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AppWizard

November 8, 2024

Timed Silence: An Open Source Android App to Automatically Silence Your Phone

Timed Silence is a Kotlin-based application for Android, created by Felix Nüsse, that manages smartphone volume settings, allowing users to mute, vibrate, or ring with sound. The app requires initial setup permissions and features an intuitive interface with a pause/play button. Users can create custom schedules, including pre-defined ones for "Night" and "Day." The app effectively activates Do Not Disturb (DND) at scheduled times, muting notifications while allowing calls and messages from specified contacts. Additional features include Calendar integration, Keywords for managing volume levels, Bluetooth compatibility, and a Sanity Check for priority contacts. The app is available on F-Droid, with source code and APKs on GitHub.

Winsage

November 7, 2024

This free tool ‘purifies’ Windows 11 and skips Microsoft account logins

A new PowerShell script called UnattendedWinstall allows Windows 11 users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account login during setup. The script can be downloaded from the UnattendedWinstall GitHub releases page, with version 2.0.0 being the latest. It utilizes Windows' "response files" to automate tasks and modify system settings, effectively removing the login prompt. UnattendedWinstall offers several additional functionalities: - Bypasses Windows 11's system requirements. - Disables Windows Security services by default. - Turns off User Account Controls by default. - Permits execution of PowerShell scripts by default. - Removes most pre-installed bloatware applications. - Disables features like Copilot and Windows Recall. - Limits Windows Update to security updates for a year. - Optimizes the Windows registry for better performance. - Disables unnecessary scheduled tasks. - Enables the “Ultimate Performance” power plan. Users are advised to exercise caution when using the script and to test it in a virtual machine first. Reactivating Windows Security is recommended after execution. Microsoft may not endorse such tools, and their availability could be at risk if issues arise. However, the tool allows users to continue receiving security updates.

Winsage

November 7, 2024

Windows Terminal now supports AI chatbots like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot

OpenAI has released a Windows app for ChatGPT, initially available only to paid subscribers. However, users can access ChatGPT for free on Windows by using the nightly version of Windows Terminal, a free Microsoft application. To download it, users must visit the GitHub page and select the appropriate version: the App Installer version for Windows 11 or the Portable ZIP version for Windows 10 and later. After installation, users need to enable the “Terminal Chat” feature and add an API key from OpenAI, GitHub, or Azure to interact with ChatGPT through Windows Terminal Canary.

Winsage

November 6, 2024

‘Windows Intelligence’: Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools

A Twitter user discovered references in the AppPrivacy.adml file indicating a potential rebranding of Microsoft’s AI capabilities to "Windows Intelligence." Microsoft has previously branded its AI tools as "Copilot," which was a rebranding of Bing Chat. The new branding may be inspired by Apple’s AI tools called Apple Intelligence. There is no confirmation from Microsoft regarding the rebranding or its implications for the Copilot brand, which may still exist within the Windows Intelligence framework.

Tech Optimizer

November 5, 2024

Exclusive: Supabase, a Postgres-centric developer platform, raises $80M Series C

Supabase has secured a million Series C funding round, led by Peak XV and Craft Ventures, bringing its total capital raised to 6 million. The company previously raised a million Series B round in 2022. Co-founder and CEO Paul Copplestone confirmed an upward trend in valuation but did not disclose the exact figure. Supabase's demand is linked to the AI boom, with about 10% of its active databases used for AI applications. The platform is popular among startups, with 40% of the latest Y Combinator class using it, and notable organizations like GitHub Next, Meta, Netflix, and Microsoft have integrated it into their projects. Supabase recently declared its service as “generally available” to support enterprise needs. The company offers six products: Database, Storage, Authentication, Edge Functions, Vector, and Realtime. The Series C funding round included participation from Avra Capital and previous investors Coatue, Felicis, and Y Combinator. Supabase has over 900,000 sign-ups in four years, indicating significant organic adoption among developers.

Winsage

November 5, 2024

‘Windows Intelligence’: Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools

Microsoft may be considering rebranding its AI capabilities to "Windows Intelligence," as suggested by a reference found in the AppPrivacy.adml file of the latest Windows 11 update. The company has previously used the term "Copilot" for its AI tools, which was a rebranding from Bing Chat. The potential shift to Windows Intelligence could be influenced by Apple's recent announcement of its AI suite, Apple Intelligence. Microsoft has not officially commented on this possible rebranding or its implications for the existing Copilot brand.

Winsage

November 5, 2024

Exploring eBPF for Windows: Opportunities and Limitations

The extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) allows for the execution of custom code in kernel space, enhancing application performance management and security. Windows has introduced support for eBPF, but it has limitations. Microsoft began a project in 2021 to enable eBPF capabilities on Windows, allowing the use of existing Linux eBPF tools and libraries. To install eBPF on Windows, a kernel debugger or test-signing mode is required, which is impractical for production systems. eBPF for Windows is still in development, suitable for experimentation, but not yet ready for real-world deployment. There is no clear timeline for a production-ready version, and development activity has slowed.

Winsage

November 3, 2024

New ExplorerPatcher update fixes Win + X, Start menu crashes, and more on Windows 11

ExplorerPatcher has released an update, version 22621.4317.67.1, available on GitHub, addressing issues with the Win X menu and Start menu. Key updates include: - The Win+X shortcut is functional on builds 226xx.4317 and above. - Fixed resource loader issues when the boot drive is not C:. - Resolved crashes in the Start menu related to context menus with jump list entries on specific builds. - Improved handling of "Not responding" windows. - Taskbar items now have animated flashing. - The Narrator provides descriptions for the "Show desktop" button. - Added Portuguese (Brazil) translations. Users can download ExplorerPatcher from GitHub, but it may be flagged by Windows Defender and antivirus programs. Microsoft has taken measures against ExplorerPatcher by limiting its functionality in Windows 11 version 24H2 and labeling it as malware. To avoid false positives, users can add specific paths to the exclusion list in Windows Defender. A PowerShell script is provided to facilitate this process.

Winsage

November 3, 2024

This PowerShell script is essential for any fresh Windows install

Chris Titus created a lightweight utility called "The Ultimate Windows Utility" to streamline the process of reinstalling applications and tweaking Windows settings. It can be run from a Windows PowerShell terminal with admin privileges using the command: iwr -useb https://christitus.com/win | iex. The utility allows users to install commonly used applications, uninstall them, and make various tweaks to disable unnecessary features and remove annoyances from a fresh OS install. Users can choose from recommended selections like "Standard" or "Minimal" and can export their configuration to a JSON file for future use. Detailed information about each tweak is available on Chris' GitHub.

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

This “AI-Generated Game” Blatantly Rips Off Minecraft

Oasis is a project that closely resembles Mojang's Minecraft, described as the "first AI-generated game" and essentially a direct imitation of Minecraft. It has been developed through extensive training on Minecraft gameplay and user interactions, resulting in similarities in visual style, user interface, gameplay mechanics, fonts, visual effects, and animations. Oasis introduces a unique feature called AI hallucinations, causing environments to change unexpectedly when not observed, positioning it more as a proof of concept than a fully realized game. Notably, the developers have not mentioned Minecraft in any of their technical documentation or communications, raising questions about the project's originality. The developers view Oasis as a foundational step toward future AI-generated games, despite its reliance on existing game documentation.