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AppWizard

June 3, 2025

This Real-Life Minecraft Compass Points the Way to the Nearest Lodestone

Minecraft has evolved over 15 years from a basic game to a complex platform that allows players to craft advanced tools, including a compass that can guide them to specific locations. Chaosgoo has created a DIY compass that replicates the in-game compass in real life, allowing users to set destinations via a companion app. The compass uses a custom printed circuit board (PCB) featuring an ESP32-C3-MINI microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a USB connector, a lithium battery charger, and a digital compass. It includes 42 individually addressable RGB LEDs and a light diffuser that creates a voxel-like appearance for the compass needle. The device is designed for 3D printing and is portable. Documentation for building the compass is primarily in Chinese, but resources are available on MakerWorld, OSHW Hub, and GitHub.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

Lethal Company’s biggest update for months is finally out, and with it comes the much awaited first look at a new monster

Zeekerss has released version 70 of Lethal Company, which includes a revamped mansion, enhanced features, and a new monster called the Giant Sapsucker. The update introduces five new furniture items (fridge, doghouse, sofa chair, microwave, electric chair), a new log titled "Team Synergy," and a new plan for logs that allows players to collect them as rare scrap. Enhancements to the Company Cruiser include reinforced materials, a self-correcting feature, and a speed boost. The radar system has been redesigned with a face cam, a new compass HUD, a path indicator to the nearest exit, and contour lines for outdoor terrain. The mansion now has eight new rooms and hallways with interactable objects, improving exploration and navigation.

Tech Optimizer

May 29, 2025

A Trojan-Downloading Website Is Imitating a Popular Antivirus Website

Hackers are increasingly using sophisticated techniques to entice users into downloading malware, with many individuals still falling victim to basic social engineering tactics. A counterfeit website mimicking the legitimate antivirus program Bitdefender has been created, which could mislead users. This spoofed site hosts a bundled executable named StoreInstaller.exe that contains malware configurations linked to VenomRAT, capable of remote access, credential theft, keylogging, and data exfiltration. The counterfeit site closely resembles the legitimate one, making it difficult for untrained users to distinguish between them. Users are advised to download antivirus software only from reputable sources and to verify the authenticity of the website before proceeding.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

The best Oblivion Remastered mods

The modding community has become essential to the experience of Bethesda RPGs, particularly with the launch of Oblivion Remastered. Modders are updating existing mods and creating new ones, although the introduction of Unreal Engine 5 alongside Gamebryo may slow the maturation of the modding scene. Key mods include: - Oblivion Script Extender: A crucial tool expected to support complex customizations. - Ultimate Engine Tweaks: Helps alleviate performance issues by allowing players to disable certain visual effects. - Universal Achievement Unblocker: Prevents mods or console commands from blocking achievements. - Better HUD: Provides smaller compass options and minimalist designs for a more immersive experience. - No HUD No Effects: Toggles off UI elements and visual effects for distraction-free gameplay. - Unleveled Item Rewards: Ensures players receive optimal quest reward items. - Difficulty Slider Fixed: Balances difficulty settings for a consistent challenge. - Auto Local Map: Automatically opens the local map when entering an interior space. - First Person Horse: Allows first-person riding, despite some clipping issues. - Faster Sleep and Wait: Speeds up the waiting process for players.

AppWizard

April 10, 2025

Lost Ember studio reveals its next game, and dang, it’s got some really good snow

The trailer for Ikuma: The Frozen Compass showcases a realistic depiction of snow. The game is set in the Arctic in 1864 and follows a cabin boy named Sam and his sled dog, Ellie, as they navigate an uncharted island while surviving with limited resources. They will uncover remnants of a lost expedition and a dark secret. Developed by Mooneye Studios, known for the critically acclaimed Lost Ember, Ikuma is anticipated for its narrative depth and gameplay mechanics. The game's CEO, Tobias Graff, expressed excitement about sharing the project after five years of development. Ikuma: The Frozen Compass is scheduled for release in 2026, and players can add it to their wishlists on Steam.

AppWizard

March 29, 2025

I’ve only played Atomfall for a few hours, but I think I’m going straight to hell

Atomfall is an open-world disaster adventure game developed by Rebellion, available on Xbox Game Pass. The game features a setting in Wyndham Village where players face moral dilemmas, such as deciding whether to eliminate characters like a Vicar and a bakery owner to achieve their goals. The gameplay emphasizes non-linear choices, allowing players to explore different strategies and navigate a spectrum of morality. Atomfall is available on Xbox, PC, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass.

AppWizard

March 12, 2025

Guide to make and use Maps in Minecraft | Esports News – The Times of India

Minecraft maps enhance exploration and gameplay. To craft a map in Java Edition: - Gather 8 pieces of paper (from sugarcane) and 1 compass (made from 1 redstone dust and 4 iron ingots). - Access a crafting table, place the compass in the center, and surround it with the paper. In Bedrock Edition, you can create a basic map using 9 pieces of paper without a compass. To use the map: - Hold it and right-click or select the Use button to record terrain. - A white dot indicates your location. To expand a map: - Use the Craft Table method (combine the map with 8 pieces of paper) or the Cartography Table method (1 piece of paper and the map). To mark locations: - Use banners (1 stick and 6 wool) and interact with them while holding the map to create colored dots. Maps can be found in: - Stronghold libraries (11% chance in chests). - Shipwrecks (8% chance in treasure chests). - Cartographer Villagers (trade 7 to 8 emeralds for a map). Advanced tips include overlapping maps for seamless exploration and creating map walls with multiple maps in item frames.

AppWizard

March 7, 2025

All the Avowed ending choices and epilogue-affecting decisions

Game director Carrie Patel has indicated that Avowed features multiple endings influenced by key choices and smaller decisions throughout the game. The main decision involves whether to kill or spare Sapadal, which affects the ending slides. Sparing Sapadal while encouraging her darker impulses does not lead to a "vengeful" ending slide, but providing her with the Adra mech during Sargamis' quest results in a unique slide showing her peaceful use of it. Killing Sapadal aligns with the original pantheon of Eora and ends the Dreamscourge, similar to sparing her. Merging with Sapadal leads to a darker outcome where she overtakes the player's personality, also resulting in the Dreamscourge's defeat. In the Living Lands, players can achieve different outcomes based on their choices during the council. Siding with Lödwyn and achieving the Steel Garrote ending requires specific prior actions; otherwise, players may be executed as traitors. An Aedyran colony outcome results in direct control over the Living Lands, while a "gréfram" allows for partial colonization with some governance retained. Advocating for an independent Living Lands leads to favorable outcomes for certain characters but leaves others in uncertain situations. Optional quests can also influence the ending slides, such as Giatta's career path, Yatzli's fate depending on her choices, Marius's contentment based on quest completion, and Kai's grim fate if his quest is unfinished. Each of Kai's positive outcomes can lead to a romantic epilogue if interest is expressed.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

You know the drill: Avowed’s default waypoint and UI settings are way too handholdy, so you should change them ASAP

Avowed allows players to customize their gameplay experience through an extensive settings and accessibility menu. Key modifications made include switching the quest tracker mode to "Show on Update," turning off objective markers, and disabling interaction icons. These changes enhanced immersion by reducing intrusive prompts and allowing for more organic exploration. The game includes a compass for active quest objectives, which can also be disabled for a more challenging experience. The UI and navigation options in Avowed blend old-school challenge with modern convenience, catering to different player preferences.

AppWizard

February 4, 2025

How to get a free horse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Acquiring your first horse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 enhances gameplay by allowing faster travel and evasion of bandits. To get a free horse, after freeing yourself from the stocks in Troskowitz, talk to Bara the beggar, who will direct you to Semine. You can retrieve Pebbles, the horse lost during the prologue, for free by convincing the horse trader he was stolen, or you can buy him. Pebbles may not be the best horse, but you can later acquire a better horse named Herring after completing the For Whom The Bell Tolls quest. Riding Pebbles can unlock the Good Old Pebbles perk, improving his attributes. For those willing to steal, you can claim ownership of a stolen horse by taking it to the nomad camp and paying Horse Handler Mikolai about half its market value. Horses can often be found abandoned after their riders are ambushed or during battles.