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AppWizard

November 26, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.11 Pre-Release 3

The third pre-release for the Mounts of Mayhem drop has been unveiled, featuring enhancements such as bug fixes and spear weapon adjustments. New features include: - Spear weapon hit animation and sound effects are now synchronized. - In first-person view, the spear head rotates to a vertical position over time. Changes made: - The "See-Through Leaves" video setting is disabled in the "Fast" graphics preset. - Tamed horses avoid running into cacti or sweet berry bushes. Fixed bugs: - MC-302900: Resolved spear reach overriding player interaction range. - MC-303036: Fixed zombie nautilus hitbox size issue. - MC-303709: Addressed crash when dumping large dynamic textures. - MC-304045: Corrected spear hit sounds. - MC-304362: Resolved RGSS break when toggling hardware anisotropic filtering. - MC-304363: Fixed rendering position of copper golem statues on shelves. - MC-304407: Charge attacks now functional for mobs 3 to 4.5 blocks away. - MC-304440: Mouse cursor changes to pointing hand over inventory slots in crafter UI. - MC-304441: Mouse cursor changes shape over creative inventory scroll bar bounds. - MC-304452: Non-see-through leaves in Programmer Art display correctly. Pre-releases are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users can install the latest pre-release through the Minecraft Launcher. An unobfuscated version for cross-platform server capabilities is also available for download.

AppWizard

November 14, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.25/1.035 Deployed for Bedrock Version 1.21.123

Mojang has released Minecraft Bedrock version 1.21.123, which addresses several bugs from the previous patch 1.21.120. This update is reflected as Minecraft update 3.25/1.035 (complete version 1.035.000). Known issues addressed in Bedrock 1.21.123: - Performance and Stability: - Reduced increased memory utilization from using Improved Input Latency (MCPE-179496). - Fixed several crashes during gameplay. - Fixed a crash when using hotbar hotkeys while hovering over the Stonecutter preview interface (MCPE-230558). - Graphical: - Fixed an issue with pink textures on Windows devices (MCPE-167489). - Input: - Fixed an issue where IME Candidates appeared in the wrong monitor or were misplaced. - Fixed IME input when the application lost and regained focus. - World Generation: - Blocks with the tick component now tick when placed by Jigsaw Structure during world generation. Known Issue: - Mouse cursor moves in the background during gameplay (MCPE-230832).

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25w46a

The latest update for the Mounts of Mayhem game drop includes several changes and enhancements: - Mobs: The Parched are immune to the Weakness effect; various horse types remain calm when controlled by other mobs; Nautiluses and Zombie Nautiluses emit a dash sound during their dash attack. - Items: Spears no longer create item interact vibrations; spawn eggs are thematically sorted in the Creative Inventory into categories such as Overworld, Nether, and The End. - UI: A new inventory UI for Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus has been introduced; the "Show Music Toast" option has been renamed to "Music Toast" with a new display state; a new splash text has been added. - Technical Changes: Data Pack version is now 93.1; Resource Pack version is updated to 74.0. - Data Pack Changes: Food properties added to specific fish bucket items; a new field for item interact vibrations has been introduced; the removal of contents from the dynamic loot pool entry has been reverted. - Resource Pack Changes: Textures for still water and lava are hardcoded; a warning will be printed for sprite name conflicts; block model format expanded for additional rotations. - Bug Fixes: Numerous bugs have been fixed, including issues with recipes, animations, hitboxes, and visual discrepancies. Snapshots are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users are advised to back up their data before testing.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted patch brings back the dynamic audio so many players were missing from the original game

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted was released in October as a remastered version of the original game, featuring enhanced visuals but receiving mixed reviews, particularly due to the removal of the dynamic soundtrack. The original game's composer, Laura Shigihara, expressed disappointment over this change. Replanted received a sub-50% rating on Steam, contrasting with the "overwhelmingly positive" feedback for the Game of the Year Edition. A patch (1.3.0) was released to restore the dynamic audio, resulting in a positive community response, although players still raised concerns about achievements, lack of online co-op, and other glitches. EA is preparing a 1.4.0 patch to introduce new features and address ongoing issues. The patch will allow controller users to collect sun by squeezing a trigger and fix various bugs and gameplay problems.

AppWizard

October 18, 2025

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is painful to play on PC, with severe performance issues and bugs

Bloodlines 2 is experiencing performance issues on PC, even with recommended settings. Players report struggling to achieve smooth gameplay due to bugs and frame rate drops. The system requirements are modest, but advanced technologies like Nvidia DLSS 4 do not resolve performance problems. Optimal settings for Bloodlines 2 on PC include: - VSync: On - Frame Rate Limit: Unlimited - Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: Enabled + Boost - Nvidia DLSS: Quality - Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation: 4x for RTX 5000 cards; 2x for RTX 4000 cards - Global Illumination: High - Shadows: High - Anti-Aliasing: High - View Distance: Far - Texture Quality: High - Effects: High - Reflections: High - Post-Processing: High Testing on a GeForce RTX 5070 showed an average frame rate of 61fps at 1080p, dropping to 52fps at 1440p and 21fps at 4K. Enabling multi-frame generation improved frame rates significantly, but 1% lows remained unchanged. Players encountered various performance issues, including stuttering and synchronization problems. Bugs included the Enter key disrupting fullscreen mode and mouse cursor misalignment. Bloodlines 2 offers four graphics presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, along with an auto-detect tool for optimal settings. The game does not require an SSD for installation, but using one is recommended for faster loading times. Performance monitoring can be accessed via in-game overlays for Nvidia and AMD users or through third-party software like CapFrameX.

Winsage

October 11, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are now officially a thing

Microsoft has transitioned its Limited Edition Crocs from beta testing to general availability, priced at .95, and offered in various sizes. The Crocs were introduced in October during Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebrations and gained popularity through a sweepstakes. They feature a design inspired by the Windows XP “Bliss” wallpaper and include custom Jibbitz charms. A Bliss-themed drawstring backpack is also included. The Crocs can be purchased on Microsoft’s official merchandise website, with sizes ranging from women’s 4/men’s 2 to women’s 19/men’s 17.

Winsage

September 3, 2025

Microsoft PowerToys 0.94 adds shortcut conflict detection, fuzzy search and more!

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.94, which includes a shortcut conflict detection system to identify and resolve overlapping keyboard shortcuts. The update features a fuzzy search option in the Settings menu for easier navigation, allowing users to find settings without exact names. The Command Palette has been updated, and a new accessibility feature called the Gliding Cursor has been introduced, enabling users to control the mouse cursor with a single shortcut. Future updates are expected to include a revamped Keyboard Manager UI and a utility for automatic light and dark mode switching. Users can download PowerToys 0.94 or check for updates within the application.

Winsage

August 28, 2025

Crocs and Microsoft Celebrate 50 Years of Windows XP

Microsoft has introduced a limited-edition pair of Crocs inspired by the Windows XP operating system and its "Bliss" wallpaper to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Crocs feature a green sole reminiscent of rolling hills and a sky blue upper part reflecting the clear skies from the iconic photograph. Each pair includes six Microsoft-themed Jibbitz: Clippy, the Internet Explorer icon, the MSN butterfly, a file folder, the recycle bin, and a classic mouse cursor. A matching backpack with the "Bliss" image is also part of the collection. The Crocs are currently available for pre-order exclusively to Microsoft employees, with a broader launch planned for the future.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25w35a

This week's update introduces a new Minecraft Server Management Protocol that allows real-time queries of player activity, adjustments to game rules, and updates to server settings. Several server properties have been transitioned into game rules, enabling modifications while the server is operational. Players can now use player icons in chat, and the copper golem has received enhancements along with various bug fixes. New features include support for the Halychian language. Changes to recipes now require Hanging Signs to be crafted exclusively with Iron Chains. The server list requires manual entry for new server names, and enhanced text input functionality allows text selection via mouse dragging. UI components will change the mouse cursor shape for better interaction, with a hand-shaped cursor for clickable text labels. Minor tweaks include adjustments to the hitbox of Copper Golems, which is now 0.98 blocks in height, and improvements to their functionality. The Data Pack version has been updated to 85.0, and the Resource Pack version is now at 67.0. Server properties have been streamlined, removing several in favor of game rules, including allow-nether, spawn-monsters, enable-command-block, and pvp. New server properties have been introduced to control the new protocol, including management-server-enabled, management-server-port, management-server-host, and status-heartbeat-interval. The new Minecraft Server Management Protocol is designed for dedicated servers, supporting querying and updating server state, notifying users of state changes, and complying with JSON-RPC 2.0 specifications. New game rules include pvp, allowEnteringNetherUsingPortals, spawnMonsters, and enableCommandBlocks. The text rendering component has been enhanced to support non-character objects within text, with new formats for object types. The chain has been renamed to iron_chain in both Data and Resource Packs. A comprehensive list of bugs has been fixed to enhance gameplay stability and performance. Snapshots are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users are advised to back up their worlds before installation.

Winsage

August 14, 2025

Pavan Davuluri Discusses How AI Will Impact the Next Windows

Pavan Davuluri, the executive responsible for Windows product development, discussed the future of Windows, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence in its evolution. Key initiatives include enhancements to Windows 11, the introduction of Copilot+ devices, and advancements in Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Significant transformations in user interaction are expected, integrating voice, vision, pen, and touch. AI models will enhance file search functionalities with a semantic indexer for improved relevance and accuracy. A new AI agent in the Settings app allows natural language interaction. The integration of cloud capabilities aims to create a hybrid model combining local power with cloud functionality. Davuluri predicts that computing will become more ambient and pervasive, with multimodal interactions. He encourages users to explore AI features, highlighting Copilot as an entry point for experimentation.