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I forced myself to run Windows 11, and to be honest, I don't miss much about Windows 10
Winsage
November 25, 2025

I forced myself to run Windows 11, and to be honest, I don’t miss much about Windows 10

Windows 10 reached the end of its support, prompting an upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 11 is faster, with performance improvements claimed to be up to 2.3 times quicker than Windows 10, particularly on modern hardware. Boot times improved from 40 seconds to under 20 seconds. Battery life enhancements are reported, especially for modern devices. The Microsoft Store has been redesigned for a better user experience, allowing app uninstallation directly from the Store. The Start menu and Taskbar have been redesigned, with a more organized layout that enhances usability. The new context menu includes dedicated icons for frequently used functions. The classic Control Panel is missed, as its functionality has largely moved to the Settings app, which some find less simple. Overall, the upgrade to Windows 11 is considered worthwhile despite some areas needing refinement.
It's the beginning of the end for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 as it reveals release date for third and final DLC
AppWizard
October 23, 2025

It’s the beginning of the end for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 as it reveals release date for third and final DLC

Warhorse Studios has announced the release date of November 11 for the third and final story DLC of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, titled Mysteria Ecclesiae. This expansion will conclude the protagonist Henry's journey as he investigates a mysterious disease at the Sedletz Monastery. The DLC will focus on narrative rather than new gameplay mechanics, enhancing Henry's abilities with new outfits, weapons, potions, and books. Owners of the Gold Edition will receive the DLC at no extra cost. The studio has expressed interest in exploring new settings for future projects while concluding Henry's story.
Surprising change to Gboard app for Android can remove two major punctuation marks
AppWizard
October 23, 2025

Surprising change to Gboard app for Android can remove two major punctuation marks

The Gboard app for Android has introduced a feature that allows users to hide the period and comma keys from the QWERTY keyboard. Users can access this feature through the Messages app by navigating to Settings and selecting Preferences. The default settings enable both keys, but users can choose to disable either key. When both keys are turned off, the keyboard's bottom row simplifies to just the ?123 button and the enter key. Users can still insert a period by double-pressing the space bar, but must keep the comma key enabled to use commas. The update is available for both stable and beta versions of the app, including on devices like the Pixel 6 Pro running Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 with Gboard version 16.2.4.815623744 beta.
Senior Treyarch developer says he'd be 'dead lying' if he claimed not to be worried about series fatigue with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
AppWizard
September 28, 2025

Senior Treyarch developer says he’d be ‘dead lying’ if he claimed not to be worried about series fatigue with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Call of Duty has shown resilience against franchise fatigue, maintaining popularity since the release of Call of Duty 4. The franchise has adapted to player preferences by introducing new settings and multiplayer modes. However, concerns about franchise fatigue have emerged, particularly from Treyarch's Senior Director of Production, Yale Miller, who expressed worries about the clustering of similarly themed games, especially with consecutive Modern Warfare and Black Ops titles. The Black Ops series benefits from its flexibility in historical context, exploring various eras from the 1960s to 2035. Miller is optimistic about the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, emphasizing plans for new gameplay experiences and content. The reception of Black Ops 6 was positive, with praise for its campaign and multiplayer components, particularly the new omnimovement system.
Pixel users tipped to gain control over its automatic volume adjustment
AppWizard
August 23, 2025

Pixel users tipped to gain control over its automatic volume adjustment

Google is developing a new settings page called "Hearing Wellness" for Pixel users, which will integrate Android's Sound Exposure and Hearing Health options. This feature will allow devices to automatically adjust volume levels when they exceed safe thresholds, with users having the option to enable or disable this automatic volume reduction. The initiative responds to user feedback regarding dissatisfaction with previous automatic adjustments for regulatory compliance. The new interface includes toggles for Sound Exposure notifications and Hearing Health. Additionally, Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 has been released for enrolled Pixel devices, introducing enhancements like an expanded dark theme and auto-themed icons, as well as new developer APIs.
Microsoft moves more options from Control Panel to Settings
Winsage
August 21, 2025

Microsoft moves more options from Control Panel to Settings

Microsoft is transitioning users from the traditional Control Panel to the Windows Settings app in the latest build 27928 for Windows 11 Insider Preview Canary Channel. This update includes features such as adding multiple clocks, selecting a time server, and relocating time formatting settings to the Settings app. Users can also enable Unicode UTF-8 for better language support. Microsoft has indicated a desire to phase out the Control Panel, although it remains available for compatibility. New features for the Copilot App include semantic file searches using natural language queries, management of permissions for what Copilot can access, and a list of recent documents compatible with the chatbot. The Copilot interface aims to provide easy access to recent applications, files, and conversations.
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