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Google apps gets new 'Activity' tab for easy access to search history and saved items
AppWizard
November 8, 2024

Google apps gets new ‘Activity’ tab for easy access to search history and saved items

Google is introducing a new “Activity” tab within the Google app, which will replace the existing “Saved” tab and provide easy access to search history from both the Google app and Chrome. This feature is currently being tested and aims to create a centralized hub for managing saved items, allowing users to view, manage, and take actions on their search history. The development of this feature has been in progress for nearly two months and is currently accessible to a select group of users as part of a limited rollout. A user demonstrated the functionality on a Pixel 7 Pro, indicating a user-friendly rollout process, while the Pixel 8 Pro has not yet received the update.
Timed Silence: An Open Source Android App to Automatically Silence Your Phone
AppWizard
November 8, 2024

Timed Silence: An Open Source Android App to Automatically Silence Your Phone

Timed Silence is a Kotlin-based application for Android, created by Felix Nüsse, that manages smartphone volume settings, allowing users to mute, vibrate, or ring with sound. The app requires initial setup permissions and features an intuitive interface with a pause/play button. Users can create custom schedules, including pre-defined ones for "Night" and "Day." The app effectively activates Do Not Disturb (DND) at scheduled times, muting notifications while allowing calls and messages from specified contacts. Additional features include Calendar integration, Keywords for managing volume levels, Bluetooth compatibility, and a Sanity Check for priority contacts. The app is available on F-Droid, with source code and APKs on GitHub.
Play, Manage, Collect and Compete Anywhere with NBA® 2K25: MyTEAM on iOS and Android
BetaBeacon
November 7, 2024

Play, Manage, Collect and Compete Anywhere with NBA® 2K25: MyTEAM on iOS and Android

Pre-registration for NBA 2K25: MyTEAM mobile game has started on November 7, 2024. The game will be launched on November 29, 2024, and players can build their dream roster, engage in favorite modes, and sync progress across platforms. New features include the Auction House, Showdown & Breakout modes, roster management, and refreshed gameplay. The game is developed by Visual Concepts and requires compatible Apple or Android devices.
Windows 2025 being pushed via Windows updates?
Winsage
November 5, 2024

Windows 2025 being pushed via Windows updates?

Microsoft is automatically upgrading Windows Server 2022 systems to Windows Server 2025 without prior notification, causing concerns among IT administrators. Users have reported that their managed server environments received the upgrade via WSUS, leading to operational challenges, especially in clustered environments. Some users prefer clean installations over in-place upgrades due to past difficulties. A specific update, KB5044284, may have triggered these unexpected upgrades by being misidentified as an operating system update. Discussions on Reddit indicate that the upgrade process appears inconsistent across different Windows versions, with some systems labeling it as a "feature" update.
'StarCraft: Remastered', 'StarCraft II' Now Available on PC Game Pass
AppWizard
November 5, 2024

‘StarCraft: Remastered’, ‘StarCraft II’ Now Available on PC Game Pass

Blizzard Entertainment has added ‘StarCraft: Remastered’ and ‘StarCraft II Campaign Collection’ to the PC Game Pass lineup. Players can install these titles via the Battle.Net client. ‘StarCraft: Remastered’ enhances the original game and its expansion, ‘StarCraft: Brood War’, with improved graphics and audio while maintaining classic gameplay. ‘StarCraft: Cartooned’ offers a whimsical reimagining of the game in a cartoon style. The ‘StarCraft II: Campaign Collection’ includes over 60 missions across three campaigns: Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, and Legacy of the Void, featuring the three races: Terran, Zerg, and Protoss, each with unique characteristics and strategies.
Exploring eBPF for Windows: Opportunities and Limitations
Winsage
November 5, 2024

Exploring eBPF for Windows: Opportunities and Limitations

The extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) allows for the execution of custom code in kernel space, enhancing application performance management and security. Windows has introduced support for eBPF, but it has limitations. Microsoft began a project in 2021 to enable eBPF capabilities on Windows, allowing the use of existing Linux eBPF tools and libraries. To install eBPF on Windows, a kernel debugger or test-signing mode is required, which is impractical for production systems. eBPF for Windows is still in development, suitable for experimentation, but not yet ready for real-world deployment. There is no clear timeline for a production-ready version, and development activity has slowed.
Google could soon address several key issues in Pixel Screenshots app (APK teardown)
AppWizard
November 5, 2024

Google could soon address several key issues in Pixel Screenshots app (APK teardown)

Google is preparing a significant update for the Pixel Screenshots app, which will include several new features: - Two new app shortcuts for quick access to the Gallery and Camera. - A new gesture for selecting multiple screenshots. - The ability to incorporate multiple images from other applications. - Enhanced actions for interacting with email addresses and phone numbers in screenshots. The app's home page will be updated to allow users to view all screenshots directly, replacing the current arrow icon with a layout option. A long-press and drag gesture will facilitate selecting multiple screenshots. New shortcuts will be accessible through a long-press on the app icon. The update will also improve integration with the Android system share sheet and provide options for managing email addresses and phone numbers from screenshots. These features are expected to be rolled out in future updates.
3 ways to stop Android apps running in the background - and why I always do
AppWizard
November 4, 2024

3 ways to stop Android apps running in the background – and why I always do

Managing the number of applications running on an Android device is important for optimizing performance and safeguarding privacy. Having multiple apps open can reduce system resources and pose security risks. To close an app from the overview, swipe up from the bottom of the display to access the app overview, scroll to locate the app, and swipe up to dismiss it. To close an app from Settings, pull down the Notification Shade twice, tap the gear icon for Settings, go to the "Apps" section, find the app, and tap "Force Stop." In Android 15, apps can be closed from the notification shade by pulling down the Notification Shade twice, tapping the pill indicating running apps, and selecting the "Stop" button next to the desired app. Choosing a method to close apps depends on specific needs, with the notification shade being the simplest for halting background services in Android 15, the app overview being the fastest for quick closures, and the Settings app being a reliable option if the app overview is inaccessible.
To copy files via the path in Explorer
Winsage
November 4, 2024

To copy files via the path in Explorer

The KB5037853 update for Windows 11 allows users to copy and move files within a folder path in Explorer by dragging and dropping them. Users can utilize breadcrumb navigation in the address bar to see their current location in the folder structure and can drag files onto the breadcrumb to move them between folders. To copy a file instead of moving it, users can hold down the Ctrl key while dragging.
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