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AppWizard

October 18, 2026

Demon’s Souls runs on PC at 60 FPS, while God of War Ragnarok still blinds players – PlayStation games tested on KyTyPS5 emulator

The KytyPS5 emulator, version v20261017, demonstrated impressive performance by achieving over 60 frames per second (FPS) on a setup with an MD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card while testing the Demon's Souls remake. With frame generation activated, the FPS increased to 120. The emulator currently supports a maximum resolution of 1440p, but stutters are still present. In contrast, God of War Ragnarok experienced performance issues, running at 10 to 25 FPS with graphical glitches. However, Astro Bot successfully runs on PC at approximately 60 FPS.

Tech Optimizer

October 17, 2026

Microsoft Wants to Protect Your Linux Desktop with Defender

Microsoft has expanded its Defender security software to Linux desktop environments, currently in public preview. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is designed for organizations using Linux workstations and aims to enhance security for developers who interact with sensitive resources. Key features include real-time antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response, threat investigation, vulnerability management, and centralized security monitoring. The software uses the same deployment packages and installation methods as those for Linux servers, supporting distributions like Ubuntu LTS, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux. Compatibility with desktop environments is based on the underlying distribution and kernel. The software identifies devices by assessing operating system metadata, and if it cannot classify a machine as a workstation, it defaults to identifying it as a server. This development follows the introduction of Defender for Linux servers in 2020. Organizations need a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint subscription and must meet Linux system requirements to use the software.

Winsage

October 15, 2026

Tiny11 puts Windows 11 on a diet without the PowerShell workout

Tiny11 Builder has released a new desktop application preview for creating lightweight Windows 11 installation images, minimizing the need for PowerShell knowledge. The tool generates an ISO image by removing bundled applications and selected system components, supporting Windows 11 installation media from version 22H2 onward, including 26H2. It features a WinUI 3 desktop application with a new C# image builder, offering three build modes: Tiny11, Tiny11 Core, and Custom. The ISOs produced are not supported by Microsoft, and users are cautioned that Tiny11 Core should be used only in test virtual machines. There is no guarantee that the tool will bypass Windows 11's hardware and account requirements. A license is still required for the modified installation, as it remains Microsoft Windows 11.

BetaBeacon

October 15, 2026

Sony never released Bloodborne on PC, but enthusiasts have already ported it to Android

Bloodborne, a cult PS4 exclusive, has been ported to Android smartphones by a developer named ducvd89. The game has been tested on different devices and achieved around 34-35 FPS in Central Yharnam. The developer plans to continue improving the port, which already supports touch controls, gamepads, mods, and frame generation via Lossless Scaling.

Winsage

October 13, 2026

Normally $199, Windows 11 Pro is only $15 this week

Windows 11 Pro includes features that enhance productivity and security compared to Windows 11 Home, such as BitLocker for full disk encryption, Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox for creating virtual machines, and integration with Azure AD for business network connections. It retains core features like Snap layouts for multitasking and DirectX 12 Ultimate for gaming performance. It also supports biometric login with TPM 2.0 and includes a Copilot feature for assistance. A lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro is currently priced at .99.

AppWizard

October 11, 2026

Steam Machine Verified vs Steam Deck: 47 vs 38 Games [2026]

Valve has revealed that as of October 5, 2026, the Steam Machine has 47 verified games, surpassing the Steam Deck's 38 verified games. Three games—Dragon’s Dogma 2, Control Resonant, and The Blood of Dawnwalker—were upgraded from Unsupported on the Steam Deck to Verified on the Steam Machine. The Steam Machine's verification standard requires a resolution of 1080p at 30 frames per second, while the Steam Deck requires 800p at 30 frames per second. The Steam Machine is powered by hardware comparable to an AMD Radeon RX 7600M, while the Steam Deck uses a custom RDNA 2 APU. The analysis of the top 100 best-sellers shows that 38 games are Verified on Steam Deck and 47 on Steam Machine, with 28 playable on Steam Deck and 23 on Steam Machine. There are 19 Unsupported titles on Steam Deck and 15 on Steam Machine. Valve's compatibility documentation states that any game verified on Steam Deck is also guaranteed to be verified on Steam Machine.

AppWizard

October 11, 2026

Technical difficulties will prevent Grand Theft Auto VI from running on PC using emulators.

The gaming community is discussing the potential emulation of Grand Theft Auto VI on PCs, with its release scheduled for November 19th. Users are considering emulators like KytyPS5, SharpEmu, and RPCSX, but experts warn against downloading unreliable software such as PCSX5. The main challenge for emulation is the console's multi-layered security system, requiring developers to find vulnerabilities in the console's kernel and hypervisor. Current emulators can only handle basic games, and significant code optimization may take months to years. Legal challenges from Rockstar Games and Sony complicate efforts to distribute unauthorized game dumps. A stable PC port is seen as a distant goal, with the best experience expected on official consoles at launch.

AppWizard

October 9, 2026

Improved Bloodborne Remaster with Enhanced Graphics and Reflections Released on PC

The unofficial PC version of Bloodborne has received significant updates, specifically versions 1.06 and 1.07 of a remaster mod by modder fromsoftserve. These updates include graphical improvements for locations such as Hunter's Dream, Cathedral Ward, Central Yharnam, Old Yharnam, and Hemwick Charnel Lane. Enhancements feature high-resolution reflection maps, dynamic shadows for all in-game objects, increased shadow draw distance, parallax occlusion for surfaces, and new point light sources. Bugs have been addressed for smoother gameplay, and a comprehensive overview video has been released. The mod is available for free on Nexus Mods, and players can launch Bloodborne on PC using the ShadPS4 emulator, with a native port also recently made available.

BetaBeacon

October 9, 2026

Citra Emulator: A Simple Guide to Playing Nintendo 3DS Games on PC and Android

Citra is an open-source program designed to run compatible Nintendo 3DS games on other devices by recreating parts of the original console's behavior.

Winsage

October 8, 2026

Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring the Nvidia RTX Spark SoC, starting at ,599, with configurations including a 5120-core or 6144-core Blackwell GPU and up to 128GB of LPDDR5x unified memory. Pre-orders are open, and shipments begin on October 16. The device is designed for developers and can handle AAA gaming titles without a conventional gaming GPU. Additionally, the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, priced at ,999, is tailored for developers with a custom version of Windows 11, 128GB of unified memory, and an Nvidia RTX GPU, offering one petaflop of AI compute performance.