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TrendTechie

April 4, 2025

На торренты слили недоделанный фильм Minecraft — появилась черновая версия экранизации

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Tech Optimizer

April 2, 2025

Shield up to 5 devices from the evil internet with McAfee Total Protection

McAfee Total Protection offers a two-year subscription for less than , covering up to five Apple devices, significantly reduced from the regular price of 9. The subscription includes AI-powered antivirus protection, a virtual private network, web protection, identity theft protection, and personalized safety education. It also features a password manager, personal data exposure protection, and credit monitoring. This limited-time offer allows stacking of codes for up to ten years of coverage, but the software can only be added to a maximum of five devices at once.

Winsage

April 1, 2025

7 PowerToys Run plug-ins I use to boost my productivity

PowerToys is a suite of productivity tools for Windows 11, featuring over two dozen modules. PowerToys Run is a launcher and search bar that simplifies launching applications and finding files. It can be enhanced with plug-ins, including: - Window Walker: Allows users to search for running applications for quick window switching. - OneNote: Enables quick access to notebooks and pages after activation. - WinGet/Scoop: Streamlines app installation and uninstallation from a trusted repository. - BrowserSearch: Facilitates quick searches of browser history across different web browsers. - FastWeb: Allows users to create shortcuts for websites accessible via text commands. - Everything: Provides a fast search engine for files, improving upon the basic file search capabilities. - Clipboard Manager: Makes clipboard history searchable for easier reuse of text clips.

Winsage

March 30, 2025

5 nostalgic Windows programs I wish were still around

Windows Live Movie Maker was a free video editor that allowed users to create and edit videos without ads or upsells, contrasting with today's monetized tools. Rockmelt was a Chromium-based web browser from the early 2010s that integrated Facebook into the browsing experience with real-time notifications and built-in Messenger functionality. Windows Media Center was a media management interface in Windows Vista and 7 that had potential for growth with the rise of Home Theater PCs and streaming services. Iconic games from Windows XP, such as 3D Pinball: Space Cadet and Minesweeper, created lasting memories for users. Windows Live Messenger was a messaging service known for its user-friendly interface and features like tabbed conversations and customizable emoticons, which many users miss compared to newer platforms like Skype and Teams.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

McDonald’s India Launches Minecraft Movie Meal Campaign

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AppWizard

March 17, 2025

I love this Steam Sale tool that discovers hidden PC gaming gems

Steam saw nearly 19,000 new games released last year. The We Love Every Game browsing tool, developed by Totally Human Media, helps users navigate discounts on Steam by allowing them to select genres and receive game recommendations with videos, screenshots, descriptions, and direct links to current prices and reviews. The tool does not require a Steam account login and prioritizes games with over 80 percent positive reviews and significant discounts. It emphasizes broad categories and includes older titles, making it easier to discover lesser-known games. Notable titles discovered using the tool include Shoulders of Giants, Nerd Survivors, and Stories: The Path of Destinies.

Winsage

March 10, 2025

4 things holding Microsoft PC Manager back from being a great app

Microsoft PC Manager includes a Deep cleanup feature that can slow down system performance by deleting Windows Prefetch files, which are intended to improve application loading times. The System protection feature focuses on restoring default settings rather than providing robust security options, which may not appeal to users who prefer customization. The PC Boost feature offers only temporary relief from memory usage, with results quickly reverting back to previous levels. Additionally, the app promotes Microsoft Edge, often ignoring users' default browser settings, which can be intrusive and detracts from its overall utility.

Winsage

March 7, 2025

Microsoft Edge’s Settings is becoming more like Google Chrome on Windows 11

Microsoft is refining the settings page in the Edge Canary version to enhance user experience by simplifying the interface. The Settings hamburger menu has been streamlined, with various components relocated to separate pages. The landing page now features quick-access buttons for frequently used sections, and sub-settings are presented as a clickable list, leading to compact separate pages. Microsoft is also experimenting with a darker dark mode for reduced eye strain and power consumption, and testing an AI History Search feature to help users find information more easily.

Winsage

March 5, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows Recall should’ve been everything Opera’s Browser Operator promises to be on paper — an AI agent with a “pause button” to preserve user privacy

Generative AI is changing digital interactions, particularly with AI-driven chatbots like Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT, which may challenge Google's search dominance. Opera has launched Browser Operator, an AI agent that automates routine browsing tasks and operates natively within the browser, protecting user credentials. It understands natural language instructions and pauses for user input during sensitive actions. Opera emphasizes that Browser Operator does not send any user information to its servers and uses a textual representation of web pages for context. The tool can handle cookie prompts and verification dialogs without hindering functionality. Currently in preview mode, Browser Operator will be rolled out widely and can be accessed from Opera's sidebar or Command Line.

TrendTechie

March 4, 2025

Final Fantasy 16 взломали и слили на торренты спустя полгода после релиза — помогло решение Square Enix

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