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Winsage

March 24, 2025

Forget Windows 11 — ReactOS, the Microsoft-free Windows operating system, just got a massive update! Download it now

ReactOS is an open-source project aimed at providing a free and compatible replacement for Windows, eliminating unwanted features like telemetry and advertisements. The latest update, ReactOS 0.4.15, is the first major release in over three years and includes enhancements such as Plug and Play fixes, audio improvements, memory management tweaks, registry healing, and upgrades to essential tools like Notepad and Paint. This version has nearly eight times the number of commits compared to 0.4.14. Future plans for ReactOS include UEFI support, symmetric multiprocessing, a new graphical installer, a new NTFS filesystem driver, power management capabilities, and support for newer applications. ReactOS 0.4.15 is available for download.

AppWizard

February 25, 2025

GTA 5’s Next-Gen PC Update Drops March 4 — Plus, What’s New for Xbox PC Game Pass? | Esports News – The Times of India

Rockstar Games has announced a free update for Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) on PC, set to launch on March 4, 2025. The update will enhance the PC version with features such as ray tracing capabilities, faster load times, support for higher resolutions and frame rates, new graphics settings including AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS, Dolby Atmos audio support, and DualSense controller compatibility. GTA Online will also receive updates, including Hao’s Special Works vehicle upgrade shop, a Wildlife Photography Challenge, and access to GTA Plus for exclusive perks. While there is speculation about GTA 5 joining Xbox PC Game Pass, no official announcement has been made. The update will require higher system specifications, but the original version of GTA Online will remain accessible for lower-end PCs. Crossplay between the old and new versions will not be supported, and a one-time character migration option will be available for players transitioning to the updated version.

AppWizard

November 21, 2024

Meta Brings Massive Messenger Upgrades Including AI Backgrounds, Siri Integration, and MORE

Meta has released a comprehensive update for Facebook Messenger, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing user experience. Key updates include the introduction of AI Backgrounds for video calls, allowing users to customize their environments with prompts or pre-made options. Improvements have also been made to audio and video call quality, including HD quality, advanced noise suppression, and voice isolation. Users can now leave audio or video messages for unanswered calls and use Siri for hands-free call initiation. Additionally, Messenger now has default end-to-end encryption for enhanced security, the ability to edit sent messages, and the introduction of a dedicated chatbot powered by Meta AI.