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I uninstalled Windows 11's WhatsApp WebView2 and replaced it with the old native app with a new trick
Winsage
January 11, 2026

I uninstalled Windows 11’s WhatsApp WebView2 and replaced it with the old native app with a new trick

WhatsApp's transition to a Chromium-based web wrapper has resulted in a significant increase in resource consumption for Windows 11 users, with RAM usage reportedly surging to 2GB, compared to less than 1GB for the older version. Users can revert to the older version, which utilizes native code and is more efficient, by following a series of steps involving enabling Developer Mode, downloading a specific package, and using PowerShell commands. The older version maintains a steady resource usage, with memory consumption peaking at 400 MB during status updates and remaining under 300 MB for general messaging. However, reverting to the older version will prevent users from receiving new updates, and it may eventually be phased out by Meta.
Ради игр с торрентов геймеры сверлили Xbox и вставляли пинцет в Nintendo Wii. Самые необычные способы пиратства на консолях
TrendTechie
October 18, 2025

Ради игр с торрентов геймеры сверлили Xbox и вставляли пинцет в Nintendo Wii. Самые необычные способы пиратства на консолях

Many methods of console piracy have emerged over time, often exploiting unintentional vulnerabilities in licensed games. For example, the PSP was easily hacked due to flaws in games like Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Medal of Honor: Heroes, which allowed users to manipulate save files to gain access to the system. A debug code in Alien: Resurrection for the PS1 enabled users to swap discs without turning off the console. Various makeshift tools have been used for hacking, such as a paperclip to exploit the Nintendo Switch and tweezers to access dormant memory sections in the Wii. The Nintendo 3DS was hacked using a magnet to trick the lid sensor, allowing access to developer mode. The Xbox 360 faced significant modding due to its firmware modification capabilities. A notable method involved drilling into the drive to bypass rewrite protection, known as the "Kamikaze Hack." While piracy methods have evolved, modern consoles have become increasingly secure, with fewer successful hacks reported in recent years. The appeal of piracy has diminished as subscription services and sales provide easier access to games.
Fire Toolbox 42 lets you make recent Amazon Fire tablets feel more like Android tablets (Disable & replace Amazon apps with
AppWizard
September 30, 2025

Fire Toolbox 42 lets you make recent Amazon Fire tablets feel more like Android tablets (Disable & replace Amazon apps with

Amazon's Fire Tablets are affordable devices that run on a customized version of Android called Fire OS, which is integrated with Amazon's services. Users have sought to modify their Fire tablets, and a new exploit in Fire Toolbox v42 for Windows and v12 for Linux allows enhanced control over system applications without granting root access. This version enables users to block over-the-air updates, ensuring modifications remain intact. Users must enable developer mode, connect their tablet to a PC, and use Fire Toolbox for modifications. Important considerations include the lack of support from Amazon for any issues arising from these modifications. Users are advised to block OTA updates to maintain customization capabilities.
How to Enable Multi-Window Mode for All Apps on Android
AppWizard
July 29, 2025

How to Enable Multi-Window Mode for All Apps on Android

Certain applications on Android devices may not support split screen functionality due to app developers disabling multi-window mode. Users can enable a workaround by activating the "Force activities to be resizable" setting in Developer Options. This allows all applications to be eligible for split-screen use, enhancing multitasking capabilities. To enable this feature, users must navigate to Settings, select About phone, tap on Software Information, repeatedly tap the Build number ten times to enable Developer Mode, access Developer Options, and toggle on Force activities to be resizable. However, enabling this feature may cause some applications to behave unexpectedly.
Microsoft Makes Individual Developer Accounts Free Next Month
Winsage
May 20, 2025

Microsoft Makes Individual Developer Accounts Free Next Month

Microsoft is removing all onboarding fees for individual developers to publish applications on the Microsoft Store, effective next month. This change allows developers to publish without a credit card, making the platform more accessible. Company accounts will still incur a fee, but individual developers can utilize the built-in developer mode on Windows 10, 11, and Xbox consoles to create unsigned applications. The Microsoft Store will also see improvements in discovery, delivery, and user acquisition processes. While developer mode is popular for running emulation software, it remains limited by the deprecated UWP application platform, affecting Xbox console applications.
Securing the Model Context Protocol: Building a safer agentic future on Windows
Winsage
May 20, 2025

Securing the Model Context Protocol: Building a safer agentic future on Windows

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a lightweight, open protocol functioning as JSON-RPC over HTTP, facilitating standardized discovery and invocation of tools. MCP defines three roles: MCP Hosts (applications accessing capabilities), MCP Clients (initiators of requests), and MCP Servers (services exposing functionalities). Windows 11 will incorporate MCP to enable developers to create intelligent applications leveraging generative AI. An early preview of MCP capabilities will be available for developer feedback. MCP introduces security risks, including cross-prompt injection, authentication gaps, credential leakage, tool poisoning, lack of containment, limited security review, registry risks, and command injection. To address these, Windows 11's MCP Security Architecture will establish security requirements for MCP servers, ensuring user safety and transparency, enforcing least privilege, and implementing security controls like proxy-mediated communication, tool-level authorization, a central server registry, and runtime isolation. MCP servers must comply with security requirements, including mandatory code signing, unchanged tool definitions at runtime, security testing, mandatory package identity, and declared privileges. An early private preview of MCP server capability will be offered to developers post-Microsoft Build for feedback, with a secure-by-default enforcement strategy planned for broader availability. Microsoft aims to enhance defenses continuously and collaborate with partners to bolster MCP's security framework.
New Windows 11 setting lets users kill stubborn apps instantly from taskbar
Winsage
April 22, 2025

New Windows 11 setting lets users kill stubborn apps instantly from taskbar

Microsoft has introduced a new "End Task" option in Windows that allows users to close unresponsive applications directly from the taskbar by right-clicking on the app. This feature simplifies the process compared to the traditional method of using Task Manager. To activate it, users must go to Settings > System > For Developers and toggle on the "End Task" setting. The "End Task" command forcefully terminates an application and its related processes, unlike the "Close Window" command, which may leave background processes running. However, it cannot terminate system processes like File Explorer, and using it may result in the loss of unsaved data. This feature is located in the "For Developers" section of Settings and does not require Developer Mode. It has recently been included in the final Windows 11 24H2 build.
Good News! Google Starts Rolling Out Native Linux Terminal to Android Devices
AppWizard
March 8, 2025

Good News! Google Starts Rolling Out Native Linux Terminal to Android Devices

Google has introduced a native Linux Terminal app for Android, leveraging the Android Virtualization Framework to run a local virtual machine powered by Debian. The app is currently being rolled out to select Google Pixel devices as part of the March Pixel Drop and requires a 500 MB download to set up. Users must enable developer mode to access the app, which allows them to adjust storage, configure network settings, and recover the virtual machine's storage partition.
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