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April 2, 2025

Superman: Extended Preview to Play Before A Minecraft Movie

Warner Bros. has released an extended sneak peek of James Gunn's Superman, which will be shown before screenings of A Minecraft Movie this weekend. The preview was first revealed at CinemaCon, featuring Gunn, Peter Safran, and the film's lead actors: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. It highlights a scene where a wounded Superman is rescued by his pet, Krypto, and offers a look at Superman's automatons and the Fortress of Solitude. Krypto's character is inspired by Gunn's own rescue dog. Superman is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11th.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

Jack Black Became Obsessed With Lapis Lazuli While Playing 100 Hours Of Minecraft

Jack Black is dedicated to his role as Steve in the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, reportedly spending over 100 hours playing the game during filming. Torfi Frans Ólafsson, Mojang's senior director of original content, noted that Black's portrayal is a unique interpretation of the character. To enhance the cast's connection to the game, Xbox consoles were installed in their trailers, allowing collaborative gameplay. Black developed a fascination with lapis lazuli, a crafting material in the game. A hero pack tie-in featuring pixelated Jack Black’s Steve has been introduced in Minecraft, and an action figure based on the film has been released. The film is set to be released on April 4, and it promises to combine Black's comedic style with the Minecraft universe.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

How to gift a game on Steam

Gifting a game on Steam involves logging into your account, browsing the store for a game, selecting it, choosing the 'Purchase as a Gift' option, picking a recipient from your friends list or entering their email, adding a personalized message, and completing the purchase. Steam has over 100,000 titles available for gifting.

Winsage

March 24, 2025

Transform Windows 10/11 into the OS you’ve always wanted with Seelen UI

Seelen UI version 2.2.0 introduces several new features and enhancements for Windows 10 and Windows 11, including: - Ability to disable app thumbnail generation on the dock. - Locking dock and toolbar items for a stable workspace. - Instance counter for the same app on the dock. - Customization options for toolbar positioning. - Setting a custom start menu icon. - Language selector for the toolbar. - Dynamic color highlighting based on the focused app. - Introduction of a hibernate button in the toolbar power menu. - Media volume mixer operating by app and device. - Clickable notifications and images for enhanced interactivity. Enhancements include: - Settings displayed at startup for immediate access. - Expanded power module supporting various power plans. Refactor includes: - Update of the windows-rs crate to version 0.59.0 for improved performance. Fixes address: - Correct display of local accounts with domain in username. - Issue with Application Frame Host displaying instead of actual app name. - Event order in Windows event handling for better reliability. Changes include: - Updated dependencies for enhanced functionality. - Position variable for the fancy toolbar. - Instance counter for multiple open windows. - Power plan options added to power settings. - Option to disable reordering on the WEG and toolbar. - Improved notification max height and hover transitions. - Language improvements, particularly for Japanese and Russian. - Fixes related to Bluetooth module functionality and fullscreen app compatibility.

BetaBeacon

March 11, 2025

Upcoming Mobile Games for Android and iOS in March 2025

- Upcoming mobile games for Android and iOS in March 2025 include Draconia Saga, Songs of Conquest Mobile, DC: Dark Legion, DARKEST DAYS, Racing Master SEA, and Steel Paws Netflix.

Winsage

March 5, 2025

4 Big Reasons To Quit Windows And Try Linux In 2025

Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, leaving an estimated 240 million PCs unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to new hardware requirements. Users can extend the life of their existing PCs by transitioning to Linux, which operates well on older hardware and is free. The installation of software on Linux has become easier with the introduction of Flatpak, allowing for quick and straightforward app installations. Linux provides a less intrusive user experience compared to Windows, with unobtrusive updates and no mandatory online accounts. Gaming on Linux has improved significantly, with many Windows games now running smoothly due to advancements like Valve's Proton compatibility layer. Transitioning to Linux involves choosing from various distributions to suit individual needs, with guides expected to assist users in the process.

AppWizard

February 27, 2025

Elite Dangerous just implemented an entire system colonisation mechanic, in case you really want to get off this planet

The Trailblazers update in Elite Dangerous introduces a new system colonization feature, currently in beta, allowing players to claim and develop their own star systems. Players can start the colonization process at any space station by engaging with a new contact dedicated to this feature. They must invest 25,000,000 credits to secure a claim on a new system, which requires careful planning. Once a claim is established, players need to provide resources to develop their settlements. The update also allows players to creatively name their stations using premium currency.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, 911 Operator, more

- Android app deals are available on Google Play as the work week ends. - SanDisk has launched a 2TB Creator Pro portable SSD with a speed of 2,000MB/s. - The GameSir X3 Pro mobile game controller is on sale, featuring a transparent design. - Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE has a price drop, and the Galaxy Watch 7 is also discounted with a complimentary band. - Free icon packs are available for users to personalize their devices. - Popular games on sale include Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, 911 Operator, BE-A Walker, and Breaking Gates.

AppWizard

February 2, 2025

I got tired of Google Calendar’s basic features, so I switched to this alternative app

Google Calendar has limitations that hinder productivity, such as difficulties in managing events across multiple accounts and a lack of advanced features like natural language processing for event entry. Alternatives like Business Calendar 2 offer robust features, including syncing across multiple Google accounts and natural language input. DigiCal combines calendar functionality with weather data but lacks natural language support. Notion Calendar provides an attractive user interface but has limited functionality. For users wanting enhanced widgets for Google Calendar, options like Calendar Widget by Home Agenda and Event Flow Widget are available. Business Calendar 2 is highlighted as the best alternative for its extensive capabilities.

Winsage

December 16, 2024

How to rename the User folder on your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft's Windows 11 requires an active internet connection for installation and mandates the creation of a Microsoft account, which has raised privacy concerns. The User folder is automatically named using the first five letters of the associated email address, leading to issues for users with longer names. To rename the User folder, users can follow a complex process involving the Registry Editor, including creating a new user profile, switching to a local account, noting the SID of the user account, modifying the ProfileImagePath in the registry, renaming the folder in Windows Explorer, and creating a link between the old and new folder names using Command Prompt. Alternatively, users can create a new Microsoft account with the desired User folder name.