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August 10, 2025

How to craft Copper Lantern in Minecraft | Esports News

The Copper Lantern will be introduced in Minecraft's Fall Drop update of 2025. It serves as a decorative light source with a copper frame and a green-tinted glow. To craft the Copper Lantern, players need 8 Copper Nuggets and 1 Torch. The Copper Nuggets are made by converting a Copper Ingot, which is obtained by smelting Raw Copper. The crafting arrangement requires the Torch in the center and the Copper Nuggets surrounding it. The Copper Lantern emits a light level of 15, can be used for decoration, prevents hostile mob spawning, and develops a weathered texture over time. It can be placed on blocks or hung from structures.

AppWizard

August 10, 2025

All Copper Decorations in Minecraft | Esports News

The latest Minecraft snapshot and beta introduced Copper-themed blocks, set to release in the Fall Drop of 2025. The new items include: 1) Copper Torch - Requires 1 Copper Nugget to craft, features a green flame. 2) Copper Lantern - Crafted with 8 Copper Nuggets and 1 Copper Torch, also has a green flame and can oxidize; honeycomb can be used to maintain its condition. 3) Copper Chain - Made from 2 Copper Nuggets and 1 Copper Ingot, can be waxed with honeycomb to prevent oxidation, and undergoes four shades of oxidation. 4) Copper Bar - Crafted from 6 Copper Ingots, experiences oxidation, and serves both functional and decorative purposes.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

Indaina’s Largest Corn Maze Has a Minecraft Theme

North Folk Farms, located in Waterloo, Indiana, is home to the largest corn maze in the state, a tradition since 2011. The farm features various activities such as pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a zip line. This year's corn maze theme is inspired by Super Mario Bros, while the 2025 design will be based on the upcoming Minecraft Movie. The corn maze opens on August 29th.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

18 of the best Minecraft tips and secrets to help you become a master builder

Minecraft has 204.33 million monthly players across mobile devices and consoles. Players can use llamas as storage units, break blocks for navigation, utilize lava as a fuel source, and find diamonds most effectively between levels 15 and 63. Players can change sheep colors using Evokers, harvest sand or gravel with torches, and explore Mushroom biomes safely. Strategies include wearing carved pumpkins to avoid Endermen attacks, creating Iron Golems for protection, using cats to deter Creepers, and placing doors underwater for air pockets. Snowballs are effective against Blazes, and torches can stop mob spawners. Players can milk Mooshrooms for stew, customize dog collars, protect pixel art with glass panes, and lure zombies with turtle eggs.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

18 essential Minecraft tip and tricks that will help you master the game

Minecraft has approximately 204.33 million monthly players and is available on all mobile devices and gaming consoles. Llamas can be used as pack mules, with inventory capacity varying from 3 to 15 slots based on strength. Players can break blocks to leave a breaking pattern on the north side for navigation. Lava is a superior fuel source compared to wood or coal. Diamonds are now typically found between levels 15 and 63. Blue sheep can be turned red by an Evoker. Torches can help harvest sand and gravel more effectively. Mushroom biomes do not spawn aggressive mobs at night. Carved pumpkins can prevent Endermen attacks. Iron Golems can be created for protection using iron blocks and a carved pumpkin. Cats deter Creepers. Doors create air pockets underwater. Snowballs are effective against Blazes. Placing torches around mob spawners can halt enemy production. The Swift Sneak enchantment allows quick movement while crouching. Mooshrooms produce mushroom stew when milked. Players can dye their dogs' collars for identification. Adding a glass pane to a map preserves pixel art. Zombies are attracted to turtle eggs, which can be used to lure them away.

Tech Optimizer

August 7, 2025

Hackers are abusing this Intel tool to disable Windows 11’s built-in antivirus — don’t fall for this

The Akira ransomware has been using a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to disable Microsoft Defender, allowing hackers to gain kernel-level access to systems. This method, known as BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver), involves exploiting signed drivers with known vulnerabilities for privilege escalation. Researchers found that the execution of the driver modifies Microsoft Defender's DisableAntiSpyware settings in the Windows Registry using regedit.exe. Guidepoint Security has responded by providing a YARA rule and indicators of compromise to help organizations defend against these attacks, emphasizing the need for vigilance and caution when downloading software.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

From Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Minecraft to Roguelite Raids: Everbloom Games Unveils Nullpoint Protocol

Everbloom Games is transitioning from creating content for Minecraft to indie game development with their first title, Nullpoint Protocol, a co-op roguelite set for release in 2026. The game focuses on MMO-style boss encounters without the grind of traditional RPGs and will feature a playable demo at PAX West 2025, Booth #648. Everbloom's origins trace back to a 2016 PlanetMinecraft competition, leading to successful collaborations with major franchises. Co-founder Tom van Berkel emphasizes the need for creative freedom as a driving force behind their shift to indie development, reflecting on the potential for growth in the industry through user-generated content platforms.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Minecraft Preview Update 1.81/1.064 for Version 1.21.110.23 Adds New Items

The Minecraft Preview branch has released update version 1.21.110.23 on August 7, which corresponds to version 1.81/1.064 for console users. The update includes various features and bug fixes such as: - Fully functional pick block feature for all LightBlock variations. - New definitions added to blocks.json for various types of planks and double slabs. - Shelf comparator signal now operates correctly from the back of the Shelf. - Introduction of Copper Torch, Copper Bars, Copper Chain, and Copper Lantern with oxidation effects. - Resolved sound issues for Copper Chests and fixed the Copper Golem statue's pose in multiplayer. - Lightning Rods now emit a Redstone signal when struck by lightning and flash white. - Visual appearance of Wolf Armor corrected and Foxes now recognize Honey Bottles as food. - Copper Golem adjustments for block counting, leashing behavior, and navigation through doors. - Improved visual blending around frozen river chunks. - User interface enhancements including effective hiding of touch controls and improved action bar messages. - Text-to-Speech support added for dressing room pages.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.100 update out now, patch notes

The Minecraft update version 1.21.100 introduces several new features, including: - The Copper Golem, which can be summoned using copper and carved pumpkins, assists players in organizing their bases by sorting items into designated chests and drops between 1 and 3 Copper Ingots upon defeat. - Copper Chests, which can oxidize over time or be preserved with wax, can be crafted using a standard Chest and Copper Ingots. - New copper tools, weapons, and armor, including the Copper Axe, Copper Hoe, Copper Pickaxe, Copper Shovel, Copper Sword, Copper Helmet, Copper Chestplate, Copper Leggings, and Copper Boots, which offer durability comparable to stone and higher enchantability than diamond. - Experimental game drop features can be explored by enabling the Experimental Features toggle in world settings. - Various enhancements and bug fixes, including screen narrator enumeration for UI buttons, adjusted tree generation in biomes, and fixes for character interactions and environmental elements.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

Copper just got another use in Minecraft’s latest snapshot — and it’s not what you might expect

Mojang has introduced new features related to copper in Minecraft with the release of Snapshot 25w32a on August 5, 2025. This update includes copper torches, copper chains, copper bars, and copper lanterns. Copper torches are crafted using 1 Copper Nugget, 1 Stick, and 1 Coal; copper lanterns are made by surrounding 1 Copper Torch with 8 Copper Nuggets; copper chains are formed with 1 Copper Ingot in the center and 1 Copper Nugget above and below it; and copper bars are created using 6 Copper Ingots. The update emphasizes copper as a fundamental building material, showcasing various oxidation stages that enhance visual appeal. Players are also anticipating the addition of copper fences and gates, as well as the potential for copper to be used in beacons.