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Winsage

May 21, 2025

How Microsoft wants AI agents to use your PC for you

Windows is set to enhance compatibility with AI applications, allowing them to operate on a wider range of hardware without needing a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). A new permissions page will be introduced, giving users greater control over which applications can interact with AI apps, aiming to improve user experience and customization.

Winsage

May 21, 2025

5 Windhawk modules I couldn’t use Windows 11 without

Windhawk is a tool for customizing the Windows 11 interface, allowing users to make significant modifications to their operating system. It provides various mods, including: - Vertical Taskbar Mod: Restores the ability to reposition the taskbar and customize its width and jump list alignment. - Taskbar Labels Mod: Allows users to display labels for app icons, customize label text, combine apps, and adjust taskbar width, with options for increasing label font size. - Start Menu Syler Mod: Enables users to apply themes to the Start menu, including options that mimic the Windows 10 look. - Classic Explorer Navigation Bar Mod: Restores familiar items to the File Explorer navigation bar, enhancing user experience. - Classic Context Menu Mod: Reverts the context menu to a more familiar format, improving accessibility to options. Windhawk also offers a portable installation option and encourages users to create a restore point before installation to safeguard against potential issues. The platform features a marketplace for various modules, allowing users to customize their experience further.

Winsage

May 21, 2025

Windows quietly tests AI power management and redesigned Widgets

Microsoft is experimenting with new features in its Windows Insider builds, including an automatic power-management feature that uses AI to optimize device performance based on user activity. This feature aims to enhance battery life while ensuring full performance is restored when work resumes. Additionally, Microsoft is introducing "Click To Do" functionalities in File Explorer, allowing users to access AI-driven options like Bing Visual Search and background editing directly through right-click commands. The company plans to integrate Microsoft 365 functionalities for summarizing files without opening them. Widgets are being redesigned with a new interface powered by Copilot, which suggests content based on user preferences. Other updates include a new shortcut for the Snipping Tool, options for image quality when sharing documents, improved taskbar search functionality, and enhanced accessibility settings.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

AI Mode levels up with new AI features, stealing Google Search’s spotlight

Google's advancements in AI Mode and Search include the rollout of a custom version of the Gemini 2.5 model, enabling users to pose complex queries. Project Astra introduces multimodal capabilities, allowing real-time conversations with Gemini using device cameras. The AI can process website elements and perform tasks like adding items to shopping carts or creating travel itineraries. Users can ask AI Mode to find specific tickets or activities tailored to their interests, with curated suggestions provided. AI Mode will enhance online shopping by integrating with the Shopping Graph, offering visually engaging product listings and a virtual "try-on" feature. Users can upload photos to experiment with outfits and track prices for products. The virtual try-on experience is being rolled out in Search Labs for U.S. users, with full availability of AI Mode in the U.S. starting today.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

The Gemini app lets you ‘Search History’ to rediscover past chats and info

Google has rolled out a "Search History" feature in its Gemini app, allowing users to rediscover past interactions through keywords and topics. This feature displays the original query alongside a preview of previous searches when viewing search results. Users can access the "Search History" page via the app's side panel by clicking the hamburger menu icon. Recent updates have improved personalization, enabling Gemini to retain user information such as dietary preferences and language choices, although participation in this memory function is optional. Users can disable personalized features to maintain control over their experience.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

How to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone

Android 16 will introduce Auracast, allowing Google Pixel users with compatible devices to connect multiple Bluetooth headphones to a single Pixel phone for audio sharing. This feature can be accessed on Google Pixel 8 series or newer devices, and it relies on Auracast technology. Users can enable audio sharing through Developer Options, which is also available on Android 15 devices. Compatible earbuds or headphones must support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, with examples including Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and 3 Pro. To initiate audio sharing, users must access the Audio sharing page in the Settings app and follow specific steps to create a broadcast. The public debut of this feature is confirmed for Pixel phones with the release of Android 16, but the exact timeline is uncertain.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

If you use the YouTube app, change these 5 settings to immediately make it better

- To turn off autoplay videos in feeds, go to the You tab, select the gear icon, choose General, tap Playback in feeds, and set it to Off. - You can set a sleep timer for videos by tapping the gear icon while watching a video and selecting sleep timer, with options for 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. - To fine-tune or disable app notifications, go to the You tab, select the gear icon, and tap Notifications to customize categories or use the Schedule digest feature. - To change the default video quality, go to the You tab, select the gear icon, scroll down to Video quality preferences, and choose your preferred quality for mobile networks and Wi-Fi. - You can adjust video playback controls by going to the You tab, selecting the gear icon, and tapping Playback to enable/disable autoplay for the next video, adjust skip intervals, and enable Picture-in-Picture mode.

Tech Optimizer

May 18, 2025

Do I need antivirus software for Windows 11?

Windows 11 accounts for nearly 44% of global desktop users as of April 2025, making it a prime target for cybercriminals, with 83% of malware in 2020 aimed at Windows systems. Microsoft Defender, which comes pre-installed with Windows 11, offers commendable malware protection, basic ransomware protection, a SmartScreen feature for anti-phishing, and a firewall that monitors network traffic. While it provides a solid foundation for security, additional third-party antivirus software can enhance protection, offering more comprehensive features such as superior parental controls, integrated VPN services, and identity theft protection.

BetaBeacon

May 17, 2025

The 5 Best New Apps for Android and iPhone this Week

- EA SPORTS FC Tactical is a mobile game that offers a turn-based system for making strategic decisions during key moments of a football match. - The game combines realistic player models with stylized animations and a rock-paper-scissors-style attribute system to determine the outcome of encounters. - The game features a unique approach to traditional football elements and offers a cinematic experience with dynamic music and visual effects.

TrendTechie

May 17, 2025

Скачать GTA 5 / Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced бесплатно на ПК

- Release Date: April 14, 2015 / March 4, 2025 (Enhanced) - Genre: Action, Racing, Open World - Developer / Publisher: Rockstar North and Rockstar Games - Platform: PC (Windows) - Interface and Subtitle Languages: Russian, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese - Voice Language: English - Multiplayer: Available (version 1.70) - Version: 812.6 Enhanced (updated version as of March 13, 2025) - Setting: Los Santos, a city facing economic strife and dominated by sensational reality shows. - Main Characters: Franklin (former gang member), Michael (retired bank robber), Trevor (chaotic schemer). - Gameplay: Involves a series of heists with high stakes. - Enhanced version features: Improved graphics, faster load times, unique features in GTA Online, and a Legacy version available for download.