Experiment Archives

Winsage

May 16, 2025

Microsoft just fixed a 9-month-old Windows bug, which is why it’s the perfect time to try Linux

Microsoft has fixed a long-standing bug in Windows 11 that affected dual-booting with Linux, which had persisted since August 2024. The issue arose from a Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) setting introduced in a Windows 11 update, which inadvertently disrupted dual-boot configurations by incorrectly applying the SBAT value on certain devices. As of May 2, with the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, users can now successfully dual-boot between Windows 11 and other operating systems, including Linux.

AppWizard

May 15, 2025

Chargers schedule reveal video is a Minecraft-style trip through the NFL season

The Los Angeles Chargers have released a creative schedule reveal video for the 2025-2026 NFL season, styled like Minecraft, which has received over 10 million views on X. The video features playful references to rivals and includes hidden Easter eggs for fans. The Chargers will open their season on September 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Clair Obscur player tanks their way through the entire game without dodging or parrying to prove a point: You can finish it without ‘gamer reflexes’

HunterIV4 completed the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 without using dodging or parrying, challenging the common belief that mastery of these mechanics is essential for success. They utilized the auto QTE feature and focused on a weapon that absorbed damage while buffing party members, playing on Story mode to simplify boss mechanics. HunterIV4's experience suggests that players who may not excel at traditional action game skills can still beat the game with minimal or no dodging.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

Master YouTube’s caption settings on Android with these tips

YouTube allows Android users to customize captions by adjusting text size, font style, and color through the "Captions" option in the app settings. This feature enhances legibility and personalizes the viewing experience.

Winsage

May 12, 2025

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $15

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for .97, reduced from 9, until June 1. Key features include an intuitive interface, enhanced multitasking with snap layouts, improved voice typing, advanced security features like biometric login and encrypted authentication, seamless integration with Microsoft Teams, Azure Active Directory for managing logins, Hyper-V for virtual machines, Windows Sandbox for secure file experimentation, touchscreen support, and Copilot, an AI-powered assistant. The system requirements are 4GB RAM and 40GB of hard drive space.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

What is Mending Enchantment: How to Get Mending in Minecraft? | Esports News – The Times of India

Mending is an enchantment in Minecraft that allows players to repair tools, weapons, and armor using experience points. It is not available through the enchanting table and must be obtained through trading with librarian villagers, fishing, looting chests in generated structures, or raid drops (in Bedrock Edition). To acquire Mending, players can transform a villager into a librarian and refresh their trade offers until Mending appears, fish for a chance to catch an enchanted book, explore structures like jungle temples and strongholds for chests containing Mending, or participate in village raids. Once obtained, Mending can be applied to an item using an anvil, but it can only be used once per item and cannot coexist with the Infinity enchantment.

AppWizard

May 11, 2025

I just tested Doom: The Dark Ages on an RTX 5090 PC — and I’m still in shock

Doom: The Dark Ages was tested on an Alienware Area-51 gaming PC with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, achieving 155 frames per second at Ultra Nightmare settings and 4K resolution without DLSS. With DLSS 4 x4 activated, the frame rate increased to 344 fps. The Alienware setup included an Intel Ultra Core 9 285K CPU, 64GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD. Testing with other RTX 50 series cards showed the RTX 5060 Ti reached 153 fps at 4K with DLSS 4, while the RTX 5070 Ti achieved 185 fps with DLSS 4. Performance results for various RTX 50 cards at different settings were provided, highlighting their capabilities.

Winsage

May 11, 2025

I started dual-booting NixOS alongside Windows, and I’m so glad I did

Dual-booting allows users to navigate between Windows and Linux, with NixOS being a notable Linux distribution due to its unique package management system that isolates each package in its own immutable path, preventing dependency conflicts. NixOS uses a single configuration file for system management, enabling atomic changes and easy rollbacks. Users have reported that NixOS provides a streamlined experience compared to Windows, which is often cluttered with advertisements and notifications, and feels sluggish. Daily use of NixOS is described as straightforward and enjoyable, allowing for easy customization and experimentation without the fear of disrupting the system. While some users still rely on Windows for specific applications, NixOS offers a stable and personalized environment that enhances the overall computing experience.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.80 Update Unveils Thrilling, Game-Changing New Features

The Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.21.80 update introduces enhancements, bug fixes, and new features to improve player experience. Key modifications include reduced latency in populated worlds, improved chunk loading, and increased stability for multiplayer sessions. Bug fixes address issues with pistons, disappearing villagers, and crashes on Android devices. The update features new structures, encourages updating texture packs, and includes a "Drop 2 2025" toggle for testing new mobs like the Dried Ghast and Ghastling in the Nether. Players are advised to back up their worlds before updating.

Tech Optimizer

May 6, 2025

YouTubers battle to see who can download the most computer viruses in an hour and the results are insane

A group of YouTubers, led by Tranium, conducted an experiment to download as many computer viruses as possible within an hour to raise cybersecurity awareness. Tranium collected approximately 530 viruses, while Crypto NWO detected 732 across 199,508 files. The experiment highlighted the dangers of downloading free software and the risks associated with 'free' antivirus programs, illustrating the ongoing threats in the digital landscape.