expected within 24 hours of release. The version number for this update is BP22.250221.015. It resolves a miscalibration issue affecting haptic feedback, excessive battery drain during idle times, and screen flickering for Pixel 6 Pro users. The update also improves system stability and usability.

Winsage

March 20, 2025

Typing on a gamepad gets less annoying with this new Windows keyboard

Microsoft has introduced a dedicated keyboard layout for the touch keyboard in Windows 11, specifically designed for gamepad users, as part of Build 26100.3613. This layout allows users to type and navigate using Xbox controllers, featuring button accelerators like the X button for backspace and the Y button for the spacebar. The keyboard keys are vertically aligned to improve navigation. Users can activate the gamepad keyboard by accessing the touch keyboard and selecting Keyboard layout > Gamepad. Additionally, Windows 11 includes accessibility features such as Live Captions, Narrator Mode, and Voice Typing to enhance usability for all users.

AppWizard

March 19, 2025

Annoying Google Play bug complains about a missing update that doesn’t even exist

Some Android users are experiencing a persistent error notification indicating that certain Google applications, such as Messages and the Google app, require an update, despite no updates being available in the Play Store. This issue affects both stable and beta versions of Google Play Services across various devices. Reports include a Pixel 9 Pro and another device running different versions of Google Play Services, indicating the bug is widespread. The affected applications continue to function normally, and updating to Google app version 16.19.36 may resolve the notification issue, though the effectiveness of a newer version of Google Messages is unconfirmed. Inquiries have been made to Google for clarification.

Winsage

March 11, 2025

: Microsoft fixes Windows 11 File Explorer’s more annoying issues for Patch Tuesday

Windows 11 users can find relief from bugs in File Explorer with the KB5053598 update, released as part of Microsoft's Patch Tuesday. This update addresses issues such as mislabeling of hard drives as solid-state drives, color mismatches in the Start menu, improved loading times for folders with many media files, a non-responsive address bar, and enhanced context menu support for cloud files. The update also introduces new features like the ability to share files from the taskbar jump list, hover information for Windows Spotlight background images, and improved navigation functions for the Narrator. Additionally, it includes fixes for Hyper-V, Daylight Saving Time updates for Paraguay, and Remote Desktop display issues. Older versions of Windows receive standard security fixes without significant changes.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

Android Auto apps hit with an annoying scrolling problem [Video]

Recent reports from Android Auto users indicate a bug affecting app scrolling functionality, particularly when navigating music libraries or podcast lists while driving. This bug restricts scrolling within apps, making it nearly impossible for users to scroll through lists when music is playing, while scrolling functions normally when playback is paused. The issue is linked to the framework used by media apps on Android Auto and emerged in early February 2025. Users have also reported problems with the “search by letter” feature in YouTube Music. There is currently no official timeline for a fix.

Winsage

March 6, 2025

There’s finally a fix for an annoying Microsoft Store bug that’s older than Windows 11

Microsoft has announced four solutions to address the error code 0x80131500, known as the "Try that again" error, which has affected users for over six years. The solutions include: 1. Resetting the Microsoft Store app 2. Checking for updates 3. Running the Microsoft Store troubleshooter (for Windows 10 users) 4. Updating internet TLS settings to ensure TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 are enabled while disabling TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1. The error was first discussed on the r/Windows10 subreddit, where users shared temporary fixes, including resetting the app and creating new local accounts. Microsoft’s recent guidelines aim to help both Windows 11 and Windows 10 users resolve this issue.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Google is finally dropping this annoying limitation from the Pixel Studio app

Google has begun rolling out the March 2025 Pixel Drop, which includes significant updates for the Pixel 9 series. The Pixel Studio app has been upgraded to allow users to generate images of people using text prompts, a feature that was previously unavailable. Users can create personalized images by describing individuals or scenes and specifying artistic styles like “video game” or “3D cartoon.” This feature supports English, Japanese, and German, though availability may vary by region. Additional enhancements in the update include AI-powered scam protection, multi-cam streaming support, improvements to the screenshot experience, an expanded Satellite SOS feature for more users in the U.S., and new photo and video tools specifically for the Pixel Fold.

Winsage

March 1, 2025

Windows 11 annoying you? How to quiet ads and more

Users of Windows 11 have reported an increase in promotional content within the operating system. To reduce these distractions, several adjustments can be made: 1. Start Menu Suggestions: To disable app recommendations in the Start menu, go to Settings > Personalization > Start and toggle off "Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more." 2. Lock Screen Ads: To eliminate ads from the lock screen, open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen, switch from Windows Spotlight to Picture or Slideshow, and turn off "Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen." 3. File Explorer Promotions: To turn off promotions in File Explorer, open File Explorer, click on the three dots in the menu bar, select Options, go to the View tab, and uncheck "Show sync provider notifications." 4. Taskbar Search Ads: To disable ads in Taskbar Search, go to Settings > Privacy & security > Search permissions and disable "Show search highlights." 5. Notifications for Tips: To stop receiving tips that are advertisements, go to Settings > System > Notifications and uncheck "Show the Windows welcome experience…" and "Get tips and suggestions…" 6. Microsoft Account Prompts: To stop prompts to sign in with a Microsoft account, navigate to Settings > Accounts > Your Info and select "Sign in with a local account instead." 7. Other App Notifications: To manage notifications from other applications, review the list in Settings > System > Notifications and disable unnecessary ones.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Red Dead Redemption 2 free download fixes game’s most annoying issue

A modder has released a free mod called ‘Enhanced Entity and World Persistence Reloaded 1.1’ for Red Dead Redemption 2, available on NexusMods, which addresses issues with damaged assets restoring themselves or disappearing. The mod enhances realism by ensuring the game world remains as players left it and improves the witness system, encouraging strategic gameplay. This mod is exclusive to PC users.