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Winsage

April 20, 2026

I just heard about this free Windows 11 customization app despite it having 42 million downloads

ExplorerPatcher is a free and open-source application that has over 42 million downloads and 32,200 stars on GitHub. It aims to restore legacy Windows shell components in Windows 11, allowing users to manage settings more comfortably. The app is compatible with both x86-64 Windows and Windows on ARM. Users can revert the Windows 11 taskbar to its Windows 10 design, disable the Windows 11 context menu, and restore the control ribbon in File Explorer. ExplorerPatcher offers additional features such as improved multi-display taskbar support and customizable settings. It includes preset configurations like the "Classic Windows 10" option and allows for custom configurations to be saved and shared. Despite its popularity, ExplorerPatcher is not widely recognized due to security warnings from Windows, which flag it as a potential threat, and potential disruptions following major Windows updates.

AppWizard

February 27, 2026

Grim Dawn marks its 10th anniversary with a triumphal update on its final expansion: ‘Grim Dawn will not be going out with a bang, it will be a tremendous roar’

Grim Dawn, developed by Crate Entertainment, was initially planned for a 2011 launch but was released in 2016. The game has received a "very positive" rating from nearly 88,000 user reviews on Steam. As of February 25, it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Crate Entertainment has announced an upcoming expansion titled Fangs of Asterkarn, set to release in 2024, which will include a new mastery, an elevated difficulty mode, and a new land mass that is 76% the size of the original game. This expansion will feature over 60 bosses and mini-bosses, more than 370 unique items, 116 "Monster Infrequents," eight new Nemesis monsters, and three Super Bosses, along with a new alchemy system and an "Ascendant" game mode. The exact release date for Fangs of Asterkarn has not been announced, but it will conclude Grim Dawn's journey.

AppWizard

August 27, 2024

What is Telegram and how does it work? The controversial messaging app founded by Pavel Durov

Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, was arrested in France related to an investigation into crimes involving child pornography, drug trafficking, and fraudulent transactions. Telegram, launched in 2013, has over 950 million monthly active users and offers free messaging, voice, and video calls. It features group chats and channels that can have large memberships, with group chats accommodating up to 200,000 members and channels having unlimited subscribers. While Telegram uses encryption for chats and calls, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is only available for one-on-one Secret Chats, not for group chats or channels. Telegram has faced bans in several countries, including Russia, Iran, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, and Spain, often due to political or security issues.

AppWizard

June 29, 2024

PC gaming is mainstream. Now what?

PC gaming became mainstream around 2019, with factors such as the success of games like PUBG and Fortnite, Sony publishing games on PC, Discord's popularity, crossplay, and the success of small-studio games like Slay the Spire contributing to its wider recognition and adoption. The trends that led to this popularity are still in play, with PC continuing to be the birthplace of new genres and small studios enjoying parity with big publishers. The accessibility of tools for game development will continue to invite more people to create games, sustaining PC gaming's popularity.

Winsage

May 8, 2024

Microsoft Copilot has officially hit the big time — it’s in a music video

Microsoft's Copilot recently appeared in a music video by Meghan Trainor for her song "To The Moon", marking a step towards mainstream recognition for the AI tool. The video showcases Copilot in action and features Microsoft and Copilot credited in the closing roll, highlighting the partnership between the tech giant and the music industry. Despite the need to effectively communicate the benefits of Copilot to average consumers, this cameo serves as a creative start in showcasing the AI's potential in everyday scenarios.