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Winsage

August 16, 2026

Devs blame Windows for VLC media player bug that causes 33-second delay when playing MP3 files

VLC, the open-source media player, is experiencing delays of up to 33 seconds when playing MP3 files on Windows 11, attributed to a recent update to Microsoft Defender that conflicts with VLC’s plugin cache. Developer Jonathan Blow criticized VLC for this issue, prompting the VLC team to clarify that the problem stems from Microsoft Defender quarantining the plugins.cache file. Users can resolve the issue by reinstalling VLC or regenerating the plugin cache, although this will reset personalized settings. Adding an exception for VLC in Microsoft Defender may prevent future issues. Microsoft has not yet commented on the situation.

AppWizard

December 11, 2025

Minecraft “Mounts of Mayhem” 1.21.130 update out now, patch notes

Minecraft's latest update, version 1.21.130, titled "Mounts of Mayhem," introduces several new features, including: - New mounts: Horses, Zombie Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Camels now float when ridden while swimming. - Netherite Horse Armor: Craftable at a Smithing Table using Diamond Horse Armor, a Netherite Ingot, and a Netherite Upgrade, providing 19 armor points. - Nautilus: A new neutral aquatic mob that can be tamed with Pufferfish, spawns in all ocean biomes, and grants the "Breath of the Nautilus" effect when mounted. - Nautilus Armor: Equipable on both Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus, available in Copper, Golden, Iron, Diamond, and Netherite versions. - Zombie Nautilus: A neutral underwater mob that attacks with a Dash attack and can be tamed using Pufferfish. - Coral Zombie Nautilus: A variant of the Zombie Nautilus that spawns in Warm Oceans. - Spear: A new weapon crafted from various materials, featuring two attack types: Jab and Charge. - New mobs: Zombie Horse, which spawns naturally at night in Plains and Savanna biomes, and Parched, a Skeleton variant that spawns in Deserts. - Camel Husk: An undead Camel variant that spawns in Deserts. - Various audio adjustments, block generation fixes, and gameplay enhancements, along with numerous bug fixes for improved stability and performance.

AppWizard

July 10, 2025

It’s here! Precise Volume app gets Android 16-style volume UI

The Precise Volume app for Android has introduced a redesigned volume interface that aligns with the upcoming Android 16. Users can activate this new interface by enabling the Volume Button Override feature, which is available only in the Pro version of the app priced at .49. The app offers up to 1,000 distinct volume steps, compared to the native interface's 15 to 20 steps, allowing for more precise audio adjustments. Additional features of the Pro version include reverb control, unlimited volume presets, and Bluetooth automation, with a one-time purchase model that avoids recurring subscription fees. The app is available for download on Google Play.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Xbox’s PC Game Bar Just Raised The Bar With Refreshed Quick Settings

Microsoft has updated its PC Game Bar, enhancing the settings widget for easier access to audio adjustments and screen brightness controls. The update allows users to toggle between compact and desktop modes. The Xbox app for PC now includes simplified options for an on-screen keyboard, Bluetooth device management, and airplane mode activation. It also features Wi-Fi and battery status icons in compact mode. The broader Xbox update has added Retro Classics to all Game Pass tiers, including titles like Pitfall and MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat. Xbox Insider Program members can customize their console home screens by hiding system apps from the "recently played" section and pinning up to three games or apps. Microsoft has scheduled the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 for June 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM UK, followed by a presentation on The Outer Worlds 2.