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AppWizard

June 15, 2025

These are the subscriptions I actually don’t mind paying for

FlightRadar24 offers a Gold subscription that provides features like bookmarking flights, accessing airport and flight histories for up to a year, and real-time weather layers. Meteogram Weather Widget's Pro version allows extensive customization and monitoring of weather conditions over various time frames, making it valuable for unpredictable weather. NordVPN is favored for its ease of use and reliability across multiple devices, justifying its annual fee for online privacy. F1TV provides access to live races and past events, with the Pro tier offering enhanced viewing features like timing and telemetry. Netflix's 4K tier enhances the viewing experience, maintaining its status as a popular streaming service despite rising costs. Spotify is a leading music streaming service, with the Duo plan allowing two users to share a subscription, catering to diverse musical tastes. Google One offers a 200GB plan for backing up files and photos, which can be shared within a family group, making it a convenient choice. OsmAnd Maps+ Annual is an open-source app beneficial for exploring off-the-beaten-path routes, with its annual fee justified by its functionality during road trips.

Winsage

June 10, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a nifty trick for quickly mirroring your Android phone right from the Start menu

Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Phone Link app for Windows 11 that allows users to mirror their Android smartphone screens onto their Windows desktops with a single click. This feature is currently being tested with a select group of users and is integrated within the Phone Link panel in the Start menu. It works particularly well with Samsung Galaxy smartphones and is compatible with specific Android devices, including Samsung Galaxy models, Asus (ROG-branded), Honor, OnePlus, Oppo, Surface Duo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. The rollout is expected to coincide with a cumulative update for Windows 11 on June 10, although initial availability may be limited. The Phone Link panel began rolling out in April for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 24H2, with wider access becoming available in May.

Winsage

June 9, 2025

Microsoft Finally Gets Into the Handheld Game With ROG Xbox Ally

Microsoft unveiled its new handheld gaming consoles, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, during the Summer Game Fest on June 8. Both models feature a design resembling a pair of controllers attached to a wide screen and are expected to launch this holiday season. They will operate on Windows 11 and allow for gaming through remote play, cloud gaming, or directly on the device, providing access to a wide range of PC games and popular applications. Initial impressions of the consoles have been positive, with reports highlighting their comfortable design and gameplay experience. Microsoft aims to compete with existing handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, and the Ally will debut with popular titles, including Roblox.

Winsage

June 7, 2025

Windows Central Podcast: Is Windows in trouble?

This week’s episode of the Windows Central Podcast features hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden discussing the performance of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds and the challenges Microsoft faces due to setbacks with Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC. They also examine the latest designs of the Windows 11 Start menu and discuss the capabilities of Bing Video Creator, highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence on content creation.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Jack Black’s Tenacious D nearly soundtracked a film based on cult adventure game MediEvil, and one producer says it came “very close” to happening

Producer Ben Mekler revealed that there was a near-miss project to adapt the video game MediEvil into an animated film, which would have featured original songs by the rock duo Tenacious D. Mekler expressed his enthusiasm for the project on Twitter, highlighting MediEvil as one of his favorite games and the potential for storytelling and musical innovation.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Elden Ring: Nightreign hits 3.5m sales

Nightreign, a spin-off from the Elden Ring franchise, achieved sales of over 3.5 million copies within five days of its release. FromSoftware announced plans for downloadable content (DLC) later this year, a new duos mode, enhanced battles against existing Nightlords starting this month, and additional features for Duo Expeditions to be rolled out later.

AppWizard

June 1, 2025

Why Elden Ring: Nightreign is both a hit and a headache for fans

Elden Ring Nightreign is a multiplayer game developed by FromSoftware, featuring fast-paced combat mechanics and eight distinct characters called Nightfarers, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. Players aim to defeat the Nightlord while surviving three in-game days on Limvel Island, facing various bosses and challenges, including a night boss that tests their skills. The game lasts approximately 14 real-time minutes per day, with a storm circle that closes in, causing damage if players do not move. Players can unlock new characters and relics through boss victories. The game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series consoles, priced at an undisclosed amount. It has received a mixed reception, with a 78% aggregate score on OpenCritic and a "Mixed" rating on Steam from over 31,000 reviews. Players have expressed frustration with solo difficulty and matchmaking issues. In response, FromSoftware plans to release patch 1.02 to introduce automatic revivals for solo players and increase rewards. A mod called Seamless Co-Op allows PC players to team up without needing a third player.

AppWizard

May 31, 2025

It’s not just you: Elden Ring Nightreign’s matchmaking is taking forever if it works at all, and there doesn’t seem to be a fix⁠—aside from queueing with a full group

FromSoftware has acknowledged prolonged matchmaking times in Elden Ring: Nightreign, despite a player base exceeding 2 million. Players, particularly on PC, have reported lengthy waits, and initial recommendations from the studio, such as restarting the matchmaking process and altering NAT connection types on PlayStation, have not significantly improved the situation. Discussions on platforms like the Elden Ring subreddit and Steam forums indicate that there are between 200,000 and 300,000 players online on Steam at any time, raising concerns about matchmaking efficiency. Players are advised to form full teams of three for quicker matchmaking and to consider using Yui's Seamless Co-op mod for duo play as an alternative solution.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Two Legends Of UK Game Development Team Up For New Spectrum Next & PC Game

Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge are developing a new action-arcade adventure game titled UrbX Warriors for Spectrum Next and PC. The game features two urban explorers, Alejandro and Ramona, who discover a perilous Mayan temple. Players will battle various adversaries and solve traps and puzzles. The project is currently on Kickstarter, having exceeded its funding goal of £6,000, with rewards including digital copies, standard editions, deluxe editions, and premium editions with a custom joystick. A demo is available on itch.io, and there are plans for potential releases on other platforms such as PSX, Switch, Dreamcast, and Amiga.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Google Meet will finally sunset legacy Duo features in September

Google Meet will fully replace legacy Duo calling features by September 2025. Users should update the Meet app and save their Duo call history and messages before this date. Some legacy features will be removed, but Google Meet will offer upgraded functionalities such as live captions, in-call chat, stackable effects, cloud encryption, and screen sharing. Users must keep their Meet app updated to ensure a smooth transition; if not all participants are updated, calls will revert to the legacy experience. Users are also encouraged to export their call history and video messages from the Duo app.