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Winsage

December 12, 2024

Why do you continue using Windows 11?

Users are exploring alternatives to the default File Explorer on Windows 11, with OneCommander being a popular choice. Other options include Total Commander and Directory Opus. The recent release of Windows 11 version 24H2 includes new features like sudo support. Microsoft’s OneDrive integration has received mixed reactions, particularly regarding automatic backups. Many users are upgrading their gaming PCs to at least 16GB of RAM, with 32GB being preferred for modern gaming. Consumer-grade CPUs now commonly feature 16 cores and 32 threads. The Google Pixel Watch 2 has gained attention for its design and fitness tracking. Firefox is often the first app installed on new systems, followed by gaming platforms like Steam. Users are encouraged to maintain regular hardware updates, including BIOS settings. Drive partitioning preferences vary, with some users favoring multiple partitions for data safety. Greenshot is a favored tool for capturing screenshots among content creators. Intel has announced the Core Ultra Series 2 platform, codenamed Lunar Lake, which aims to enhance performance and battery life.

Winsage

October 23, 2024

3 ways you can take your Windows 11 Taskbar back in time with this fantastic retro app

RetroBar is a free application that allows Windows 11 users to revert their Taskbar to classic styles from previous Windows versions, including Windows 98 and XP. Users can select from 17 different styles by right-clicking on the Taskbar and navigating to Properties. To maintain the retro appearance after each reboot, users must ensure RetroBar is enabled by checking the "Automatically start at logon" option in the Advanced settings. Additionally, users can install custom themes by creating a Themes folder in the RetroBar directory and placing downloaded themes there. Other applications like WindowBlinds 11 and Winaero Tweaker can further enhance the retro experience by transforming the overall interface and restoring classic features.

Winsage

September 3, 2024

8 Windows features that used to require a premium edition

- The Task Scheduler, originally known as System Agent, was first introduced in Windows 95 as part of the Microsoft Plus! add-on pack and is now integrated into Windows 11 Home. - BitLocker, introduced in Windows Vista for Enterprise and Ultimate editions, became available in Pro editions with Windows 8 and is utilized in Windows 11 Home for default encryption. - Windows Fax and Scan was initially exclusive to Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions in Windows Vista but became standard in all versions starting with Windows 7 and is still present in Windows 11. - The Windows Mobility Center was introduced in Windows Vista for the Home Premium edition and remains in Windows 11, though its significance has diminished. - Internet Explorer 1.0 was bundled with the Microsoft Plus! add-on pack in the 90s and became a standard feature in Windows, but was discontinued in 2023. - The Snipping Tool was initially exclusive to the Tablet PC Edition of Windows XP and later required the Home Premium edition in Windows Vista, becoming standard in all editions starting with Windows 7. - Tablet support features were limited in earlier Windows versions but became more widely available, culminating in seamless touch support in Windows 11. - Windows 7 imposed RAM limitations based on edition, with Home Basic supporting a maximum of 8GB, while Windows 11 Home and Pro now support up to 128GB and Enterprise editions up to 2TB.

AppWizard

August 15, 2024

PC Gamer magazine’s landmark 400th issue is on sale now: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

PC Gamer magazine has released its 400th issue, featuring a gold-foil finished wallet and a mini-mag highlighting the Top 100 games for PC. The issue includes an exclusive preview of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, with insights from the editorial team's experience in Paris. It also discusses the rise of indie games, with titles like Manor Lords and Balatro featured. The magazine contains previews of games such as Splitgate 2 and reviews of new titles including Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn and Anger Foot. Additional content includes a group test of PC case fans, a nostalgic look at Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and a guide to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The annual Top 100 games supplement ranks the best PC games of the year. Issue 400 is available in print and digitally through various platforms.

AppWizard

July 12, 2024

New Persona 4 Golden PC Mod Makes It Look Like The Original On PS2

A new PC mod for Persona 4 Golden has been released by Gamebanana user BrawlerAce, focusing on restoring the original PS2 graphics of the game's dungeons. The mod is currently 40% complete and aims to cover the entire game, including normal and boss battles. Areas exclusive to Persona 4 Golden present a challenge due to the lack of reference from the original game, but efforts are being made to adapt them as closely as possible.

Winsage

July 3, 2024

Windows XP era unofficial anti-spyware comes to Windows 11 as a fork

A new utility called xd-Antispy, based on xp-AntiSpy, has been developed by GitHub user Belim. It allows users to disable spyware and bloatware on Windows, including ads, certain Microsoft Edge features, telemetry, and more. The latest stable version is 4.0-4b.

AppWizard

June 29, 2024

As ICQ logs off for good, a look back at popular instant messaging apps over the years

ICQ, a popular online messaging platform in the late 1990s and early 2000s, shut down its services after nearly three decades. It was launched in 1996 and at its peak in 2001, had over 100 million registered users.