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Microsoft Weekly: super-fast file managers for Windows 11, faster Edge, new builds, and more
Winsage
February 23, 2025

Microsoft Weekly: super-fast file managers for Windows 11, faster Edge, new builds, and more

Microsoft Edge has received performance improvements, particularly for lower-end devices, with the latest version 132 enhancing the user interface. Alternatives to File Explorer for Windows 10 and 11, such as File Pilot, are emerging. Support for Windows 95 has ended in a widely-used application, and Microsoft has released several updates for the Windows Insider Program, including new builds for Windows 11 and 10. The Snipping Tool app has been updated to include a cropping tool for easier editing of screen recordings. Microsoft clarified that a feature to keep Microsoft Accounts always signed in will not be implemented at this time. Additionally, a significant update patched high-severity vulnerabilities in Edge, and the Edge Add-ons website has been revamped. Finalwire's AIDA64 has dropped support for Windows 95, 98, and Me. Battery Flyout has been updated to generate detailed battery reports. Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers can expect new game releases in February 2025, including titles like Avowed and EA Sports F1 24. Sea of Thieves has introduced new content in Season 15, and GTA V on PC will receive an upgrade on March 4. Xbox consoles can now support external hard drives larger than 16TB. The GeForce NOW streaming service has added new titles to its library.
Game Pass: 2 new games are playable today on Xbox and PC
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

Game Pass: 2 new games are playable today on Xbox and PC

Game Pass has added two new titles: EA Sports F1 24 and Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, both available starting February 20 through Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. On February 28, nine titles will be removed from Game Pass, including F1 22, Gris, Maneater, PAW Patrol World, Space Engineers, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, Yakuza 3 Remastered, and Yakuza 4 Remastered. Earlier in the month, titles such as Far Cry New Dawn, Madden NFL 25, and Another Crab’s Treasure were added, along with the RPG Avowed.
The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners
AppWizard
December 14, 2024

The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners

The Game Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary with major announcements and awards. Highlights included the reveal of a new Witcher title, a spinoff of Elden Ring, and a first look at Borderlands 4. Astro Bot won four awards, including Game of the Year, while Metaphor: Refantazio and Balatro each won three awards. Baldur's Gate 3 was recognized for Best Community Support. Key award winners: - Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8 - Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow - Best Esports Game: League of Legends - Best Esports Athlete: Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) - Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends) - Games for Impact: Neva - Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Best Family Game: Astro Bot - Best Performance: Melina Juergens (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2) - Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong - Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6 - Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Game Direction: Astro Bot - Best Action Adventure Game: Astro Bot - Content Creator of the Year: Caseoh - Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25 - Best Sim/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2 - Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Adaptation: Fallout - Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Best Independent Game: Balatro - Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro - Best Mobile Game: Balatro - Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Game Changer: Amir Satvat - Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong
Weekend PC Game Deals: Sci-fi FPS bundle, a dystopian freebie, and more
AppWizard
November 23, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Sci-fi FPS bundle, a dystopian freebie, and more

The Humble Store has launched a new bundle featuring sci-fi shooters, including Crysis Remastered and Doom (2016), available for three weeks. The bundle offers different tiers, with the complete bundle including Crysis 3 Remastered, STAR WARS: Dark Forces Remaster, and System Shock, all Deck Verified for Steam Deck compatibility. The Epic Games Store is offering Beholder for free until November 28, with Brotato as the next title. Steam has free events for Oxygen Not Included, F1 24, Victoria 3, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Across the Obelisk, and Legion TD 2. Early Black Friday deals are available from various retailers, with the GOG store offering discounts on DRM-free games.
Какие игры 2024 года были взломаны и выложены на торренты - CQ
TrendTechie
September 28, 2024

Какие игры 2024 года были взломаны и выложены на торренты – CQ

Many users are turning to torrent trackers to download games due to regional restrictions on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store. While downloading pirated content for personal use in Russia currently has no legal repercussions, it violates copyright laws. Several games from 2024 are already available on torrents, including: - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - God of War Ragnarok - Frostpunk 2 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Tekken 8 - Hades 2 - Ghost of Tsushima - 7 Days To Die - Pacific Drive - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Additional noteworthy releases available on torrents include: - Horizon Forbidden West - Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered - Alone in the Dark - Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake - Смута - INDIKA - Cities: Skylines II - Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II - Sons of the Forest - Still Wakes the Deep Upcoming games expected on torrents by the end of 2024 include: - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered - Saturn - Silent Hill 2 Remake - Empire of the Ants Games not expected on torrents in 2024 due to enhanced protection include: - Dragon’s Dogma 2 - Black Myth: Wukong - Star Wars Outlaws - EA Sports FC 25 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Skull and Bones - WWE 2K24 - Wuthering Waves - F1 24 - Zenless Zone Zero - Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions - Age of Mythology: Retold - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Here's why I'm hoping to score Lunar Lake inside my next handheld gaming PC: Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V tested in games
AppWizard
September 26, 2024

Here’s why I’m hoping to score Lunar Lake inside my next handheld gaming PC: Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V tested in games

The Asus Zenbook S 14 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor with eight cores, combining Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores, and is equipped with the Arc 140V integrated graphics unit. It delivers a commendable gaming experience at 1080p, outperforming the Intel Arc Graphics in the Zenbook 14 and competing effectively against AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in various titles. The Zenbook S 14 has a power draw of around 40 W during intensive workloads and maintains a similar form factor and specifications to the Zenbook 14. The Arc 140V iGPU surpasses the Intel Arc Graphics found in the 155H, and despite a lower clock speed, the 258V shows a 5% performance advantage in games like Hitman 3. In Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, both the 258V and AMD chip achieve 27 fps, with Intel slightly ahead in 1% low frame rate metrics. The specifications include 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, a 512 GB SSD, a 14-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 72 Whr battery, and a weight of 1.2 kg. The Zenbook S 14 achieves 155 minutes of gaming in 3DMark's battery life test, outperforming the Zenbook 14 and Zephyrus G16. Compatibility issues with some titles may arise from early driver releases.
The Best-Looking PC Games to Play in 2024
AppWizard
September 2, 2024

The Best-Looking PC Games to Play in 2024

Creating an immersive gaming experience involves skilled artists and programmers who combine art direction, storytelling, music, and gameplay mechanics. The visuals often serve as the first impression for players. In 2024, games utilize modern graphics hardware like NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 Series for lifelike lighting and stunning visuals. Black Myth: Wukong is an anticipated action RPG inspired by Chinese mythology, featuring intricate environments and fluid character animations, enhanced by ray tracing on high-end GPUs. Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world action-adventure game, allows players to navigate the Star Wars underworld with ultrawide presentation and ray tracing for vibrant visuals. Horizon Forbidden West expands on its predecessor with richer environments and advanced visual effects, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion that feels like a sequel, maintaining stunning visuals with ray-traced shadows. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for a personal narrative set in 10th-century Iceland, featuring advanced motion capture and photogrammetry for a breathtaking experience. F1 24 enhances its racing experience with ray-traced effects and dynamic lighting for a more immersive environment. No Rest for the Wicked is a top-down action RPG with painterly visuals and cutting-edge lighting, set in a gothic world. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, now on PC, offers enhanced visual fidelity with features like uncapped frame rates and ultrawide support, showcasing the beauty of feudal Japan.
Ryzen CPUs receive a performance bump with the Windows 11 24H2 Release Preview version — impact varies | Tom's Hardware
Winsage
August 29, 2024

Ryzen CPUs receive a performance bump with the Windows 11 24H2 Release Preview version — impact varies | Tom’s Hardware

The Windows 11 24H2 update has been released on the Release Preview Channel, showing an average performance boost of approximately 10% for the Ryzen 7700X and 11% for the 9700X at 1080p resolution compared to the previous Windows 23H2 version. Performance enhancements can reach up to 23.5% depending on the game, though some titles showed no improvement or a decline in performance. Both Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series users are experiencing benefits from the update. Gains reported range from zero to 35%, with some games like F1 24 and Baldur’s Gate 3 experiencing a decrease in frames per second. Tom’s Hardware is conducting its own benchmarking tests on the impact of the update on Ryzen 9000 chips.
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