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Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 16/04/2026
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 16/04/2026

The Epic Games Store is offering the game The Stone of Madness for free from 4 PM GMT on April 16, 2026, until 4 PM GMT on April 23, 2026. The game, published by Tripwire Presents and developed by The Game Kitchen, is set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery and features five prisoners who must work together using their unique skills to confront fears and avoid insanity. It is a real-time tactical stealth game that emphasizes strategic thinking and teamwork.
New Fortnite updates turns the game into Singstar and introduces Showdown Act 2
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

New Fortnite updates turns the game into Singstar and introduces Showdown Act 2

Fortnite has removed its Ballistic mode and introduced a new update featuring Laufey in the Icon series, allowing players to engage in a musical experience. Starting April 16, players can use the Mic Vocals feature to sing along in real time with a compatible microphone on PC and Console. The update also includes Pro Drums, enabling the use of a Rock Band 4 drum kit, while vocalists can move freely within the Jam Ring. Additionally, Act 2 of the Showdown event has begun, focusing on a challenge between characters Jules and Dasha. Furthermore, the Save The World mode is now free-to-play for all players.
Microsoft April Update Forces BitLocker Recovery on Servers
Winsage
April 16, 2026

Microsoft April Update Forces BitLocker Recovery on Servers

A recent Microsoft security update, April 2026 KB5082063, has caused issues for administrators of Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 systems, with many devices entering BitLocker recovery mode after reboot, requiring a 48-digit recovery key. This issue primarily affects enterprise-managed systems with specific TPM Group Policy settings involving PCR7 validation. Similar problems have been reported with updates KB5083769 and KB5082052 on Windows 11. The issue arises from five conditions: BitLocker must be enabled on the OS drive, the Group Policy must include PCR7, the msinfo32.exe tool must show Secure Boot State PCR7 Binding as “Not Possible,” the Windows UEFI CA 2023 certificate must be in the Secure Boot Signature Database, and the device must not be using the 2023-signed Windows Boot Manager. Microsoft suggests two workarounds: removing the TPM validation Group Policy before the update and re-enabling BitLocker, or applying a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) before installation. Skipping the April updates is not advisable due to the addressing of 167 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days. BitLocker recovery issues following updates have been recurring since 2022, with similar incidents reported in August 2022, August 2024, and May 2025, indicating ongoing challenges with Secure Boot certificates and TPM validation bindings in enterprise environments.
Introducing the ultimate college bundle: built for student life
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

Introducing the ultimate college bundle: built for student life

Eligible U.S. students can access significant discounts on select Windows 11 PCs and the Microsoft College Offer, which includes over 0 in complimentary value. This offer provides a full year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a complimentary design-your-own Xbox Wireless Controller. Notable discounted PCs include the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x for 9, HP OmniBook X Flip for 9, and HP Victus for 9. Students can find qualifying devices from brands like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface at various retailers. Additionally, 86% of students report using AI to support their studies, and Microsoft 365 Premium includes features like Copilot for organizing notes, aiding in budget tracking, generating presentation drafts, and summarizing emails. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers access to hundreds of games, including new titles like Forza Horizon 6, with unlimited cloud gaming.
XChat Standalone Messaging App Launches Next Week
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

XChat Standalone Messaging App Launches Next Week

XChat is a standalone messaging app from the social media platform X, set to launch next week. It focuses on direct messaging, user privacy, and speed, featuring encrypted messaging, high-resolution photo and video sharing, and a streamlined interface that prioritizes active chats. The app will also support audio and video calls. XChat aims to create a dedicated space for private conversations while integrating with the existing X network.
Can't find the Windrose Traveler's Camp second chest? We couldn't either… until we remembered a clue from another camp
AppWizard
April 15, 2026

Can’t find the Windrose Traveler’s Camp second chest? We couldn’t either… until we remembered a clue from another camp

In the co-op pirate survival game Windrose, players earn experience points (XP) by exploring islands and completing tasks, which include finding and opening treasure chests. The game map indicates the number of chests remaining at each location. During gameplay, the PC Gamer team found one chest at a Traveler's Camp but struggled to locate the second. A memory of a previous camp led them to search for trees with red scarves tied around them, which consistently marked the location of hidden chests. Digging at the base of these trees allowed them to successfully find the second chest at various Traveler's Camps.
Another rival is coming for Google over its app store practices
AppWizard
April 15, 2026

Another rival is coming for Google over its app store practices

Aptoide has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claiming that Google's practices create an uneven playing field for independent app stores. The lawsuit accuses Google of using tactics that hinder competition in Android app distribution and in-app billing, particularly through OEM lock-in agreements and developer exclusivity deals. Aptoide asserts that these practices restrict access to the Android ecosystem and create barriers for users seeking alternatives to the Google Play Store. The company has over 200 million direct users annually and a catalog of approximately 436,000 apps. Aptoide argues that Google's actions have stifled its ability to compete effectively on pricing and policy. Google has not yet responded to Aptoide's allegations.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
April 15, 2026

Windrose Fifteen Men on a Dead Man’s Chest quest guide

Players can find the Blurry Sketch of the Island curio at a shipwreck on the east coast of the island, which marks the treasure's location on their map. The treasure is buried in the center of a circle of skeletons, indicated by a star icon, and requires a shovel to dig it up. Upon opening the chest, players will encounter four drowned level 2 enemies that must be defeated to access the chest's contents, which include experience points, silver ingots, and guineas. After securing the treasure, players can acquire their first ship and utilize fast travel between islands as they collect more curios.
How to get gunpowder in Windrose
AppWizard
April 15, 2026

How to get gunpowder in Windrose

In Windrose, players need gunpowder for ranged combat, which is scarce and requires ingenuity to craft. Gunpowder can be found by looting islands, searching hidden chests, and defeating pirates at Blackbeard Camps, which are located near the starter island. Loot is randomized, so gunpowder may not always be in the same place. To craft gunpowder, players must gather ash and sulfur after unlocking the Foothills, and they need iron to mine sulfur and a Millstone to craft the gunpowder. Expanding backpack size and boosting stamina can enhance gameplay.
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