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I was excited for this Quake port of Half-Life until I discovered the creator's wild AI conspiracy theories
AppWizard
August 1, 2026

I was excited for this Quake port of Half-Life until I discovered the creator’s wild AI conspiracy theories

The technology behind Half-Life, known as GoldSrc, is a modified version of the Quake engine, and remnants of Quake code are present in Valve's Source 2. A modder named KleskBY is developing a project called Libre-life, which aims to port elements from Half-Life into Quake source ports, particularly focusing on the Zircon Engine. KleskBY believes that older engines like GoldSrc have limitations that hinder creativity and prefers using Quake source ports over Xash3D, arguing that they offer capabilities that Xash does not. Libre-life is in early development, with progress including the reimplementation of all weapons from Half-Life 1. KleskBY uses AI extensively in the project, despite expressing strong negative opinions about AI's broader implications.
Australia’s online watchdog is taking messaging app Telegram to court over ‘pro-terrorist’ posts
AppWizard
July 30, 2026

Australia’s online watchdog is taking messaging app Telegram to court over ‘pro-terrorist’ posts

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has filed a lawsuit against the encrypted messaging app Telegram for allegedly failing to detect and remove pro-terrorist and extremist content. This legal action follows a year-long investigation and is the first enforcement of online codes regarding unlawful material established a year ago. The lawsuit details multiple violations of the Online Safety Act 2021, including the failure to remove posts related to the Christchurch mosque attack and the Buffalo mass shooting, despite user reports. Telegram has claimed to have blocked over 150,000 terrorist-related communities and removed over 200 million pieces of terrorist content. If the lawsuit is successful, it could lead to penalties up to A.6 million and potentially a ban on the app in Australia.
How to Use WorldEdit in Minecraft Java and Bedrock
AppWizard
July 24, 2026

How to Use WorldEdit in Minecraft Java and Bedrock

WorldEdit is a tool for Minecraft that has different requirements for Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Users must select the correct version for their Minecraft edition. For Java Edition, WorldEdit can be downloaded from EngineHub or Modrinth, while Bedrock Edition requires a separate add-on. To install WorldEdit on Java Edition, users need to download the appropriate .jar file and place it in the server's plugins or mods folder, depending on the platform. Command access must be granted based on world or server settings, and users can select blocks for editing using various commands. Basic edits can be made using commands like //set, //replace, and //undo. For Bedrock Edition, users must download the add-on package, enable experimental features, and use semicolon commands for editing. The add-on also includes item shortcuts and management commands for access. The main differences between Java and Bedrock versions include the installation process, permissions, and command prefixes.
Meccha Chameleon review
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Meccha Chameleon review

Meccha Chameleon is a game developed and published by lemorion_1224, priced at £5.29, that offers a unique twist on the hide-and-seek format through a camouflage mechanic using hand-painted designs. Players transform featureless marble figures into parts of the environment using a brush and eyedropper tool during the hiding phase. The game emphasizes creativity and strategy, challenging players to manipulate visual perception to remain undetected. It was created by a small team of two developers, which has led to some production limitations, such as collision issues and a simplistic user interface. Despite these challenges, the game's handmade quality adds charm and encourages players to embrace its imperfections.
Fan revolt forces RPG studio to kill its new launcher just 19 hours after release
AppWizard
June 24, 2026

Fan revolt forces RPG studio to kill its new launcher just 19 hours after release

Owlcat has decided to completely eliminate its newly introduced launcher for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader after just 19 hours due to player backlash. The launcher was intended to address an issue with Steam not registering playtime unless it was active. Community manager Starrok acknowledged the oversight in communication regarding the launcher and expressed regret over the decision. Following community feedback, Owlcat announced a rollback to the previous patch, erasing all changes related to the launcher. This incident follows a previous controversy in 2023 when the studio faced backlash leading to the removal of a data-intensive tool from Wrath of the Righteous. Inquiries have been made about the future of the launcher.
Microsoft and Adobe team up and make Photoshop 20% faster on Windows
Winsage
June 19, 2026

Microsoft and Adobe team up and make Photoshop 20% faster on Windows

Microsoft is collaborating with Adobe to enhance the performance of Photoshop, a widely used image editing software. The partnership focuses on optimizing operations within Photoshop, which is primarily developed in C++ and compiled using Microsoft’s Visual C++ (MSVC) compiler. Microsoft aims to improve performance for CPU-intensive tasks, particularly those that are latency-sensitive, such as brush responsiveness and file-opening tasks. The engineering team activated MSVC’s "peak-performance" compilation mode and explored profile-guided optimization (PGO) to refine executables. However, due to the complexity PGO introduced, they shifted to Sample-based Profile Guided Optimizations (SPGO), which uses hardware performance samples from actual release binaries. This method allows for greater flexibility in data collection and typically yields performance improvements of 5% to 15%. By combining MSVC’s peak-performance mode with SPGO, the teams achieved a 20% performance boost on x64 Windows systems and a 13% enhancement on Arm architecture. These optimizations resulted in improved responsiveness for critical tasks in Photoshop, enhancing the user experience in professional creative workflows.
Windows Insiders Are Getting Big Windows 11 In-Box App Updates
Winsage
June 13, 2026

Windows Insiders Are Getting Big Windows 11 In-Box App Updates

Microsoft is enhancing transparency in Windows 11 app updates through the Windows Insider Program, allowing users to view detailed descriptions of updates for key applications like Calculator, Camera, Clock, Media Player, Paint, Photos, and Sound Recorder on the Windows Insider Documentation Hub. Notable changes include: - Calculator: Enhanced accuracy for square-root results, improved readability in high-contrast themes, fixed layout for right-to-left languages, and reliability updates. - Camera: Improved zoom slider, front camera support, additional video resolution options, better QR link functionality, and intuitive default settings. - Clock: New timer features, option to disable daily goals in Focus mode, and a 15-minute snooze feature. - Media Player: Custom captions, indexing banner in the play queue, playlist enhancements, bug fixes, and improved reliability. - Paint: More responsive toolbar, adjustable eraser transparency, refined stamp brush strokes, selection improvements, and performance enhancements. - Photos: AI watermarking, improvements for viewing small images and pixel art, enhancements for scanned text, crash bug fix, and streamlined keyboard navigation. - Sound Recorder: Live waveform display for Bluetooth microphones, simplified deletion processes, bug fixes, and additional enhancements. The timeline for these updates is uncertain, but app updates are expected to be deployed more quickly than system updates.
Why Your Windows 11 PC Doesn't Get AI Features
Winsage
May 18, 2026

Why Your Windows 11 PC Doesn’t Get AI Features

Several hundred million Windows 11 users are experiencing frustrations due to the absence of Microsoft features like Recall and Cocreator, which are only available on Copilot+ PCs. Microsoft has divided Windows 11 into two tiers, with the latest AI functionalities requiring specific hardware known as Copilot+ PC. To qualify, a device must have: - An NPU capable of at least 40 TOPS - A minimum of 16 GB of RAM (DDR5 or LPDDR5) - At least 256 GB of SSD storage - Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer - A processor from specific families: Qualcomm Snapdragon X series, Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake), or AMD Ryzen AI 300 series Many PCs lack these features due to missing NPUs, insufficient TOPS ratings, unsupported processor generations, outdated Windows versions, rollout delays, or regional limits. Features locked behind Copilot+ include Recall, Click to Do, Cocreator in Paint, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions with Translation, Improved Windows Search, and Auto Super Resolution. To check for Copilot+ compatibility, users can verify the presence of an NPU in Task Manager, ensure they have Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer, and confirm their processor against the approved list. While some workarounds exist to enable features on unsupported PCs, they are often unstable and not recommended for primary use. Most users may not need to upgrade their laptops unless they require on-device AI features or their current device is significantly outdated. The AI feature gap is not currently critical for most users, as many features are optional or not essential.
How to breed Armadillos in Minecraft
AppWizard
May 11, 2026

How to breed Armadillos in Minecraft

Armadillos in Minecraft are found in Savanna biomes and are the primary source of Armadillo Scutes, which are used to craft Wolf Armor. To breed Armadillos, players need at least two adults that are not curled up in a defensive shell. Players attract them using Spider Eyes, and once both are in love mode, they will produce a baby Armadillo. Baby Armadillos take about 20 minutes to mature, and feeding them Spider Eyes can speed up their growth. Once mature, Armadillos drop Armadillo Scutes, which can be collected using a Brush.
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