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Winsage

December 9, 2024

Windows 11 for Arm can run natively on specific Android smartphones — the test device heats up very fast, and battery life substantially decreases

User anh0l demonstrated running Windows 11 on Arm from a Xiaomi Poco X3 smartphone, which retains a split partition for Android and has a functioning UEFI. Users reported touchscreen control issues, particularly with inverted functionality on the right side, and temperature spikes reaching approximately 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) during testing. Other Android smartphones have also experienced similar temperature levels. The Xiaomi Poco X3 can run Valve's retired Source engine at 30 FPS but struggles with Source 2-based Counter-Strike 2. Compatibility is better with Snapdragon 800 Series or newer CPUs, while older models are less effective. The shared architecture between Snapdragon CPUs in Windows Arm laptops and Android devices allows for this crossover, though driver support is incomplete. Despite high temperatures, anh0l claims the experience "runs flawlessly," with web browsing and basic Blender animations functioning smoothly at 120 Hz, impacting battery life and device temperature.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

PREVIEW: Central Plano pop-up Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – Plano Magazine

The Minecraft Experience has opened in a repurposed BuyBuy Baby location in Plano, starting its world tour. It is designed to be accessible for all ages, featuring interactive cubes and immersive rooms with a storyline focused on rescuing villagers. The experience includes various biomes and creatures, catering to participants from six years old. It opens to the public on October 18 and will move to its next location on December 1. Discount packages for larger groups and families are available, and guests can purchase exclusive merchandise at the end of the experience.

Winsage

June 25, 2024

Running MS-DOS and Windows 1.01 on a Pimoroni PicoVision

Charlie Birks is running MS-DOS 3.3 and Microsoft Windows 1.01 on a Pimoroni PicoVision, which has two Raspberry Pi RP2040 chips, HDMI video output, microSD card support, and audio capabilities. Birks has shared his project on X/Twitter and the code can be found on GitHub under a permissive MIT License.