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AppWizard

September 19, 2025

Best EA Sports FC 26 settings for optimized PC performance

Finding the best settings for EA Sports FC 26 on PC is easy for users with modern gaming rigs. A mid-range graphics card like the Nvidia RTX 4070 can achieve smooth performance at 4K with ultra settings. The system requirements are low, and older PCs may need adjustments for optimal performance. Recommended settings include Ultra rendering quality, high grass and crowd quality, and motion blur enabled. Testing on an RTX 4070 showed an average frame rate of 153fps at 1080p, 132fps at 1440p, and 92fps at 4K. EA Sports FC 26 features four graphics presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, with subtle differences in gameplay. An accessibility menu includes options for subtitles, colorblind settings, controller remapping, and enlarged UI elements. The game does not require an SSD, with a download size just under 70GB. Performance monitoring can be done using Nvidia or AMD overlays or third-party software like CapFrameX.

Winsage

September 17, 2025

How to fix a second monitor not detected in Windows 10 and 11

On Windows 10 and Windows 11, users can enhance productivity by connecting a second display, although issues may arise with older monitors due to driver or hardware complications. To manually detect a second monitor on Windows 10, users can go to Settings > System > Display and click the Detect button. For wireless displays, users should navigate to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, activate Bluetooth, and select the wireless display. Graphics driver issues can be resolved by updating, reinstalling, or rolling back the driver through Device Manager. On Windows 11, the process is similar; users can detect external monitors via Settings > System > Display and connect wireless displays through Settings > Bluetooth & devices. To update graphics drivers on Windows 11, users should go to Settings > Windows Update > Optional updates.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

224 Malicious Android Apps on Google Play With 38 Million Downloads Delivering Malicious Payloads

A mobile ad fraud operation called "SlopAds" infiltrated the Google Play Store with 224 malicious applications, which collectively achieved over 38 million downloads across 228 countries. The operation utilized advanced steganography and obfuscation techniques to deliver fraudulent advertising payloads while avoiding detection. SlopAds activated its fraud system selectively based on specific advertising campaigns, generating around 2.3 billion fraudulent bid requests daily, primarily from the United States (30%), India (10%), and Brazil (7%). The malicious apps exploited Firebase Remote Config to retrieve encrypted data for downloading a primary fraud module named "FatModule." This module was concealed within PNG image files, allowing it to bypass traditional security measures. The FatModule included anti-analysis features to evade detection by security researchers. Google has since removed all identified SlopAds applications from the Play Store and implemented protections through Google Play Protect.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Red Square Games Announces its “Twilight Imperium Digital” PC Game

Red Square Games S.A., an independent studio founded in 2020, will release Twilight Imperium Digital, a digital adaptation of the classic 4X board game. The game aims to maintain the essence of the original while leveraging digital technology, allowing players to engage in galactic conquest and diplomacy from anywhere. Key features include enhanced automation and an intuitive user interface for streamlined gameplay, over a dozen unique factions with distinct abilities, dynamic multiplayer options for global connectivity, a reimagined interface with cinematic visuals and faction-specific soundtracks, and intelligent AI opponents for solo play.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Deep Rock Galactic’s million-selling answer to Vampire Survivors is finally finished, and it’s better than ever

Deep Rock Galactic Survivor has launched version 1.0, featuring enhanced gameplay, clearer goals, expanded mission variety, and a deeper progression system. The game introduces Diablo-style gear with random drops and a loadout system consisting of six slots for various upgrades. A new mission type, Escort Duty, requires players to protect a Drilldozer while managing resources. The mission structure has been restructured into a tiered system with five sectors, and hazard levels have been recalibrated for late-game challenges. Players can start in hazard levels 3-4 if they have existing saves, and multiple save slots are now available. The game is currently on sale with a 30% discount until September 24.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Playing Battlefield 6’s biggest map has convinced me that ditching Levolution was the right call

The author explored two maps, Mirak Valley and Operation Firestorm, in the upcoming Battlefield 6, along with the new Escalation game mode. Mirak Valley features rocky terrain and central built-up areas, providing a tactical environment for combat. The gameplay in Conquest mode rewards initiative and teamwork, with a focus on capturing control points. Operation Firestorm has been revitalized, maintaining its classic essence while introducing new mechanics in Escalation, where holding more points fills a meter for team points and leads to increased vehicle presence. The gameplay experience promises to enhance the franchise's reputation, aiming to improve upon previous iterations. The release of Battlefield 6 is set for October 10.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

38 Million Downloads Across 224 Malicious Android Apps on Google Play Deliver Harmful Payloads

Researchers from HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team discovered a digital advertising fraud operation called “SlopAds,” which involves 224 Android applications that have over 38 million downloads across 228 countries. SlopAds employs a multi-layered obfuscation strategy to deploy fraud modules that siphon ad revenue. The applications connect to Firebase Remote Config to retrieve an encrypted configuration that conceals URLs for PNG images containing fragments of an APK, which are reassembled to create the core fraud component known as FatModule. SlopAds generates approximately 2.3 billion bid requests daily, primarily targeting users in the United States (30%), India (10%), and Brazil (7%). Google Play Protect alerts users and blocks known SlopAds applications, and Google has removed these applications from the Play Store. Users who installed these apps from off-market sources remain vulnerable until they uninstall them.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Google dismantles huge Android ad fraud network distributing malware through 224 apps

Security researchers from HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team, in collaboration with Google, dismantled an ad fraud scheme called SlopAds, which involved over 224 AI-themed applications designed to generate fraudulent ad views and clicks. The scheme had over 38 million downloads across 228 countries and was responsible for 2.3 billion ad bid requests daily, with most traffic originating from the United States (30%), India (10%), and Brazil (7%). The apps used hidden browsers to load attacker-controlled websites, simulating ad clicks and impressions. Google removed the identified apps from the Play Store and advised users to uninstall them. Experts warn that the perpetrators may adapt their tactics to continue exploiting the digital advertising ecosystem.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Complicated Board Game TWILIGHT IMPERIUM Going Digital for PC

Immersive gaming experiences, such as Elden Ring and Hitman, have captivated players, while tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Twilight Imperium can involve sessions lasting six to eight hours. A new digital adaptation, Twilight Imperium Digital, is set to be released, bringing the epic space opera narrative and gameplay from the tabletop to PC. This version aims to maintain the depth and complexity of the original board game while streamlining gameplay by automating setup and logistics. Players will engage in political maneuvering and military conflict, with the ability to add the game to their wishlist on Steam, although a specific release date has not been announced.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign

A large-scale Android ad fraud operation called "SlopAds" has been dismantled, involving 224 malicious applications on Google Play that generated 2.3 billion ad requests daily. The Satori Threat Intelligence team at HUMAN discovered that these apps were downloaded over 38 million times and reached users in 228 countries, with the U.S. accounting for 30% of ad impressions. The perpetrators used techniques like obfuscation and steganography to evade detection. If installed through ad campaigns, the apps would download a malicious module called "FatModule," which executed the ad fraud scheme by serving ads through hidden WebViews. The operation resulted in over 2 billion fraudulent ad impressions daily. Google has removed all known SlopAds applications from the Play Store and updated Google Play Protect to alert users to uninstall remaining instances.