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Building a True Per-App Android Device Spoofer
AppWizard
July 23, 2026

Building a True Per-App Android Device Spoofer

Device spoofing in Android applications allows developers to manipulate device information, primarily through altering android.os.Build attributes. Existing spoofer applications often fail to modify native system API calls that retrieve genuine device information. Tweaks is a per-app spoofer integrated into AOSP and LineageOS, which changes device properties by modifying memory-mapped files under /dev/properties. It uses a private mount namespace to bind-mount modified property-context files, ensuring only the targeted application receives spoofed values while the rest of the system remains unaffected. The Tweaks app, which is platform-signed, communicates with the TweaksManagerService to write configurations and manage property overrides. The core functionality is handled by propgen, which generates property context files with spoofed values by identifying and patching properties in place. The TweaksManagerService ensures secure interactions and content-addresses generated property areas to allow sharing among apps with identical overrides. The spawn path in ProcessList.startProcess determines whether to apply spoofing based on conditions evaluated by the TweaksLocalService. Security is maintained through SELinux policies, which restrict access to spoofable properties. However, certain elements, such as /proc/self/mountinfo and /system/build.prop, still reveal authentic device information despite the spoofing capabilities of Tweaks. The source code for Tweaks and related patches is available for public access.
PC Gamer Repurposes Old SSDs to Create a Steam Game Cartridge System
AppWizard
July 17, 2026

PC Gamer Repurposes Old SSDs to Create a Steam Game Cartridge System

Jibril-sama, a Redditor, has transformed old 2.5" SSDs into a new gaming cartridge system, combining nostalgia with modern technology. The SSDs, acquired for approximately each, serve as the basis for this project, which involves minor software tweaks and custom printed labels. The setup allows games stored on the SSDs to auto-navigate to their Steam pages and can auto-start games. This approach offers a practical solution for PC gamers facing rising storage costs, utilizing spare drives while maintaining SATA III speeds. The configuration requires a systemd template and a udev rule to launch scripts from the SSDs.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
June 28, 2026

The Steam client was hurting PC gaming on Android — Valve’s VR headset accidentally solved it

Playing Windows games on Android has become feasible due to Winlator and open-source technologies like Wine, Box64, and DXVK. User-friendly applications such as GameHub and GameNative have emerged, enhancing mobile gaming experiences to rival dedicated handheld consoles. A major challenge was the reliance on the x86 Windows Steam client, which was resource-intensive on mobile devices. GameNative 1.0 introduced an experimental feature that eliminates the need for the desktop Steam client by using Valve's native Android libraries, improving the gaming experience significantly. Valve released Steamworks SDK version 1.63 in November 2025, which included native ARM64 libraries for Android, allowing for essential Steam functionalities without a translation layer. GameNative integrated these libraries, replacing the desktop client with a more efficient "bionic" Steam client that operates without a user interface, streamlining DRM and matchmaking processes. GameNative now supports Steam Guard TOTP sign-in, enabling smooth authentication and access to the user's Steam library. It downloads games natively, supports cloud saves, and is compatible with most single-player games with Steam DRM. The application boasts a high compatibility rate, with 221 out of 241 games in one user's library showing as compatible. GameNative 1.0 has improved performance with a Vulkan renderer and reworked controller stack. Despite its success, GameNative is not yet available on the Play Store, with nearly a million users sideloading the application. Developers aim to create a Play Store version that complies with Google's policies for easier installation.
Steam Machine: Hardly any cheaper gaming PCs, 8 GiByte is enough
AppWizard
June 24, 2026

Steam Machine: Hardly any cheaper gaming PCs, 8 GiByte is enough

PCGH and PC Games discussed the new Steam Machine with Valve's Lawrence Yang and Yazan Aldehayyat. The final cost of the Steam Machine exceeded initial expectations due to unforeseen supply chain challenges related to memory and storage. Aldehayyat expressed pride in the product's quality and performance, despite its higher price point potentially excluding some buyers. Yang mentioned that future price adjustments could be considered if market conditions allow. The SteamOS does not currently support dual booting, but users can set up dual boot systems using external media. Valve is collaborating with anti-cheat providers like Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye to implement solutions for Linux. The Steam Machine is equipped with 8 GB of VRAM, which Aldehayyat believes is sufficient for most games at 1080p resolution. A verification program for the Steam Machine will be implemented, similar to that of the Steam Deck, ensuring better performance for verified games.
Users are complaining that the new Windows version of Outlook is running slowly.
Winsage
June 20, 2026

Users are complaining that the new Windows version of Outlook is running slowly.

Microsoft has introduced two versions of Outlook in Windows 11: Outlook Classic (a Win32 desktop application) and the New Outlook. Users have reported significant performance issues with the New Outlook, noting a lag of approximately 10 seconds for tasks that Outlook Classic performs instantly. The New Outlook operates on WebView2, which involves multiple processes and higher memory consumption, while Outlook Classic runs as a single process. Microsoft is aware of these performance challenges and is testing a new API called 'Delayed Message Timing' to address them. Users find Outlook Classic to be more reliable and faster, particularly for businesses that need efficient notification processing.
Major Microsoft Edge versions will now ship every two weeks: Microsoft confirms plans to ship new Edge features and changes twice a month
Winsage
June 11, 2026

Major Microsoft Edge versions will now ship every two weeks: Microsoft confirms plans to ship new Edge features and changes twice a month

Microsoft has announced a new release schedule for its Edge web browser, transitioning to a two-week release cycle from the previous monthly schedule. This change aims to provide users with a more consistent flow of updates, delivering approximately half the amount of new content with each release. The updates will be smaller and more manageable, enhancing user experience and security.
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