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June 6, 2025

How to watch the Summer Game Fest livestream

The Summer Game Fest will be live on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Time, 5 PM Eastern, and 10 PM in the UK. It will be streamed on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. The event will feature sponsors like 2K Games, Bandai Namco, Capcom, CD Projekt, Xbox, PlayStation, and Epic Games, with Hideo Kojima expected to appear. There will also be an in-person event for media representatives. Content related to SGF will be organized under the Summer Game Fest 2025 tag, with additional video content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

I found a mysterious demo disc with no name hiding a game almost no one in the world has ever seen, and it made me feel like I’d uncovered buried treasure

The text describes the experience of organizing a retro gaming collection, highlighting the discovery of a doujin game demo CD labeled "Action RPG (Temp) C81 Demo Version" developed by Foxtail. The game features a straightforward action RPG format with crisp pixel art, intuitive controls, and a stamina system that requires strategic gameplay. It consists of 20 stages with various challenges and enemy types, culminating in a simple message upon completion. The overall experience is characterized by a sense of creativity and passion from the developer, despite the game's lack of polish.

Winsage

May 27, 2025

Windows on Arm vs Intel: Which laptop platform is right for you?

The Windows laptop market has shifted towards devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, moving away from traditional Intel and AMD architectures. This initiative, known as Windows on Arm, has produced notable products like the Asus ZenBook A14 and Dell XPS 13, which are praised for their performance in AI applications and impressive battery life. These devices can run Intel-based applications through an emulation layer called Prism, which translates x86-64 code into ARM64 instructions, allowing compatibility with non-native software. While they perform well for office tasks and some creative applications, limitations exist in gaming and high-demand software due to the need for specific drivers and graphics performance. Currently, the market features three Windows on Arm processors: Snapdragon X Elite, X Plus, and X. Pricing for these laptops often exceeds ,000, making Intel and AMD options more appealing for budget-conscious consumers.

Winsage

May 25, 2025

Microsoft Notepad’s latest AI trick churns out custom text for you

Microsoft's Notepad app has been updated to include AI capabilities that allow users to generate custom content based on prompts, available to Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscribers. Users can refine generated text through follow-up prompts and access the Copilot menu for content creation. Other Microsoft apps, such as Paint and the Snipping Tool, have also received AI enhancements, with Paint allowing for custom sticker creation and the Snipping Tool offering an automatic editing feature for screenshots. These updates will initially be available to Windows Insiders before wider release.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

I’ve found every major Memorial Day sale that’s relevant for PC gamers, and handpicked my favorite deals

Memorial Day weekend features sales for PC gamers, offering discounts on gaming rigs, laptops, and accessories. Notable deals include the Alienware Aurora R16 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and RTX 5080 for ,349.99 at Dell, and the HP Omen 45L with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and RTX 5090 for ,189.99. The HP Omen 35L, featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and RTX 4070 Super, is available for ,349.99, down from ,679.99. For laptops, the HP Omen Max 16 is priced at ,799.99. Monitor deals include the 32" Alienware AW3225QF 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for ,199.99 and the 32" Dell S3222DGM QHD 165Hz monitor for 9.99.

Winsage

May 19, 2025

Goodbye Obsolete Tech—This USB Drive Instantly Revives Old Computers—Perfect for the Post-Windows 10 Era

Computers have a finite lifespan, and companies like Microsoft withdraw support for older devices to focus on newer models, a practice known as planned obsolescence. Microsoft is discontinuing support for the Windows 10 operating system, which means users will no longer receive security updates or technical assistance. Google has developed ChromeOS Flex, an operating system that can be installed on older Windows 10 devices, providing essential security features and updates. ChromeOS Flex offers rapid boot times and automatic updates and is compatible with a range of hardware from major manufacturers. Users must verify their device against an approved list and meet specific installation requirements, including having a 64-bit processor, at least 4 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of storage. An empty USB drive of at least 8 GB is needed to create the bootable installer for the installation process.

Winsage

May 18, 2025

Microsoft Confirms New Update Locks Windows 10 — Or Worse. Here’s What To Do

Windows 10 users are facing issues due to the mandatory KB5058379 update, which has caused some PCs to boot into Windows Recovery mode and prompted the need for a BitLocker key. Some users have also experienced a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The update primarily affects devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) using 10th generation or later Intel vPro processors, particularly on Windows 10 versions 22H2 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021. Microsoft is working on a resolution and plans to release an Out-of-band update soon. Affected users are advised to disable Intel TXT in the BIOS to complete the update successfully and avoid further issues. Windows 11 is not impacted by this problem.

Winsage

May 17, 2025

Why Windows 10 PCs are locking up and crashing after May update

Microsoft will end update support for Windows 10 in October 2025, but new patches are still being released. The latest cumulative update, KB5058379, has caused issues for users, especially those with devices from Dell, Lenovo, and HP. Microsoft is aware of the problems and has not yet deployed a fix as of May 16, but has provided a temporary workaround. For users affected by the BitLocker bug, Microsoft Support recommends the following steps to regain access: 1. Disable Secure Boot in BIOS/Firmware settings. 2. If issues persist, disable all virtualization technologies in BIOS/Firmware settings. 3. Check the Microsoft Defender System Guard Firmware Protection Status via Registry Editor or GUI method. 4. If firmware protection settings are restricted by Group Policy, disable them using Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor. A system restart is required for these changes to take effect, and these workarounds should only be temporary until a patched update is released. Disabling certain BIOS settings may compromise system security.

Winsage

May 16, 2025

Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue affecting some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems after the installation of the May 2025 security update (KB5058379), causing devices to boot into BitLocker recovery mode. This problem arises when the update leads to multiple startup failures, preventing the system from initiating Automatic Repair without the recovery key. Users experiencing this issue may see LSASS errors and the 0x800F0845 error code in the Windows Event Viewer. Reports indicate that various devices from manufacturers like Lenovo, Dell, and HP are affected. Microsoft suggests troubleshooting steps such as disabling Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Secure Boot, Virtualization Technologies, or Firmware Protection. This is not the first occurrence of such issues, as similar problems were reported after previous updates in August 2024 and August 2022.

Winsage

May 16, 2025

Windows 10 PCs are locking and crashing after May’s security update

Microsoft's KB5058379 update has caused issues for Windows 10 users, prompting unexpected requests for the BitLocker recovery key during startup. This problem is affecting users in Germany and the United States, impacting both corporate and personal devices. Users without the recovery key find their systems locked, leading some to perform system recoveries. Additionally, some users experience blue screen crashes after booting into Windows 10. A potential workaround is to disable the “Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)” option in the BIOS/UEFI. The issue primarily affects devices from Dell, HP, and Lenovo running Windows 10 versions 22H2 or 21H2 Enterprise. Microsoft has not yet acknowledged these issues related to the update.