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AppWizard

December 11, 2025

Android warning issued as fake apps spread DroidLock ransomware demanding payment

DroidLock is a newly identified ransomware targeting Android users in Europe, capable of locking users out of their devices and demanding ransom for access or threatening permanent data deletion. It spreads through deceptive websites promoting counterfeit applications and gains access to devices by monitoring user passcodes. Victims report ransom demands displayed on their screens, often accompanied by a countdown timer. The ransomware employs phishing tactics to lure users into downloading harmful software, which can lock screens, obtain app lock credentials, exploit device administrator privileges, capture images, and silence devices. While it has not yet reached the UK, experts advise users to download applications only from official sources like the Google Play Store and to verify developer credentials for third-party software.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

5 best food items for Minecraft hardcore mode | Esports News – The Times of India

The Minecraft hardcore mode features a single death resulting in the permanent deletion of the world. Players must prioritize sustenance, with quality food restoring hunger and maintaining saturation levels. Five notable food items for hardcore mode include: 1. Cooked Pork Chop: Restores 8 hunger points and provides 12.8 saturation points. Obtained by cooking raw pork chops from pigs or hoglins. 2. Golden Carrot: Restores 6 hunger points and offers 14.4 saturation points. Crafted using one carrot and eight gold nuggets. 3. Enchanted Golden Apple: Restores 4 hunger points and provides 9.6 saturation points. Found in loot chests in ancient cities, mansions, and bastions. Grants status effects like regeneration and resistance. 4. Rabbit Stew: Restores 10 hunger points and provides 12 saturation points. Crafted using cooked rabbit, carrot, baked potato, a mushroom, and a bowl. 5. Suspicious Stew: Restores 6 hunger points and provides 7.2 saturation points. Crafted using a bowl, one red mushroom, one brown mushroom, and a flower, granting a status effect based on the flower used.

AppWizard

September 21, 2025

Shadows of Doubt’s hilarious new modifiers let you play as a wall-crawling rat detective and evade a killer snail

ColePowered Games has released updates for the detective simulator Shadows of Doubt, introducing new gameplay features and modifiers. Players can now take on the role of a detective who is a rat, and there is an "immortal snail" mode where the detective is invulnerable except for interactions with a snail. Other modifiers include Ironman Mode, House Arrest Scenario, Gambling Debt Option, and Film Noir Toggle, which can be combined for varied gameplay. The update also addresses bugs and mechanical issues, such as implementing a cooldown timer for muggers and ensuring loan sharks confront players over debts. Previous quality-of-life improvements were made in April and June.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

How to archive Facebook messages on Android

To archive a conversation in the Facebook Messenger app, scroll through your chat list to find the specific chat, press and hold on it to bring up a menu, and select the "Archive" option. This moves the conversation to an archived folder, helping to organize your inbox while keeping messages accessible.

Winsage

October 29, 2024

Android files now appear in Windows File Explorer, no cable necessary

Microsoft has updated the Phone Link app to integrate Android storage directly into File Explorer for Windows 11 and 10 users, allowing access to Android phone files without a USB connection. Users can see their Android device in the left sidebar of File Explorer, navigate through its storage, and transfer files easily. Deleted files from the Android device are moved to a Recycle Bin folder for 30 days before permanent deletion. The Windows Search feature can be used to locate specific files on the Android device. To use this feature, users must have the latest versions of Windows 11 or 10, update the Cross-Device Experience Host in the Microsoft Store, ensure their Android device is running Android 11 or newer with the Link to Windows app updated to version 1.24071 or later, and verify that their phone is linked to their PC.

Winsage

September 29, 2024

Wiping a Windows laptop? Here’s the safest way to erase your personal data – for free

Individuals upgrading their technology must consider how to handle their old Windows PCs, ensuring the permanent deletion of personal files. For desktop PCs, swapping out the system drive can erase data, while laptops may require a full reset. On Windows 10, this can be done via Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, and on Windows 11 via Settings > System > Recovery, selecting the Remove Everything option. Users can also utilize the Clean Disk option or perform a clean installation by deleting disk partitions. However, Microsoft warns that these methods may not meet stringent data erasure standards, leaving the possibility of data recovery by skilled individuals. For systems with solid-state drives (SSDs), manufacturers often provide Secure Erase commands through management utilities. Third-party tools like MiniTool Partition Wizard also offer wipe disk options. Users can enhance security by encrypting the system drive using Windows’ built-in encryption tools before performing a clean install. If a Microsoft account is used on a device with BitLocker Device Encryption (BDE), the system drive is likely encrypted by default. Users can check for BDE support using the System Information utility. For Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro users, the Manage BitLocker utility allows for full drive encryption. If BDE is unavailable, the command Cipher /W:C: can be used to overwrite unused disk space, though this process may take a significant amount of time.

Winsage

July 27, 2024

How to maximize your storage efficiency on Windows 11 (and beyond)

- When files are deleted, they are moved to a recycle or trash bin to provide a buffer before permanent deletion. - It is important to regularly clear out the trash to free up space on drives and keep everything organized. - Deleting unwanted apps and games can also help free up valuable space on your system. - Using external or network-attached storage can expand storage capacity without reconfiguring your system. - Upgrading to SSDs can improve performance, reduce power draw, and make storage more efficient compared to mechanical drives.

Winsage

June 21, 2024

How to manage deleted files on Windows and Android

Deleted files on Windows can be restored from the Recycle Bin within 30 days or permanently erased. On OneDrive, deleted files are kept in the Recycle Bin for 30 days as well. Android apps like Google Photos and Files by Google manage deleted files and allow for restoration within a certain timeframe. Samsung phones have their own apps for managing deleted files, which are kept for 30 days before permanent deletion. Google Drive also keeps deleted files for 30 days in the Trash before permanent deletion.