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Winsage

February 10, 2025

Microsoft Edge tests integrating Copilot into Settings, auto-opening AI on Windows 11

Microsoft is exploring deeper integration of its Copilot feature in Edge, with potential developments including a troubleshooter in the Settings menu and automatic sidebar activation upon browser launch on Windows 10 and 11. An "Ask Copilot" button may also be introduced in the Settings app for user assistance. References suggest Copilot could activate with new tabs or browser launches. Additionally, Edge has launched an AI-driven "Scareware Blocker" in version 133 for Windows 11 to protect users from online scams by blocking harmful sites in real-time. This feature is expected to improve over time and complements Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Protection.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

The Best Minecraft Switch Mods for Enhancing Gameplay

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Winsage

February 7, 2025

Microsoft tries again with aggressive tactics against Google and Chrome, touting Edge’s “world-class performance” with a pop-up ad promo

Microsoft is intensifying efforts to promote Bing and Edge, encouraging users to stay loyal to Edge while searching for the Google Web Store via Bing. A pop-up message promotes Edge's advantages, contrasting with straightforward Google Search results that lack similar ads. Microsoft is also using its Bing Wallpaper app to recommend Bing as the default search engine and automatically adding the Bing extension to Chrome. The company has faced criticism for mimicking Google's interface, including replicating the Google Doodle, which Google Chrome lead Parisa Tabriz described as a "new low." Mozilla has raised concerns about Microsoft's misleading designs giving Edge an unfair advantage. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged that Google generates more revenue from Windows than Microsoft does.

Tech Optimizer

February 5, 2025

What to do if you think your PC has a virus

Signs that a PC may have a virus include noticeable slowdown in performance, unfamiliar applications appearing, frequent crashes or erratic software behavior, and overheating. To remove a virus from a PC, users should: 1. Disconnect from the internet. 2. Enter safe mode. 3. Run a virus scan with antivirus software. 4. Delete or quarantine infected files. 5. Clear temporary files using the Disk Cleanup tool. 6. Reset browser settings to default. 7. Check and disable unfamiliar startup programs in Task Manager. 8. Update the operating system and software. 9. Backup data regularly. To avoid future viruses, users should practice safe browsing, enable a firewall, download from trusted sites, and use a secure VPN connection.

Winsage

December 27, 2024

Edge push notifications not working [Fix]

A push notification is an alert that appears when new content is added to an app or website. Users can customize these notifications through their browser, but some have experienced issues with them not working in Microsoft Edge. Solutions to resolve this include: 1. Checking notification settings in Edge to ensure the website is not blocked and that the Quiet notification requests option is disabled. 2. Creating a new profile in Edge to see if notifications work with a fresh profile. 3. Clearing cookies for the specific website to potentially fix notification issues. 4. Checking Focus settings in Windows to ensure Do Not Disturb mode is not silencing notifications. 5. Verifying system notification settings to ensure notifications for the website are enabled. 6. Resetting Edge to its factory default settings if other solutions do not work. Push notifications may not function due to being disabled in system settings or the website being blocked. To unblock notifications, users should navigate to their browser settings and enable notifications for the blocked website.

AppWizard

December 23, 2024

A Guide to Minecraft Switch Add-Ons and Addons Downloads

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AppWizard

December 23, 2024

Exploring Gaming Addons: Enhancing the Minecraft Switch Experience

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Winsage

December 21, 2024

Microsoft Edge won’t stop nagging users to set itself as default on Windows 11

Microsoft is implementing new pop-ups in Edge to encourage users to set it as their default browser on Windows 11, following regulatory changes in the EU that allow users to choose their default browser easily. Recent references in Edge Canary indicate features under development, such as a button labeled “msNurturingDefaultBrowserBannerUX2OneBtn” that promotes Edge. Users may encounter prompts urging them to use Microsoft Edge for enhanced security against phishing and malware, with options to confirm or postpone their decision. The design of these pop-ups is being tested, and users cannot opt out of receiving them. Similar promotional tactics are used by competitors like Google to promote their browsers.

Winsage

December 20, 2024

Clean up your PC: Deep cleaning with professional tricks

Maintaining a tidy digital environment is essential for optimizing the performance of a Windows PC. Regular decluttering frees up storage space and enhances overall efficiency. 1. Check Memory Utilization: Access Settings (Win+I) > System > Memory to view memory usage, including temporary files and installed applications. The "Other" category shows large folders for potential deletion, and you can uninstall unnecessary programs under Apps > Installed apps. Temporary files can be removed under System > Storage > Temporary files. 2. Windows 11 Cleanup Functions: Go to System > Storage > Cleanup recommendations to find storage space occupied by downloads, the recycle bin, and Previous Windows installations. Select areas to clean and click the cleanup button. 3. Free Up Storage Space: Enable Storage Sense in Settings > System > Storage to automate cleanup processes, customizing frequency and recycle bin retention. 4. Relocate Standard Storage Locations: In System > Storage > Advanced storage settings, designate alternative drives for new content to keep the primary drive uncluttered. 5. Change Storage Location for Apps: Specify a different drive when installing new applications. For Microsoft Store apps, go to Apps > Installed apps and select Move. 6. Clean Up Discs: Use the Disk Cleanup tool (cleanmgr) to delete unnecessary files. The Clean up system files option reveals additional files for removal. 7. Delete Browser Data: Clear browser cache as needed to improve performance, managing data through browser settings. 8. Optimize Autostart: Use Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to disable unnecessary startup programs. Tools like Autoruns can help manage autostart entries for efficient booting. Additional software options like Bleachbit and Ccleaner can provide deeper insights for system maintenance.

AppWizard

December 16, 2024

Android users warned of chilling Russian spy attack that records phone calls

Recent findings from Lookout reveal malware targeting Android devices, specifically designed to record phone calls and access personal photos. This malware is hidden in counterfeit versions of popular apps like Telegram and Samsung Knox. Two strains identified are BoneSpy, operational since 2021, and PlainGnome, discovered earlier this year, both linked to the Gamaredon group associated with Russia's FSB, primarily targeting Russian-speaking users. BoneSpy can collect text messages, record audio and calls, capture location data, take pictures, access browser history, and read notifications. PlainGnome includes all these features but operates more stealthily, recording audio and calls only when the device is idle, making detection less likely. Neither strain has been found on Google Play, suggesting victims install it through social engineering attacks. Signs of infection include being signed out of Google accounts, persistent pop-up ads, alerts about viruses, malfunctioning antivirus software, decreased device speed, unexpected storage loss, and unauthorized changes to browser settings. Users may also notice their contacts receiving messages they did not send.