confusion Archives

AppWizard

July 29, 2025

How to build a workbench in Grounded 2

Players must analyze a grass plank at a resource analyzer to unlock the workbench in Grounded 2. The first resource analyzer can be found at the Ranger Outpost: Snackbar, which is surrounded by grass for harvesting. To analyze, players need to chop down a grass stalk to obtain grass planks and then interact with the analyzer to research the grass plank, unlocking the workbench schematic. The materials required to craft the workbench are three grass planks, four sprigs, and two sap. Sprigs are commonly found nearby, and sap can be identified by small brown orbs on wood and roots. Players must gather these materials and transport them to their building site to complete the workbench.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Windows 10 turns ten years old today

Microsoft released Windows 10 on July 29, 2015, as a response to dissatisfaction with Windows 8. The operating system replaced the touch-centric design of Windows 8 with a more traditional desktop experience and began to surpass Windows 7 in popularity between spring 2017 and early 2018. By the end of 2021, over 80 percent of Windows computers were running Windows 10, aided by free upgrade offers. Jerry Nixon, a senior developer at Microsoft, referred to Windows 10 as the "last Windows," a sentiment echoed in the Windows Internals manual. However, Windows 11 was announced on June 24, 2021, and officially released on October 5, 2021. Despite free upgrades from Windows 10, Windows 11 has struggled to gain popularity due to its lack of groundbreaking features and stringent system requirements. As of now, Windows 10 remains installed on over half of all Windows PCs and laptops. General support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, after which users will no longer receive security updates.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Microsoft Windows 11 update shows up on ‘incompatible’ PCs: Should you click upgrade or beware?

Microsoft is extending Windows 11 upgrades to computers that do not meet its official minimum requirements, prompting confusion among users. Reports indicate that users are receiving upgrade prompts despite lacking essential components like TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or a modern processor. This change raises questions about whether Microsoft is relaxing its compatibility standards or if it is a technical oversight. Users are advised to exercise caution before upgrading unsupported machines, as this may lead to issues such as failed installations, unreliable performance, and lack of future security updates or customer support.

Winsage

July 28, 2025

Microsoft mysteriously offers Windows 11 upgrade on incompatible PCs

The transition to Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 as a hardware prerequisite. Some users are receiving upgrade prompts for Windows 11 on devices that do not have TPM 2.0, despite Microsoft not announcing any changes to the system requirements. There are reports that some devices may have TPM 2.0 disabled, leading to confusion about the upgrade notifications. Microsoft continues to uphold the requirement for TPM 2.0 for Windows 11. Users on Windows 10 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for an additional year of security updates.

AppWizard

July 27, 2025

Stormgate is leaving early access before it’s technically finished: ‘We believe that our campaign and 1v1 are ready for a broader audience’

Frost Giant Studios announced that its first single-player campaign for the RTS game Stormgate will launch in August, coinciding with the game's exit from Steam early access. The studio clarified that the previous version number "0.6" was misleading and will now be referred to as the Necrolyte release, with future updates adopting descriptive names instead of numerical versioning. The campaign, titled Ashes of Earth, will include 12 missions and a complete narrative arc, with plans for additional free missions in the future. The studio aims to engage a wider audience with both the campaign and the 1v1 multiplayer mode, emphasizing the need to attract new players for financial viability. Additionally, features like co-op missions and an in-game editor called Sigma Labs will be introduced for ongoing development.

AppWizard

July 23, 2025

I continue to use Google Home and its speakers, but I hate everything about it

Since the debut of the Google Home speaker in November 2016, many users have integrated it into their lives, often expressing frustrations with its functionality. A long-time user has accumulated various Google devices, including two Nest Audios, a Pixel Tablet, and a Nest Hub. A recent survey indicated that many users remain loyal to Google Home due to their significant investments in the ecosystem. Common issues reported by users include unresponsive speakers, inconsistent voice recognition, failures to execute commands, delays in response times, and difficulties syncing music across devices. The Google Home app has improved but still poses challenges, particularly for users with multiple devices, as the interface can be cluttered and lacks customizable sorting options. Many users continue using Google Home due to sunk costs, familiarity with the platform, and hope for future updates that may enhance their experience.

Winsage

July 21, 2025

Managing Windows Firewall Rules with PowerShell, Part 3: Creating a Baseline

The text discusses managing Windows firewall rules using PowerShell, particularly focusing on exporting firewall rules to a CSV file and comparing current configurations against a baseline. A PowerShell script is provided that retrieves all existing firewall rules, compiles their details into custom objects, and exports them to a CSV file. Another script is designed to compare a baseline CSV file of firewall rules with a current CSV file, checking for changes in various fields and identifying deleted rules. The script outputs any modifications found and notes if a rule has been deleted. It also mentions potential enhancements for handling new rules and duplicate rule names.

AppWizard

July 19, 2025

Valve confirms pressure from banks and card companies is to blame for the storefront axing adult Steam games: “Loss of payment methods would prevent customers from being able to purchase other titles”

Valve has clarified that certain games on its Steam platform have been removed due to potential violations of rules and standards set by payment processors and their related card networks and banks. Over 100 games marked as "retired" from Valve's storefront in two days, many of which contain adult content. The removals are part of a broader initiative to ensure compliance with banking standards. The impact on developers remains unclear, but the rapid pace of removals suggests many creators may be affected.

Winsage

July 19, 2025

Microsoft boosts Apple and Linux with Windows 11 upgrade tax

According to StatCounter, 16.57% of global desktops are operating on OS X, while 7.72% are utilizing macOS. StatCounter's data also indicates that macOS Catalina accounts for 87% of macOS installations.

Winsage

July 19, 2025

Microsoft Issues Rare Apology For A Windows Update Mistake

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has encountered multiple issues, including a persistent Windows Firewall error (Event 2042) that worsened after the July 2025 update. The company issued an apology for the confusion, clarifying that the error is a logging anomaly with no security risk. Users have also reported problems with the Microsoft Changjie Input Method, Azure Virtual Desktop app failures, camera application unresponsiveness, wallpaper customization issues, blue screen errors related to Easy Anti-Cheat, and audio loss with Dirac Audio. Microsoft is working on resolutions for these problems in future updates.