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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.

AppWizard

October 26, 2024

Eternity is an Open Source Android Client to Access Lemmy Instances

Lemmy is an open-source and decentralized alternative to Reddit, gaining popularity among users seeking alternatives to mainstream social media. Eternity is a Java-based Lemmy client for Android, developed by Balazs Ádám Toldi, which allows users to access Lemmy instances more easily. It supports multiple accounts, offers intuitive post interaction features, and provides community metrics. Eternity includes rich text editing for posts, a profile page for user activity, dark mode options, and customizable settings. The app is available on F-Droid and the Play Store, and its source code can be accessed on Codeberg.

Tech Optimizer

October 23, 2024

Microsoft Defender review

Microsoft Defender has evolved from a basic antivirus tool to a comprehensive security solution, featuring parental controls, malware scanning, behavioral monitoring, email scanning, a password manager, and a secure browser. Launched in June 2022, Defender for Individuals, part of a Microsoft 365 subscription, offers benefits like dark web scanning, identity protection, and online storage (1TB for individuals, up to 6TB for families). The subscription costs for one user and is free for six users. Defender protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices, with new Windows PCs pre-installed with it. It includes advanced behavioral analysis, malware scanning, Secure Boot safeguarding, sandboxing, memory-integrity monitoring, and email attachment screening. Defender automatically scans when the system is idle and integrates with Microsoft OneDrive for data backup. It has achieved high scores in third-party evaluations, matching competitors like Bitdefender and Kaspersky with a 99.9% success rate in detecting known threats, though it struggles with zero-day attacks. Defender includes a built-in firewall, Smart App Control, and Edge browser security features. Its system impact can be resource-intensive during full scans, while quick scans are less demanding. The Windows Security Center serves as the hub for its features, and installation is automatic on new PCs, with robust support options available.

BetaBeacon

October 16, 2024

Hey Android users! Xbox games on Android are coming Soon!

Google's Android app store has been accused of being a monopoly and has been ordered to allow competition in the Play Store within the next 3 years. This will include allowing third-party app stores in Google Play, which is seen as great news for mobile gaming.

AppWizard

September 2, 2024

The Best Android Apps of September 2024

- September 2024 introduces a lineup of Android applications aimed at enhancing the mobile experience. - File Navigator automates file organization based on file types, features an intuitive interface, and has powerful search functionality. - The Google Weather App features a modern design, a customizable 10-day forecast section, and provides accurate weather information. - Notes is an open-source note-taking app with a simple interface, supports list formats and image embedding, and offers password or biometric protection. - Paper EyeSee automates wallpaper changes at user-defined intervals and allows customization of wallpaper brightness and blur. - Bubbly displays bubble animations during charging and allows customization with emoji-style icons. - Data Backup simplifies app data backup and restoration, requires root access for full functionality, and has an improved design for usability. - Flow EQ is a 12-band equalizer with presets for audio customization, bass boost, and loudness enhancement, remembering settings for different output devices. - Volume Lock allows users to control and lock audio volume levels, preventing distortion and maintaining consistent audio across applications. - Screen Stream enables casting a phone screen to a computer, supporting local and global streaming modes for presentations and content sharing. - Calia offers guided breathing exercises with customizable presets, immersive design, and promotes relaxation and mindfulness.

Winsage

August 29, 2024

15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free

Borg Calendar is a calendar application that allows users to manage appointments and synchronize with platforms like Google and Microsoft. Calibre is an e-book management tool that helps users organize digital libraries and convert e-books into various formats. Clavier+ enables users to create personalized keyboard shortcuts for quick access to programs and text insertion. Double Commander is a dual-pane file manager that simplifies file navigation and organization. Filezilla Client is an FTP client for transferring files to and from servers, featuring real-time transfer monitoring. Greenshot allows users to capture and edit screenshots with customizable shortcuts and cloud integration. Inkscape is a vector graphics editor with extensive drawing and editing tools. Keepass is a password manager that securely stores access credentials in a database. Kodi is a multimedia platform for streaming music and movies with customizable add-ons. Libre Hardware Monitor provides real-time information about PC performance using various sensors. Luminance HDR is a tool for creating and editing high dynamic range images. PeaZip is a file compression tool that supports various archive formats and offers password protection. Sumatra PDF is a lightweight PDF reader with annotation features. SM Player is a multimedia player that supports audio and video files with customizable settings. TV-Browser is an application that provides information about television programs and allows customization of channel lists.

AppWizard

August 27, 2024

This Android camera app alternative is way better than what you’re using

The Pixel 8 Pro excels in mobile photography with its advanced AI capabilities, but some photographers seek more control through third-party apps. ProShot, priced at .99, is a popular choice on the Google Play Store, offering various camera modes (Auto, Program, Manual, and customizable settings) and drive modes (Photo, Video, Slo-Mo, Light Painting, and Timelapse). It allows users to adjust flash settings, white balance, ISO, shutter speed, and focus with a user-friendly interface, including a unique one-finger zoom feature. ProShot includes an Evaluator tool to assess device compatibility before purchase. Users need a solid understanding of photography fundamentals to fully utilize ProShot's features, as manual focus provides greater control over shots compared to autofocus. The app does not have a free version or trial, but it can enhance mobile photography for those with foundational photography knowledge or a willingness to learn.

AppWizard

August 23, 2024

Google could give Do Not Disturb better ‘Priority’ in Android 15

Google's Android 15 QPR beta introduces "Priority Mode," a customizable alternative to the Do Not Disturb feature, allowing users to personalize settings for notifications, contacts, and display preferences. The rollout of Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 began on August 22, despite the stable version of Android 15 not being released yet. The update includes a package of approximately 500MB and features a new long-press Quick Settings tile and a fresh loading animation. The release is notable as it was made available to Pixel testers without the prior launch of Android 15, which has faced delays. Additionally, the Google Pixel 9 will feature a 6.3-inch Actua display and the integrated AI model, Gemini, for enhanced user experience.