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AppWizard

April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

Winsage

March 23, 2025

6 Windows features aimed at accessibility you didn’t know everyone should use

Microsoft's Windows 11 includes several accessibility features aimed at enhancing user experience. - Voice Access allows users to control their PCs with voice commands, operating in three modes: default, command-only, and dictation. It functions without an internet connection. - Live Captions automatically generate captions for any audio playing on the PC, aiding users in noisy environments or while multitasking. - Focus helps users minimize distractions by customizing notification settings and can be programmed to activate during specific activities. - Narrator reads text aloud from the screen, useful for managing extensive texts, with customizable settings for speed, pitch, and voice. - On-Screen Keyboard provides a virtual keyboard for input via mouse or touchscreen, customizable for usability. - Mouse pointer options allow users to adjust the size and color of the cursor and enable pointer trails for better visibility. Custom cursor designs can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.

AppWizard

December 26, 2024

Essential apps for hardcore Android users [Video]

Seal is a minimalist downloader app for Android that allows users to download videos from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram in various formats and qualities. Zerocam is a camera replacement app that focuses on a natural photographic experience without excessive image processing, offering a free version with a limit of five photos per day and a subscription for additional features. Openvibe aggregates multiple social media platforms into one app, allowing users to post to Bluesky, Threads, Nostr, and Mastodon simultaneously. Twine is an RSS app that consolidates favorite feeds into one location and allows users to import collections via OPML files. AI Screenshot Finder helps users search and categorize their screenshots, processing data locally while leveraging cloud AI systems. Crate organizes links, recipes, and videos into custom sections and uses AI to assist in finding saved content. Sponge gamifies file management, allowing users to swipe to delete or tag files, organized by the month they were saved. Tooly is a versatile toolbox app that includes various tools for unit conversions and text formatting.

Winsage

December 21, 2024

Christmas software sale: Windows 11 Pro for €13,25 and lifetime MS Office for only €15,29!

Consumers are experiencing Christmas sales during the Black Friday shopping season, particularly on technology and software. Godeal24 is offering significant discounts on Microsoft products, including Windows 11 Pro for €13.25 and a 5 PC bundle for €10.63 per PC. Microsoft Office 2021 is available for €15.29, while the Office Professional 2021 version, which includes Microsoft Teams, costs €35.24. All software keys from Godeal24 are genuine, and the offers are time-sensitive. Godeal24 provides digital delivery of purchased software, has a 98% rating on TrustPilot, and offers technical support and lifetime after-sales service. Customers can contact Godeal24 at service@godeal24.com for inquiries.

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth coming to PC in January 2025

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be released on PC on January 23, 2025, available through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Pre-orders are open with a 30% discount, reducing the standard price from .99 to .99. A bundle option includes both Final Fantasy 7 and FF7 Rebirth for .99. The PC version will feature 4K resolution support, up to 120FPS gameplay, enhanced textures, and NVIDIA DLSS and VRR support. It will offer three default graphics presets and customizable settings for different hardware configurations. Players can expect smooth gameplay with refined lighting and improved environmental details. DualSense controller support will allow for a PS5 control scheme, alongside keyboard and mouse support with customizable controls.

Winsage

December 14, 2024

10 features you didn’t know were in the Windows 11 File Explorer

The File Explorer in Windows 11 includes several features to enhance file management: 1. Gallery: A section to view all images stored on the PC and OneDrive, organized by date. 2. Optimize folders: Users can customize folder appearances based on content type through the Properties menu. 3. Change default launch location: Users can set File Explorer to open to This PC or OneDrive instead of the Home folder. 4. Classic context menu: Users can access the traditional context menu by holding the Shift key while right-clicking. 5. Clear File Explorer history: Users can reset the history of visited folders for a fresh start. 6. Managing OneDrive files: Users can manage cloud files directly from File Explorer and identify local versus cloud storage. 7. Selecting multiple files with the keyboard: Users can use arrow keys and Control to select multiple files efficiently. 8. Extracting and creating archives: Users can create and extract various archive formats, including 7z and RAR, without third-party applications. 9. Move files to Android phone: Users can transfer files between a Windows PC and an Android device using Phone Link integration. 10. Rename files in bulk: Users can rename multiple files simultaneously by selecting them and entering a new name with a counter for differentiation.

AppWizard

November 17, 2024

The best device for playing PC games is finally coming to Australia

Valve's Steam Deck is set to launch in Australia on November 19 and has already sold millions of units internationally. It is a handheld gaming device that functions as a Linux PC, offering extensive customization options. The Steam Deck measures nearly 30 centimeters wide and 12 centimeters tall, weighs 640 grams, and features a 7.4-inch HDR OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and a native resolution of 1280x800. It supports a wide range of games, including high-profile titles and indie games, with battery life varying from two to eight hours depending on the game's demands. Control options include a d-pad, face buttons, analog sticks, touch-sensitive pads, and customizable settings. The Steam Deck runs on a customized Linux operating system, SteamOS, which facilitates the use of Windows games through an emulation layer called Proton. Valve rates games for performance and compatibility, with a starting price of 9 for the Steam Deck OLED and various models available at different price points.

AppWizard

November 6, 2024

Steam’s new recording features allow deep integration with games

Steam has rolled out its game recording capabilities for PC and Steam Deck users, moving from beta to full availability. The features include automatic recording, manual clipping with customizable keyboard hotkeys, and easy access to replays through the Steam overlay. Users can export clips using QR codes for sharing. The recording functions are designed to minimize game performance impact by using the GPU for encoding. Steam allows per-game customization of auto-recording durations and capture quality, and provides an SDK and API for developers to trigger recordings based on in-game events. The recording features work with any game, including non-Steam titles added to the Steam library.

Tech Optimizer

October 31, 2024

Beyond antivirus: Other essential tools to protect your Mac

Macs are facing an increasing number of cybersecurity threats, with malware targeting macOS rising from eight families in 2021 to 21 in 2023. To protect against these threats, users are advised to implement antivirus software, maintain regular backups using tools like Apple's Time Machine and cloud services, enable the built-in firewall, use password managers for secure password storage, and utilize a VPN for secure internet connections, especially on public Wi-Fi.

AppWizard

October 30, 2024

All Red Dead Redemption PC Settings And Features Revealed

Red Dead Redemption has been released on PC, featuring enhanced graphical fidelity and customizable options. The game supports resolutions up to 4K and frame rates up to 144FPS, with various aspect ratios available. Video settings include options for screen type, refresh rate, frame rate cap, V-Sync, triple buffering, and mouse pointer constraints. Graphics settings allow players to select quality presets and adjust HDR, shadow quality, and anisotropic levels. The game supports NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 for improved performance through upscaling. Frame generation options are available, and advanced settings include motion blur adjustments. Players can also customize mouse and keyboard settings for key binds and aiming sensitivity.