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Выпуск qBittorrent 5.2.3
TrendTechie
July 10, 2026

Выпуск qBittorrent 5.2.3

qBittorrent 5.2.3 was released on July 7, 2026. It is an open-source torrent client developed using the Qt toolkit, available for Linux, Windows, and macOS under the GPLv2+ license. The project began with version 4.0 in November 2017, followed by versions 5.0 in September 2024, 5.1 in April 2025, and 5.2 in May 2026. Notable features include an integrated search engine, RSS feed subscriptions, remote management, sequential downloading, and advanced settings for torrents. The 5.2.3 update focuses on bug fixes and improvements, including corrections to plugin counting, file renaming issues in Windows, RSS feed intervals, HTML link parsing, peer address input analysis, web seed encoding, torrent tracker conversion, database transaction failures, transfer filter clearing, MIME header encoding, and updated libraries for performance enhancement.
Sand publisher celebrates 300,000 copies sold: 'We getting a half hour of air conditioning tonight!'
AppWizard
July 4, 2026

Sand publisher celebrates 300,000 copies sold: ‘We getting a half hour of air conditioning tonight!’

Sand: Raiders of Sophie, a steampunk-mechs-in-the-desert game, sold 300,000 copies after its early access launch. An update released on July 2 caused connection issues, leading to a rollback of changes. The game ranks among the top 100 most played games. The second update on June 2 faced backlash due to connectivity problems but was quickly addressed. The update included fixes for server availability, enhanced BattlEye functionality, refined character movement, and various balance changes. Known issues include characters getting stuck on ladders and transparency issues in spectator mode.
Microsoft Announces New Insider Builds, a Bit of 26H2 News
Winsage
June 19, 2026

Microsoft Announces New Insider Builds, a Bit of 26H2 News

Microsoft has released five new Windows Insider Preview builds and updates for Windows 11 version 26H2. Devices in the Experimental channel will soon update to version 26H2, which can be checked in Settings > System > About or using the winver command. Users in the Beta channel can switch to Experimental via Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program, and can revert back to Beta without reinstalling Windows. PCs on Experimental for versions 24H2 or 25H2 will be upgraded to 26H2, with both versions currently supported. Snapdragon X2-based PCs running Windows 11 on Arm will remain on version 26H1 and will not receive an update to 26H2, but may have a future release potentially called Windows 12. The latest builds are: - Beta (25H2): Build 26220.8690, enhancing reliability of Start, Taskbar, Settings, and virtualization. - Experimental (24H2/25H2?): Build 26300.8697, updating to 26H2 with improvements to File Explorer Copy dialog in Dark mode and reliability enhancements. - Beta (26H1): Build 28020.2308, with minor bug fixes and improved HD Audio driver reliability. - Experimental (26H1): Build 28120.2315, offering similar improvements as the Beta update. - Experimental (Future Platforms, Including Canary 29600 series): Build 29613.1000, enhancing Settings > System > Sounds based on user feedback.
Minecraft Update on May 14 Applies Patch 3.38
AppWizard
May 15, 2026

Minecraft Update on May 14 Applies Patch 3.38

Mojang released a hotfix for Minecraft, updating the game to version 26.21 on May 14, addressing issues from the recent Chaos Cubes update. The update fixes a UI freezing bug when opening a furnace and includes various gameplay bug fixes, stability improvements, and a technical update for block traits. Console users will see this as update 3.38. Specific fixes include: - Fixed a freeze when opening a furnace without recipes. - Fixed several crashes during gameplay. - Fixed a crash on launch. - Fixed a crash when clicking the ‘Search for people’ button while not signed in. - Fixed block traits not respecting experimental requirements for format_version >= 1.26.20.
Minecraft Bedrock 26.21 Released as Patch 1.048
AppWizard
May 15, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock 26.21 Released as Patch 1.048

Minecraft Bedrock Edition 26.21 was released on May 14, addressing various technical issues. The update is labeled as Minecraft update 1.048 (version 1.048.000) for console gamers. It fixes a freeze issue when opening a furnace without recipes, several gameplay crashes, and block traits not respecting experimental requirements for format_version >= 1.26.20.
Android 16 April 2026 Update Tackles Pixel UI Fixes and App Crashes
AppWizard
April 10, 2026

Android 16 April 2026 Update Tackles Pixel UI Fixes and App Crashes

Google has released the April 2026 Android 16 update, which includes security patches and improvements for Pixel devices. The update, launched on April 10, 2026, addresses issues such as app crashes, missing user interface elements, and game performance. It is compatible with devices from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 10 series and features region-specific variations to meet local regulations. Key fixes include resolving crashes in banking apps, restoring the Backup menu and Quick Share functionalities, and enhancing the home screen search bar.
Unreal Tournament 2004 Is Available For Free, And Has Just Got Its First Patch "In Over 20 Years"
AppWizard
February 16, 2026

Unreal Tournament 2004 Is Available For Free, And Has Just Got Its First Patch “In Over 20 Years”

In November 2024, the Unreal community, OldUnreal, released installers for Unreal Gold and Unreal Tournament, allowing free downloads from Archive.org with Epic Games' endorsement. Recently, OldUnreal has revived Unreal Tournament 2004, enabling players to access it for free through a direct download from Archive.org or via an installer on OldUnreal's website. A new installer was hinted at in December, and players can also download a significant patch (3374) from GitHub, which modernizes the codebase and introduces various improvements, including a new SDL backend for Linux and macOS. This is the first public patch for Unreal Tournament 2004 in over 20 years.
Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available for free thanks to its fan community, and they've even updated the game for modern PCs: 'This is the first public patch for Unreal Tournament 2004 in over 20 years'
AppWizard
February 15, 2026

Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available for free thanks to its fan community, and they’ve even updated the game for modern PCs: ‘This is the first public patch for Unreal Tournament 2004 in over 20 years’

Epic Games has allowed the Internet Archive to host its classic titles, including Unreal Gold and the original Unreal Tournament, making them accessible for download. The revival of Unreal Tournament 2004 has been released for free with Epic's endorsement, led by the OldUnreal community project. Players need to download the game installer and the OldUnreal community patch from GitHub to modernize the game for contemporary operating systems. The patch includes numerous fixes and improvements, making it the first public patch for Unreal Tournament 2004 in over 20 years. Unreal Tournament 2004 features visual enhancements, a broader array of game modes, and introduced vehicle-based Onslaught modes and the objective-driven Assault mode. Although finding multiplayer matches may be challenging, the game's robust AI allows for solo play. The community patch supports online games except on servers with AntiTCC.
Microsoft releases 2026’s first Insider build of Windows 11
Winsage
January 12, 2026

Microsoft releases 2026’s first Insider build of Windows 11

The latest Insider build of Windows 11, KB5072046, updates the operating system to build 26220.7535 and is available to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. A significant enhancement is the new Narrator feature powered by Copilot, which allows users to generate AI-driven descriptions for images. This feature is not available in the European Economic Area due to regulatory restrictions. Users can press Narrator key + Ctrl + D to describe a focused image or Narrator key + Ctrl + S for a full screen description. Microsoft has also introduced a policy for system administrators to uninstall the Microsoft Copilot App under specific conditions, applicable to Enterprise, Pro, and EDU SKUs. Various fixes have been implemented, including resolving issues with the Start menu, File Explorer, input using the Snipping Tool, print dialogs, and Windows Update settings.
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