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Winsage

June 16, 2025

With Windows 10 EOL On the Horizon, It’s Time to Replace Rather Than Upgrade

The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, after which users will not receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support, exposing them to cyber threats. Many legacy PCs do not meet the system requirements for Windows 11, leading to potential compatibility issues and performance problems if upgraded. Investing in a new Windows 11-compatible PC ensures better performance, energy efficiency, and long-term support, with built-in security features like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Transitioning to Windows 11 offers advantages such as an improved user interface, integrated AI tools, enhanced default apps, personalizable workspaces, and better visuals. Continuing to use an unsupported Windows platform after 2025 can result in compliance issues, data loss, and increased maintenance costs. Replacing hardware rather than upgrading can mitigate these risks and ensure access to ongoing security features.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

Stellar Blade is one of the few games that benefits greatly from 8K

Stellar Blade has gained attention for its performance at 8K resolution with DLSS Quality settings, although players have reported significant specular aliasing issues, particularly on metallic surfaces in environments like the Hall of Records. This aliasing affects both PC and PS5 versions of the game, indicating a widespread graphical concern. The comparison between 4K with DLAA and 8K with DLSS Quality shows that 8K provides a more stable and refined image, enhancing clarity and detail in characters and environments. Enabling HDR can worsen specular aliasing, and players may need to increase internal resolution to alleviate these effects. High-end GPUs, such as the NVIDIA RTX 5090, allow Stellar Blade to run over 100 FPS at 8K with maximum settings and DLSS Quality.

Winsage

June 2, 2025

Time’s up: Windows 10 support ends, but Windows 11 Pro is just $15

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, ceasing critical updates and security patches. Users can purchase Windows 11 Pro for .97 through StackSocial. Windows 11 Pro includes features such as DirectX 12 Ultimate, Auto HDR, DirectStorage, and an integrated AI assistant called Copilot.

Winsage

May 30, 2025

Windows 11 Version 24H2 Gets a Featured-Packed Optional Update

Microsoft has released the May optional update for Windows 11 version 24H2, introducing features such as the Win + C keyboard shortcut for quick access to Copilot, a drag tray feature, and cross-device resume notifications for OneDrive files. The Copilot+ feature is now available in the European Economic Area (EEA) and supports intelligent text actions in Spanish and French. Users can utilize the 'Ask Copilot' option to highlight text or images and open Copilot with the selected content. New text actions for summarizing, creating bulleted lists, or rewriting highlighted text are available for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Pen users can configure a shortcut button for Click to Do, and Windows Search improvements allow direct typing of settings. The Narrator feature provides detailed descriptions of images for blind and low-vision users. Energy saver controls for IT admins have been introduced, along with HDR and Dolby Vision controls. A new FAQs section in Settings assists users with common inquiries, and mouse settings have been simplified. Users can now edit images shared through the Windows Share window, and a new drag tray area appears when dragging local files. Taskbar policies have been improved to allow unpinning specific apps. The features will roll out with the upcoming Patch Tuesday update, alongside the optional KB5058481 update for Windows 10, which reinstates the clock view displaying seconds on the calendar flyout.

Winsage

May 29, 2025

Windows 11 gets some much-needed HDR improvements

The Windows 11 update KB5058499 enhances High Dynamic Range (HDR) support, allowing users to stream HDR video without enabling HDR system-wide. Users can toggle HDR streaming for platforms like Netflix and YouTube independently of the global HDR setting. The update also provides greater control over Dolby Vision, enabling independent toggling for specific content or throughout Windows. This flexibility is advantageous for users who previously disabled HDR due to inconsistent application support. The update allows HDR to be enabled for games using a keyboard shortcut while keeping standard dynamic range for other applications. Despite improvements, there is still a need for better HDR functionality across various applications.

AppWizard

May 28, 2025

Can Your PC Run Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater?

Hideo Kojima's latest project, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is upcoming, while Konami will release a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, on August 28, 2025. The retail price will be .99, and it will be available on PC (via Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. A Deluxe Edition with additional content will cost .99. Minimum system requirements for PC include Windows 10 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-8600 CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super GPU, and 100GB SSD storage. Recommended specs include Windows 11 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700K CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 3080 GPU, and 100GB SSD storage. The game will support DualShock and Xbox controllers, and will include Steam features like achievements and cloud support. Compatibility with Steam Deck is uncertain.

Winsage

May 24, 2025

Tired of lag? Get Windows 11 Pro for life for just $15.

A lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for .97, offering a discount off the standard retail price. The promotion ends on June 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Windows 11 Pro features improved voice typing, enhanced search experience, Snap Layouts, DirectX 12 Ultimate for gaming, virtual desktops, and an AI assistant called Copilot. It includes advanced security features such as biometric login, smart app control, encrypted authentication, and advanced antivirus defenses. System requirements include a minimum of 4GB of RAM, 40GB of hard drive space, an existing operating system of Windows 10 or higher, and a processor speed of at least 1GHz.

Winsage

May 17, 2025

Windows 11 Home vs Pro for Gaming: Which One Should You Choose?

Upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro does not yield significant benefits in gaming performance, compatibility, or features for most gamers. Both editions provide identical gaming performance, supporting the same core gaming technologies such as DirectStorage, Auto HDR, and Game Mode. Windows 11 Home supports up to 128 GB of RAM and one CPU socket with 64 cores, while Windows 11 Pro supports up to 2 TB of RAM and two CPU sockets with 128 cores. Pro includes additional features like BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop hosting, Hyper-V virtualization, and Group Policy management, which are not typically utilized by gamers. The price of Windows 11 Home is lower than that of Pro, making it a more cost-effective choice for gaming. Both editions meet the hardware requirements for modern gaming, and compatibility with major games and platforms is consistent across both versions.

Winsage

May 16, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 has been released to the Canary Channel. A new system tray icon for the emoji and more panel has been introduced, allowing users to access emojis, GIFs, and Kaomojis, with customization options available. Several fixes have been implemented, including resolving black screen issues during upgrades, enhancing accessibility in File Explorer, updating desktop icon logic, fixing voice typing initiation issues, resolving explorer.exe crashes related to snap layouts, addressing taskbar icon resizing problems in tablet mode, fixing night light functionality, and resolving MIDI device recognition issues. Known issues include potential problems with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics on new Copilot+ PCs and unresponsive pen input on certain devices. Insiders are reminded that builds in the Canary Channel are early development versions and may change. A clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel, and a desktop watermark will be present in pre-release builds.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

The Minecraft Movie on Blu-ray & 4K, plus new Imprint, KLSC, and BFI announcements & Tron screens in 4K with Dolby Vision at the Academy Museum on 7/3!

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will release Jared Hess’ The Minecraft Movie digitally on May 13, 2024, followed by physical formats on June 24, including a Limited Edition 4K Steelbook. The 4K disc will feature Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, along with five featurettes. Kino Lorber Studio Classics will release Bob Giraldi’s Hiding Out (1987) on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on July 29. Via Vision will release several Imprint Films Blu-ray titles on July 30, including a double feature of Blue (1968) and Fade In (1973), along with other classic films. Paramount will release Clue (1985) and Aeon Flux (2005) in 4K Ultra HD Steelbook format on October 7. The British Film Institute will release Women in Love (1969) in 4K Ultra HD and Bhaji on the Beach (1993) on Blu-ray on July 14, and Human Traffic (1999) in 4K Ultra HD on July 21. Eureka! will release The Tattooed Dragon (1973) on Blu-ray on July 21. Film Movement will screen Shanghai Blues (1984) in theaters on June 20, and the Academy Museum will screen Tron (1982) on July 3, with a physical 4K Ultra HD release expected later this year.