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Winsage

June 16, 2025

‘End of 10’ offers hope and support to Windows 10 users who can’t upgrade their PCs

Support for Windows 10 will cease on October 14, 2025. Microsoft encourages users to purchase new hardware, while the End of 10 campaign proposes transitioning to Linux as an alternative. The campaign provides resources for users, including links to local PC shops and user groups, a guide on installing Linux, and a calendar of events for assistance. The initiative emphasizes cost-effective solutions, lack of intrusive ads or data tracking, environmental friendliness, community support, and user control. It is supported by a collaborative group dedicated to helping Windows 10 users navigate their options.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Microsoft Accidentally Replaces Windows 11 Startup Sound with Vista Chime

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build inadvertently replaced the startup chime of Windows 11 with the boot sound from Windows Vista. This change was acknowledged by Microsoft, which plans to rectify it in an upcoming update. Users expressed nostalgia and some even preferred the Vista sound, but the original Windows 11 startup sound is expected to return soon.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Sony Lifts Region Locks on Its PC Games, Including Helldivers 2, The Last of Us, More

Sony has lifted restrictions on its PC game catalogue on Steam, allowing a wider audience to access titles like God of War Ragnarok, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered without needing a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. However, some games, including Helldivers 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and Until Dawn, still require a PSN link for gameplay.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Microsoft accidentally swapped Windows 11’s startup sound with Vista’s

Users of the Windows 11 Dev Channel have experienced a glitch in build 26200.5651, where the boot sound has been mistakenly replaced with the Windows Vista chime. This error is linked to the imageres.dll file, and Microsoft has acknowledged it in the release notes, stating they are working on a fix. Brandon LeBlanc from the Windows Insider team humorously commented on the situation, while community reactions have included amusement and nostalgia regarding the Vista boot sound.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Windows Vista’s startup sound suddenly reappears in Windows 11’s beta build, and no, it’s not a joke

The latest beta builds of Windows 11 have a glitch that swaps the startup sound with that of Windows Vista. This issue was reported by tester XenoPanther, who found that the .WAV file for the startup sound had been replaced. Brandon LeBlanc from the Windows Insider Program confirmed the bug, humorously suggesting it was a response to user nostalgia for Vista, but clarified it was not intentional. The cause of the sound swap is unclear, with speculation about it being a playful act by an employee. Microsoft is working to fix the glitch.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Hello Games fans enter the early stages of Silksong syndrome after Light No Fire is a Summer Game Fest no-show

In late 2023, Hello Games announced its new project, Light No Fire, a fantasy adventure game expected to offer a vast, immersive world similar in size to Earth. Since the announcement, updates have been sparse, leading to community frustration and speculation on platforms like Reddit. Fans have expressed their disappointment over the lack of news, especially during events like the Summer Games Fest 2025. The studio's cautious communication approach stems from its past experience with No Man's Sky, which initially failed to meet expectations but later improved significantly. A dedicated page exists summarizing all known details about Light No Fire, but information remains limited.

Winsage

June 15, 2025

Windows 11 finally gets a small, but long-requested Windows 10 taskbar feature

Windows 11 is nearing its fourth anniversary, and Microsoft has reintroduced the clock in the calendar flyout, a feature that users missed since its initial release. This feature allows for a larger clock display with seconds, visible whether the calendar is collapsed or expanded. Users can toggle the clock off in the Settings menu, but the feature is being rolled out gradually. To enable it sooner, users can use the ViVeTool app with specific commands. However, the taskbar calendar still lacks advanced functionalities like displaying user agendas or creating new events.

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.

AppWizard

June 15, 2025

Still Wakes the Deep is getting an expansion where you investigate the events of the base game ten years later, and it’s out next week

The Chinese Room has announced an expansion for the game Still Wakes the Deep, titled Siren's Rest, set to launch on Wednesday, June 18, priced at £10, with a 15% launch discount available. The expansion will introduce deep-sea wreck diving. The original game is currently offered at a 50% discount, priced at £15. Additionally, The Chinese Room's Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines 2 is set to debut this October, with positive early impressions regarding its combat and dialogue.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Total War grabs, management freebies, demos to try, and more

The Humble Store has released two bundles: the Narrative Arc collection, which includes Mutazione, Venba, and Frank and Drake, with additional tiers featuring Season: A Letter to the Future, Dustborn, Harold Halibut, and Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out; and the Case and Consequences Collection, which offers Heavy Rain, Song of Farca, Lacuna, and Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, with a second tier including Murders on the Yangtze River, BROK the InvestiGator, and Between Horizons. Both bundles are available for two weeks. The Epic Games Store is offering Two Point Hospital for free until June 19, coinciding with the launch of The Operator as the next free game. Valve's Steam Next Fest is running until June 16, featuring demos of upcoming games, along with several active free events, including Stardeus, Barony, Hell Let Loose, Construction Simulator, and Towerborne. The Steam Summer Sale is approaching, with significant promotions already launched by various publishers, including a Total War historical sale and early summer promotions from 505 Games. The GOG store is also offering DRM-free discounts across various genres.