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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.
Bottles is how you should actually run Windows apps on Linux
Winsage
July 1, 2026

Bottles is how you should actually run Windows apps on Linux

Wine enables users to run Windows applications on Linux by translating Windows calls into POSIX calls. It has evolved significantly, especially with contributions from Valve's Proton project, but can be complex and unpredictable, leading to potential glitches with updates. Bottles enhances this experience by creating isolated containers for each application, allowing users to run specific versions of Wine tailored to individual applications. This approach improves compatibility and organization, as users can group applications with similar settings. Bottles also features Eagle, a tool that recommends optimal Wine setups, and allows easy backup and restoration of configurations, ensuring a clean system.
Despite having no clue when GTA 6 is coming to PC, 39% of you are more than happy to wait for it
AppWizard
June 29, 2026

Despite having no clue when GTA 6 is coming to PC, 39% of you are more than happy to wait for it

Rockstar Games has opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6, offering two versions priced at and 0, but the latter has not generated much enthusiasm. The game will not be available on PC at launch, leading to speculation about its release date for that platform. A poll revealed that 39% of respondents prefer to wait for the PC version, 28% expressed no interest in the game, 16% plan to purchase it on console, and 8% would buy it on console if they owned one. Another 8% are undecided and will wait until release to make a decision.
RAM crisis provokes enthusiast to try Windows 11 on DDR1-era hardware — other key vintage components included the Core 2 Q6600 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 AGP
Winsage
June 27, 2026

RAM crisis provokes enthusiast to try Windows 11 on DDR1-era hardware — other key vintage components included the Core 2 Q6600 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 AGP

Omores has successfully demonstrated running Windows 11 on a Core 2 Quad Q6600 with a DDR1 motherboard and an ATI Radeon HD 4650 AGP graphics card. The system is stable and capable of running modern browsers, games, and 3D benchmarks, including the demanding game Crysis. Compatibility was achieved by integrating ATI’s Windows 7 64-bit drivers from 2012. Windows 11 operates on older systems without UEFI and only ACPI 1.1, and it officially supports BIOS systems through Windows 11 IoT.
Minecraft Adventure Maps — okay so let me just tell you what actually works
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Minecraft Adventure Maps — okay so let me just tell you what actually works

Adventure maps in Minecraft allow players to experience curated gameplay without survival mechanics or resource gathering. These maps are designed in Adventure Mode, preventing players from altering the environments. They vary in length and complexity, with some lasting only 20 minutes and others several hours, often featuring custom dialogue and narratives. Quality adventure maps can be found on platforms like Planet Minecraft, MCPEDL, CurseForge, and the Minecraft Marketplace. It's important to check version compatibility to avoid glitches. Recommended adventure maps include Herobrine’s Mansion, Diversity 3, SkyBlock, The Forgotten, Chronos, and Parkour Paradise. Multiplayer maps should be labeled as such to avoid common issues like skipped puzzles and disrupted story pacing. Installing maps differs between Java and Bedrock editions, with Java scanning the saves folder and Bedrock requiring the opening of a .mcworld file. Players may face issues like command blocks failing or visual discrepancies due to missing resource packs or version mismatches. To evaluate a map's quality before downloading, check the download count and read comments for potential bugs. Java and Bedrock maps are not interchangeable, so verifying the edition and compatibility is crucial for a smooth experience.
A bunch of bugs that broke PowerToys have been squashed
Winsage
June 24, 2026

A bunch of bugs that broke PowerToys have been squashed

PowerToys has updated to version 0.100.1, fixing critical bugs from version 0.100.0 that affected core features. - Color Picker: Resolved a bug causing the main window to appear within the zoomed-in picker view. - Command Palette: Corrected initialization of Run history in Ahead-of-Time builds, fixed "???" display in Performance Monitor after restart, adjusted Hibernate command to use the Sleep icon, and limited "pin to dock" dialog to enabled displays. - Keyboard Manager: Addressed remapped modifier keys being delivered as system-key events. - Power Display: Fixed monitor power-state control not waking monitors from standby and resolved display detection and brightness control issues on dual-GPU laptops. - PowerToys Run: Improved discovery of Visual Studio Code workspaces. - Quick Access: Fixed crashes in the Quick Access flyout due to unhandled XAML exceptions. - Shortcut Guide: Resolved a crash in the sidebar navigation, corrected number-key rendering in shortcut manifests, and updated bundled manifests for consistent rendering. - ZoomIt: Fixed a race condition in audio initialization for video recording.
Microsoft's latest Windows bug belongs in the Recycle Bin
Winsage
June 19, 2026

Microsoft’s latest Windows bug belongs in the Recycle Bin

Microsoft's recent Windows update has introduced a cosmetic glitch where the confirmation dialog for permanently deleting a file from the Recycle Bin displays the internal naming convention (e.g., $Rxxxxx.ext) instead of the original file name. This issue is limited to the deletion confirmation dialog; the original file name is preserved in the Recycle Bin and displayed correctly upon restoration. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem but has not provided a public workaround, advising organizations to contact Microsoft Support for assistance. A resolution is in progress and will be included in a future update. The glitch affects desktop versions of Windows from Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 to Windows 11 26H1, as well as Windows Server editions from 2012 to 2025.
Google Might Have Finally Fixed Android Auto's Worst Connection Issue
AppWizard
June 17, 2026

Google Might Have Finally Fixed Android Auto’s Worst Connection Issue

Issues with Android Auto related to device connections have been prevalent, particularly for Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Google Pixel devices, due to software glitches. Google released Play Services version v26.15 in April to address these problems, but it did not fully resolve them. The latest update, Google Play Services v26.22, began rolling out on June 8 and includes bug fixes for device connection issues. The changelog notes '[Auto] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.' Users can check for this version in the Settings app under Google > All services > System Services. Version 26.23, which is also rolling out, includes performance enhancements and bug fixes for system management and diagnostics. Additionally, Android Auto has undergone a significant update in 2026, introducing support for Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader and four new features, including expanded widget support.
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