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AppWizard

July 4, 2025

How to crash Minecraft with your mod

Custom NPC+ is a mod for Minecraft 1.7.10 that enhances player interaction by adding non-player characters (NPCs) and includes features such as the creation of NPCs with customizable skins and items, a quest creation system, a dialog system, a faction system, and distinct roles for NPCs. The author conducted an error analysis using the PVS-Studio static code analyzer, discovering several issues: 1. Localization issues in GuiMailbox.java related to singular and plural forms for minutes. 2. Integer division in JobHealer.java that caused loss of precision in Y-coordinate calculations. 3. Flawed regular expression in TextContainer.java for replacing line-break characters, leading to handling issues across platforms. 4. A logical error in ScriptDBCPlayer.java where a variable was compared to itself, causing unexpected behavior. 5. A mix-up between "and" and "or" operators in Availability.java that rendered certain exception conditions unreachable. The analysis aimed to improve the quality of the Custom NPC+ mod and highlighted the importance of attention to detail in software development.

Winsage

July 4, 2025

Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—Upgrade Your PC Now

Windows 11 has matched the market share of Windows 10, with less than a percentage point separating them as of the end of June, according to Statcounter. Microsoft has decided to allow Windows 10 users to continue using the older operating system for an additional year, despite urging eligible users to upgrade due to security risks. The company reports a 62% decrease in security incidents and a threefold reduction in firmware attacks for new Windows 11 PCs. Of the 700 million Windows 10 users, over 400 million are eligible for an upgrade, with around 240 million PCs lacking the necessary security hardware. Microsoft clarified that it has 1.4 billion monthly active devices, correcting earlier reports of a loss of 400 million users. The upgrade program timeline extends to either October 2025 or October 2026.

Winsage

July 3, 2025

Windows 10 will soon lose support: why you should upgrade to Windows 11 now

Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, meaning it will no longer receive security updates or bug fixes. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 to avoid vulnerabilities. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program is available but comes at a cost. Upgrading to Windows 11 is free for most users, but it requires specific hardware, including the TPM 2.0 module. Installing Windows 11 on unsupported machines may not receive updates or support, potentially necessitating the purchase of a new PC.

Winsage

July 3, 2025

Microsoft Windows Firewall complains about Microsoft code

A recent update to Windows 11 24H2 has caused confusion among users due to a "under development" code disrupting the Windows Firewall, following the installation of the June 2025 non-security preview update. An error logged in the Event Viewer states 'Config Read Failed' with 'More data is available,' appearing every time the device restarts. Microsoft has confirmed that these logs do not indicate a real problem with the Windows Firewall and can be ignored, as the firewall is expected to function normally. The issue is linked to an unfinished feature, and while it complicates device health monitoring, it does not significantly disrupt operations. Microsoft is working on a fix but has not provided a timeline for resolution.

TrendTechie

July 3, 2025

Релиз qBittorrent 5.1.2

qBittorrent 5.1.2 was released on July 2, 2025. It is an open-source torrent client developed with the Qt toolkit, available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The source code is on GitHub under the GPLv2+ license. The update focuses on bug fixes, including improvements to the WEBUI, a backup update mechanism, and a resolution for an issue in the WEBAPI related to trimming leading spaces in the "Run external program" fields. A fix for macOS prevents the application from blocking exit when the main window is closed.

Winsage

July 2, 2025

‘It’s obvious that users are frustrated’: consumer rights group accuses Microsoft of not providing a ‘viable solution’ for Windows 10 users who can’t upgrade to Windows 11

Microsoft has introduced alternatives to the fee for extended support for Windows 10, including the option to pay for an additional year of security updates and using the Windows Backup app to sync settings to OneDrive. However, the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) argues that these measures are insufficient to address the e-waste crisis, as the hardware requirements for Windows 11 may render millions of functional PCs obsolete by October 2025. PIRG's Lucas Rockett Gutterman stated that Microsoft's options are unlikely to help the estimated 400 million Windows 10 PCs that cannot upgrade to Windows 11. He called for longer-term support for Windows 10 or relaxed hardware requirements for Windows 11. Currently, businesses have access to a three-year extended security update program, while consumers only have one year. The disparity raises concerns about the environmental impact of discarding usable devices. Gutterman suggested that one additional year of support, even if fee-based, could help consumers, and proposed exploring a non-paying option like ad-supported Windows 10 to fund continued security updates.

Tech Optimizer

July 2, 2025

CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce 2025 released, Meta joins Kotlin Foundation, Percona launches Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL

CompTIA's State of the Tech Workforce 2025 report shows a 1.2% growth in the tech workforce in 2024, totaling 5.9 million professionals, with projections of reaching 6.1 million by 2025. California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Virginia are the leading states in tech employment, while Texas, North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey, and Tennessee have seen the most growth. Major cities with advancements in tech job opportunities include New York City, Orlando, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, and Baltimore. Meta has joined the Kotlin Foundation to promote Kotlin within its development ecosystem and will contribute to a grants program for open-source library authors. Percona has launched an open-source Transparent Data Encryption extension for PostgreSQL, allowing organizations to secure data at rest without licensing fees or vendor lock-in. The extension supports deployment without application changes, multi-tenant environments, control over encryption strategies, and centralized key management.

Tech Optimizer

July 1, 2025

Is McAfee Slowing You Down? Here’s How to Remove It

To uninstall McAfee antivirus software on various operating systems, follow these steps: Windows 11 & 10: 1. Open Settings and navigate to Apps (Installed apps in Windows 11). 2. Search for McAfee and select the product to remove. 3. Click the three-dot menu and select Uninstall. 4. Confirm the uninstallation and restart the computer. Windows 8: 1. Access the Start menu and right-click on the McAfee product. 2. Select Uninstall and confirm in the Programs and Features window. 3. Restart the computer after completion. Windows 7: 1. Open Control Panel and select Add or Remove Programs. 2. Choose the McAfee product and click Add/Remove or Change/Remove. 3. Confirm removal and restart the computer. Using the McAfee Removal Tool: 1. Download the MCPR tool from the McAfee website. 2. Run MCPR.exe and follow the prompts to uninstall. 3. Restart the computer after removal. Mac: 1. Open the Applications folder and launch the McAfee Internet Security Uninstaller. 2. Optionally, select to uninstall SiteAdvisor. 3. Enter the administrator password and complete the uninstallation. For multiple McAfee applications, uninstall them one at a time. For Android, toggle off McAfee Mobile Security in Device admin apps, then delete it from Apps. To uninstall McAfee Safe Connect or LiveSafe, follow similar steps in the Apps settings.

Winsage

July 1, 2025

Don’t buy into Microsoft’s “Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs” claim — Here’s why it’s stretching the truth

Microsoft's Windows 10 is approaching its "End of Life" on October 14, 2025, prompting the company to promote Windows 11 and encourage users to upgrade. Microsoft has introduced an "Extended Security Updates" (ESU) program, available at no cost for users who sync their Windows 10 settings to the cloud via a Microsoft Account, extending support until 2026. A campaign titled "Stay secure with Windows 11" highlights advantages of Windows 11, including claims that Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3 times faster than Windows 10 PCs, based on testing conducted in December 2024 using Geekbench 6. This testing compared Windows 10 PCs with older Intel processors to Windows 11 machines with newer Intel processors. The performance gap is influenced by hardware specifications, and users are advised to critically evaluate performance claims, especially those using the phrase "up to."

Winsage

July 1, 2025

Windows 11 adoption spikes despite Microsoft’s free ways to stay on Windows 10

Microsoft's Windows 11 has been available for nearly four years and features a modern interface but lacks some popular features from Windows 10, such as taskbar repositioning. Security updates for Windows 10 will end on October 15, 2025, prompting users to either upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for a fee. Recent data from StatCounter shows that in the US, Canada, and the UK, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, although globally, Windows 11 holds 47.98% compared to Windows 10's 48.76%. From March to May, market shares were stable, but in June, Windows 11's adoption increased by over four percentage points while Windows 10's declined. Windows 7 is the third most used version of Windows with a 2.19% share, followed by Windows XP at 0.43%, and Windows 8 and 8.1 at 0.31% and 0.28%, respectively. StatCounter's data comes from over 1.5 billion sites globally, providing insights into operating system trends.