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AppWizard

August 13, 2025

Minecraft Preview Update 1.82/1.065 Houses Block Bug Fixes via Version 1.21.110.23

The Minecraft Preview update 1.82/1.065 was released on August 12, bringing various bug fixes and enhancements. Key features include: - Extended pick block functionality for all LightBlock variations. - New definitions added for various types of planks and slabs. - Fixed shelf comparator signal functionality and item interaction in Creative Mode. - Introduced new Copper items: Copper Torch, Copper Bars, Copper Chain, and Copper Lantern, all of which oxidize over time. - Resolved sound issues with Copper Chests. - Fixed issues with the Copper Golem statue and its interactions. - Improved Lightning Rods to emit signals correctly when struck by lightning. - Resolved visual issues with Wolf Armor and added food recognition for Foxes. - Adjusted Copper Golem behavior regarding block counting and item transport. - General improvements in frozen river chunk blending. - User interface updates including correct functionality for the /hud command and action bar message enhancements. - Added Text-to-Speech support for dressing room pages. Some known issues remain unresolved after this patch.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

Two revolutionary 90s shooters shadow dropped on Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC — Complete with enhanced performances, online multiplayer crossplay, and more

Bethesda Softworks has released Heretic+Hexen, a compilation of remastered editions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders and Hexen: Beyond Heretic, during QuakeCon 2025. The compilation is available on Xbox platforms, Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Windows and Steam. It includes the original titles, Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, and two new episodes: Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur, totaling 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps. The remastered versions feature online cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players, local split-screen for up to 8 players, an enhanced soundtrack, community mod support, improved performance with multithreaded rendering, accessibility options, modern controller support, and translations into 12 languages. Heretic+Hexen is available for purchase on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and is included in Xbox Game Pass. A limited-time offer at CDKeys provides one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for .04.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Minecraft Preview Update 1.81/1.064 for Version 1.21.110.23 Adds New Items

The Minecraft Preview branch has released update version 1.21.110.23 on August 7, which corresponds to version 1.81/1.064 for console users. The update includes various features and bug fixes such as: - Fully functional pick block feature for all LightBlock variations. - New definitions added to blocks.json for various types of planks and double slabs. - Shelf comparator signal now operates correctly from the back of the Shelf. - Introduction of Copper Torch, Copper Bars, Copper Chain, and Copper Lantern with oxidation effects. - Resolved sound issues for Copper Chests and fixed the Copper Golem statue's pose in multiplayer. - Lightning Rods now emit a Redstone signal when struck by lightning and flash white. - Visual appearance of Wolf Armor corrected and Foxes now recognize Honey Bottles as food. - Copper Golem adjustments for block counting, leashing behavior, and navigation through doors. - Improved visual blending around frozen river chunks. - User interface enhancements including effective hiding of touch controls and improved action bar messages. - Text-to-Speech support added for dressing room pages.

AppWizard

August 4, 2025

These are my 5 favorite e-book reader apps, but one leaps out from the page

Traveling with a single book can be challenging for avid readers, leading many to use e-readers like Android tablets, which support various e-book reader apps. Readera is highlighted as a top choice for Android e-book reading, compatible with older devices and supporting multiple file formats (EPUB, DOC, MOBI, DJVU, CHM, AZW3). It features a nostalgic interface, customizable reading options, and a free version with a premium upgrade for additional features. Moon+ Reader is noted for its visually appealing library interface and excellent file management capabilities, including integration with cloud services and online libraries. It offers various themes and an innovative highlighting system, with ads that can be removed for a fee. Librera has a clean interface with search and sorting options, multiple reading modes, and context menus for web searches and dictionary lookups, though it lacks some advanced features of other apps. FBReader is recognized for its straightforward design and essential features, suitable for users who prefer simplicity. It supports plugins for expanded functionality and has a free version that meets most users' needs. Lithium is a lightweight reader that automatically organizes e-books and offers fast loading speeds, enhancing the reading experience on modern devices.

AppWizard

July 29, 2025

How to Enable Multi-Window Mode for All Apps on Android

Certain applications on Android devices may not support split screen functionality due to app developers disabling multi-window mode. Users can enable a workaround by activating the "Force activities to be resizable" setting in Developer Options. This allows all applications to be eligible for split-screen use, enhancing multitasking capabilities. To enable this feature, users must navigate to Settings, select About phone, tap on Software Information, repeatedly tap the Build number ten times to enable Developer Mode, access Developer Options, and toggle on Force activities to be resizable. However, enabling this feature may cause some applications to behave unexpectedly.

AppWizard

July 21, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 21, 2025)

On an average day, Steam unveils approximately a dozen new games. The Necromancer's Tale - Release: July 17 - Developer: Psychic Software The Karters 2 - Release: July 18 - Developer: Pixel Edge Games - Over 200 positive reviews since launch. - Features include a single-player campaign, 16 tracks, six battle arenas, online and split-screen support, and Steam Workshop integration. Kaizen: A Factory Story - Release: July 15 - Developer: Coincidence - Set in 1980s Japan, players design production lines for nostalgic products. Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson - Release: July 17 - Developer: Ritual Studios - Retro-style RPG with rhythm-based combat. He is Coming - Release: July 17 - Developer: Chronocle - An auto battler roguelite with over 350 items and more than 30 bosses in early access.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

Android’s first Canary release brings a major upgrade to split-screen multitasking

In the latest Android Canary release, users can experience a new 90/10 split-screen ratio, allowing a primary application to occupy 90% of the screen while a secondary app takes up 10%. This feature complements the existing 70/30 split-screen configuration. Users can easily swap the two applications with a tap. The 90:10 split-screen option was officially launched in July's Android Canary release and has been part of Android 16's source code. It is being implemented in various Android 16-based operating systems, including Samsung's One UI 8. The feature was inspired by OPPO’s Boundless View multitasking system, although OPPO did not directly contribute to it.

Winsage

July 8, 2025

Microsoft’s Edge browser now loads sites even faster

Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to the Edge browser, achieving a First Contentful Paint (FCP) of under 300 milliseconds, which improves user interface responsiveness. This performance metric indicates that the browser can display initial website elements in less than 300 milliseconds. Microsoft emphasizes that waiting longer than 300 to 400 milliseconds can negatively affect user satisfaction. Edge currently holds less than five percent of the global browser market share, while Chrome has 68 percent. Recent upgrades include faster downloads, browsing history, and private tabs, with improvements to 13 additional features. Microsoft plans to introduce further performance enhancements targeting Print Preview and Extensions in the coming months.

AppWizard

July 7, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.93 Hotfix Adds Chicken Jockey Music Disc and Key Fixes

Minecraft Bedrock has released version 1.21.93, introducing a new music disc titled Chicken Jockey, inspired by A Minecraft Movie. The update includes several bug fixes and improvements: - Resolved a bug with disappearing packs in world templates. - Enhanced split-screen access for older worlds on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. - Upgraded graphics for torches and lanterns in the Vibrant Visuals setting, and adjusted bright text on signs to reduce excessive shine. - Fixed lag issues caused by a Happy Ghast being leashed too close to the ground. - Improved camera movement for mobile players using touch controls. To acquire the Chicken Jockey music disc, players must defeat a Chicken Jockey, which consists of a baby Zombie riding a Chicken, after which the disc will drop for use in a jukebox.

AppWizard

July 4, 2025

Minecraft Update 3.15 Slots in Bedrock 1.21.93

Mojang has released a new patch for Minecraft, identified as update 3.15/1.023.000 (Bedrock version 1.21.93), which addresses various issues from the Chase the Skies update. Key features include: - Bug fixes for world template packs, graphical enhancements, and mob behaviors. - Resolved an issue causing packs in world templates to vanish (MCPE-222906). - Introduced a new music disc titled “Lava Chicken” obtainable by defeating a baby Zombie riding a Chicken. - Split-screen players on PlayStation and Switch can now access player data from version 1.21.80 and earlier (MCPE-222048). - Reduced emissive intensity of certain light sources in Vibrant Visuals (MCPE-222020). - Fixed animation issues related to parent_setup. - Glowing text on Signs no longer appears excessively bright in Vibrant Visuals. - Addressed performance issues with a Happy Ghast when leashed (MCPE-222147). - Air friction is now applied only to Boats when leashed (MCPE-222298), allowing them to maintain momentum off ledges. - Fixed a camera movement issue on touch devices (MCPE-220353). - Introduced a new API condition passengerofentity for developers to check vehicle entity types and a condition is_baby to check if the entity dropping loot is a baby.