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Winsage

June 14, 2025

Now You Can Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 Pro or Home for Only $10

Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10 in October 2025, making the upgrade to Windows 11 urgent. Windows 11 Pro is available for purchase from StackSocial for a promotional price, significantly lower than the standard price from Microsoft. Users can apply the promo code MSO5 at checkout to access this deal. The Pro version includes features like DirectX 12 Ultimate, BitLocker device encryption, Azure-AD, and Hyper-V. Upon purchase, users receive a lifetime license, but must ensure their hardware meets the minimum system requirements for installation. The download code must be redeemed within 30 days before it expires.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

Steam beta gets native Apple Silicon support — the only public Arm version of Steam

Valve has released an update to its Steam Client Beta, optimized for Apple Silicon, eliminating the need for Rosetta 2. This update enhances performance for both the Steam Client and Steam Helper on Apple computers. The transition to a native version is timely as Apple is ending support for Rosetta 2 with the upcoming macOS 27. Valve confirmed that macOS Tahoe will be the last update for Intel Macs. Users can upgrade to the new Steam version (1749753892 or higher) by navigating to Steam > Preferences and selecting the Steam Beta Update option. The update can be verified in the Activity Monitor, where it should indicate Apple in the Kind column.

BetaBeacon

June 13, 2025

iPhone or Android? Here’s how you can get free games every week with Epic Games

- Epic Games Store mobile app offers free games every week - Users need to download the app, sign in or create an account, check the weekly lineup, and claim the free game - Current free games include Loop Hero, Super Space Club, Mr Racer: Premium, The Forest Quartet, and Neighbours Back From Hell - Android users have access to additional games like Bowling Clash and Endling: Extinction is Forever - iOS availability is limited to the EU for now, but may expand in the future.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

Another Day, Another Google Feature Bites the Dust

Google will discontinue Instant Apps in December 2025. Instant Apps, introduced in 2017, allowed users to access parts of an app without full installation but struggled to gain popularity due to limitations on developers, such as a 15 MB size cap for streamlined versions. The announcement of the discontinuation was made indirectly through a notice in Android Studio, rather than a formal blog post.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

Google Play Store to Drop Android Instant Apps in December 2025

The Google Play Store will phase out support for Android Instant apps, with official support concluding in December 2025. This includes the removal of publishing and all Google Play Instant APIs, as well as tooling support in Android Studio. Consumer interest in Instant apps has decreased, leading Google to focus on other app discovery tools.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

XYZAPK Free Download: How to Safely Access Premium Android Apps

XYZAPK is an independent repository specializing in APK files for Android applications, offering modded apps, unpublished versions, and region-restricted software. Users can download APKs for free without needing a Google account. The official XYZAPK website provides secure downloads and installation guides, organized into sections for apps and games. The download process involves browsing for an app, tapping "Download APK," and installing it after enabling "Unknown Sources." Popular downloads include modified versions of Spotify Premium, Minecraft Arcade, and PikaShow. Benefits of using XYZAPK include access to premium apps without costs, bypassing region locks, and privacy from Google account requirements. However, risks involve increased malware exposure, lack of official updates, and potential legal issues. To ensure safety, users should verify the official site, check user ratings, use antivirus software, review permissions, and back up their devices. Compared to other platforms like APKPure or Uptodown, XYZAPK is known for its modded versions, while the latter focus on official releases with enhanced safety checks.

Tech Optimizer

June 13, 2025

‘BrowserVenom’ Windows Malware Preys on Users Looking to Run DeepSeek AI

A new strain of Windows malware called "BrowserVenom" is exploiting interest in DeepSeek's AI models by targeting users through deceptive Google ads. These ads lead to a counterfeit website, "https[:]//deepseek-platform[.]com," where users are tricked into downloading a harmful file named “AILauncher1.21.exe.” This malware monitors and manipulates internet traffic, allowing attackers to intercept sensitive data. The operation is believed to involve Russian-speaking threat actors, and the malware has infected users in several countries, including Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, India, Nepal, South Africa, and Egypt. The fraudulent domain has been suspended, but the malware can evade many antivirus solutions. Users are advised to verify official domains when downloading software.

AppWizard

June 12, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 12/06/2025

The Epic Games Store is offering Two Point Hospital for free from 4 PM BST on June 12, 2025, until 4 PM BST on June 19, 2025. The game, published by SEGA and developed by Two Point Studios, allows players to design and manage hospitals, tackle quirky illnesses, and manage staff.

Winsage

June 12, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 emergency update fixes Easy Anti-Cheat BSOD issue

Microsoft released an emergency update, KB5063060, to address a compatibility issue causing unexpected restarts and blue screen of death (BSOD) errors on Windows 11 systems using Easy Anti-Cheat. This update follows the earlier cumulative update, KB5060842, which led to reports of system reboots linked to IRQLNOTLESSOREQUAL BSODs. The issues were confirmed to affect devices running Easy Anti-Cheat, which is used in popular games like Fortnite and Apex Legends. The update will install automatically for devices with Easy Anti-Cheat, and manual installation options are available for x64 and arm64 systems. Additionally, Microsoft implemented a compatibility hold for Windows 24H2 upgrades on Intel Alder Lake+ and vPro systems due to related blue screen issues. On the same day, Microsoft also released security updates addressing 66 vulnerabilities in Windows 11, including critical flaws in Windows SMB and WebDAV.

AppWizard

June 12, 2025

I tried Google’s secret, open source, offline AI app to see if it’s better than Gemini

Google has introduced the AI Edge Gallery, an application that allows users to download and run large language models (LLMs) directly on their Android devices for offline processing. The app features four distinct LLMs categorized into three functions: Ask Image, Prompt Lab, and AI Chat. Users can engage in image analysis, chat interactions, and prompt-based tasks. The installation process is cumbersome, requiring users to download the app from GitHub and create a Hugging Face account. Once operational, the app has a sleek interface and smooth functionality. It can provide travel planning advice, explain complex theories, generate recipes, rewrite text, summarize content, and recognize images, although it struggles with less common subjects like landmarks. AI Edge Gallery does not have the same level of control over devices as Google's Gemini and cannot execute commands like turning on the flashlight.