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Winsage

May 29, 2026

Microsoft admits modern Windows 11 apps actually resize worse than the old ones, fix coming this summer

Microsoft is working to improve the user experience of WinUI 3 applications by addressing the issue of black tearing during window resizing. A fix is planned to be rolled out over the summer, as confirmed by March Rogers, Microsoft’s Partner Director of Design. Currently, WinUI 3 apps exhibit noticeable tearing during resizing, unlike UWP applications that resize smoothly. The Windows team is testing the smooth resizing code on native inbox apps before its broader rollout. Additionally, Microsoft is transitioning away from web-based architectures to enhance native app development, with plans to migrate the Windows 11 Start menu and system-level dialog boxes to WinUI 3. The company aims to rebuild trust with third-party developers through the Windows App SDK 2.0, which introduces new features and simplifies the development process for native applications.

AppWizard

May 15, 2026

The best tool for mirroring Android phones to PC now makes apps feel like desktop software

Scrcpy v4.0 introduces several key enhancements: - Aspect Ratio Locking: Migration from SDL2 to SDL3 allows native preservation of device aspect ratio when resizing the desktop window, eliminating black borders. - Dynamic Flex Display: A new feature enables dynamic resizing of virtual Android displays, allowing applications to run in standalone windows for improved multitasking. - Non-Invasive “Keep Active” Mode: The new “–keep-active” command maintains the phone screen's activity without changing global screen-timeout settings by sending periodic user-activity signals. - Live Camera Controls: Users can now make real-time adjustments to hardware settings like flash and zoom when using their phones as webcams or streaming camera feeds. - Improved Disconnection Alerts: A clear “disconnected” icon is displayed for two seconds before the scrcpy window closes after a dropped connection, providing better feedback.

AppWizard

September 27, 2024

Backyard Baseball ’97

Backyard Baseball '97 is being rereleased by Playground Productions, developed by Mega Cat Studios, and is available exclusively on PC through Steam for .99. The game retains its original charm with minor enhancements and will launch on October 10. It features a cast of child athletes with unique personalities, allowing for quick matches or a career mode. The game does not support gamepads and relies on mouse and keyboard controls. The original source code was lost, limiting new features. Each season consists of 14 games, and players can customize their teams and gameplay settings. The minimum system requirements include a 2GHz CPU, an AMD Radeon HD 5670 GPU with 1GB of memory, and 200MB of available storage. The game supports Steam achievements and a global leaderboard but lacks typical visual settings.

Winsage

July 18, 2024

Windows 11 KB5040442 issues: update fails to install, causes other problems

Windows 11 KB5040442 has several issues, including boot loops, getting stuck in repair mode, black borders in File Explorer, changing wallpaper to black, and a "Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks" message during restart.