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Winsage

February 22, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3291 (Dev and Beta Channels)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3291 (KB5052080) has been released for the Dev and Beta Channels, introducing enhancements for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. Key updates include an improved Windows Search feature that allows users to find cloud-stored files directly from the taskbar search box and a refined Recall (Preview) experience, which will delete previous snapshots but continue saving new ones if enabled in Settings. For Beta Channel users, the same updates are available as optional upgrades, with plans to make them recommended later this year. Insiders can switch from the Dev to the Beta Channel while both channels share identical build numbers, but this option will close once the Dev Channel progresses to higher build numbers. The improved Windows Search feature supports finding cloud-stored photos by describing them, available for users signed into OneDrive with a personal Microsoft account. Support for third-party cloud providers is expected soon. The update also includes fixes for live captions, File Explorer reliability, and issues with Remote Desktop. Known issues include inaccuracies in build version display after a PC reset and problems with Recall not saving snapshots automatically. An update to the Snipping Tool introduces a new trim feature for screen recordings, allowing users to adjust start and end times.

BetaBeacon

February 19, 2025

aPS3e: Best Android PS3 Emulator – Play PS3 Games on Your Phone Now!

aPS3e is an Android PS3 emulator designed to bring PlayStation 3 gaming to mobile devices.

BetaBeacon

February 18, 2025

Playing Android games on PC with only a keyboard is now possible

The January 2025 update for Play Games on PC has added a new game control remapping feature that allows you to play Android games on your PC with only a keyboard. The remapping tool is only available for supported games, and future updates will add more controls.

BetaBeacon

February 17, 2025

You can now play Android games on PC with only a keyboard

Google Play Games on PC now offers a new feature that allows players to remap game controls to their keyboard.

Winsage

February 17, 2025

Microsoft ends its OEM support for several Intel generations of processors in Windows 24H2

Support for Microsoft Windows 10 will end in October 2025. Microsoft will phase out support for 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Intel processors for Windows 11 version 24H2, meaning new OEM devices will not ship with these processors. Users with existing PCs or laptops using these processors can still use Windows 11 and receive updates, although future updates may have limitations. Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0, which is present in the affected Intel generations. Only devices with Intel processors from the 12th generation and beyond, as well as AMD's 8000 series, will qualify for new OEM devices running Windows 11.

Winsage

February 14, 2025

Windows Server 2022 KB5051979 released, direct download .msu

The February 2025 security patch for Windows Server 2022, KB5051979, resolves issues with Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) devices and USB peripherals that previously displayed error code 10. It upgrades the system to Build 20348.3207, fixing a memory leak related to predictive input ideas and issues with the Device Health Attestation service. The update also addresses crashes related to symbolic links and acknowledges lingering harmless errors from the January 2025 update, specifically concerning the System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker Service. Users of OpenSSH and Citrix may face conflicts due to the January update. Some fixes are also applied to Windows 10 with KB5051974. Additionally, Microsoft has resolved a boot error in Windows Server 2025 and released cumulative updates KB5051989 and KB5051987 for Windows 11.

Winsage

February 14, 2025

How to block Windows 11 24H2 if it is already downloading

The wushowhide tool can be used to block the Windows 11 24H2 update by selecting "Hide updates" and choosing the 24H2 version. Users can also prevent the update by stopping update-related services via Command Prompt, deleting files in the Software Distribution folder, and restarting the services. To block the update using the Group Policy Editor, users can set the target version to 23H2. For Home edition users without Group Policy Editor, registry modifications can be made by creating specific string and DWORD values under HKEYLOCALMACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows. Support for Windows 11 23H2 will retire in November 2025, so users should be prepared to update in the future.

AppWizard

February 12, 2025

Android Users: Apple TV Plus Is Now Here for Your Mobile Device

Apple has launched the Apple TV app for Android devices, allowing users to access content such as Major League Soccer and original series like Severance and Slow Horses. The app is available for download from the Google Play store for devices running Android 10 and later. Users can subscribe to Apple TV Plus and the MLS Season Pass, with new users offered a seven-day free trial. The app features a user interface similar to the existing Apple TV streaming service, including a "Continue Watching" row and customizable watch lists. Existing Apple TV Plus or MLS Season Pass subscribers can sign in to access their content seamlessly. Some features, like casting, are not yet available, but updates are planned. The launch marks a significant expansion for Apple TV Plus, which has primarily served Apple device users since its inception in November 2019.

Winsage

February 11, 2025

Windows 10 KB5051974 update force installs new Microsoft Outlook app

Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2, which includes the new Outlook for Windows app and addresses a memory leak issue. This mandatory update provides essential security updates for January 2025 and can be installed via Windows Update. After installation, version 22H2 will be updated to build 19045.5487, and version 21H2 to build 19044.5487. Users can also manually download the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update includes several fixes, such as the introduction of the new Outlook app, resolution of issues with the Capture Service and Snipping Tool, disabling automatic suggestions from Bing in the Chinese Pinyin IME, fixes for USB audio device driver issues, and a solution for virtual memory depletion. Three known issues from previous updates include potential failures in OpenSSH connections, installation failures due to the Citrix Session Recording Agent, and an Event 7023 error related to SgrmBroker.exe, which does not affect device functionality. Microsoft plans to address these issues in future updates.

BetaBeacon

February 11, 2025

The best Android game emulator just got better. What’s new in Linkboy?

The best game emulator on Android, My Boy! GBA Emulator, is being transformed into a new app called Linkboy by developer Pixelrespawn. Linkboy offers high-quality emulation and support for the "link cable" but lacks some features present in the previous application. Planned enhancements include support for GameBoy and GameBoy Color games, Retro Achievements, and compatibility with physical controllers. Linkboy is currently available for free with the option to unlock additional features for a one-time fee of .99. Cross-platform connectivity between Android and iOS is not feasible at the moment.