technical challenges Archives

AppWizard

August 14, 2025

Battlefield 6 open beta missing DLSS/DLAA, EA confirms — matchmaking issues also hamper second weekend launch

EA has acknowledged technical challenges in the second weekend of the Battlefield 6 open beta, which started on August 14. Key issues include the absence of DLSS and DLAA, as well as matchmaking difficulties. The beta features all maps from the first weekend and the new Empire State map, with modes like Rush, Squad Deathmatch, and modified Conquest and Breakthrough. EA's communications team stated they have identified the root cause of the issues and expect to resolve them, including reactivating DLSS and DLAA, later that day. Players are advised to ensure they have the latest client update and use the 'Repair' functionality in the EA app for matchmaking issues. Reports of other glitches, including audio problems, have also been noted. The open beta has seen over 600,000 pre-orders on PC and more than 2.7 million wishlists, with a peak of over 521,000 concurrent players. The official launch of Battlefield 6 is scheduled for October 10.

AppWizard

August 13, 2025

BIOS shock: getting past Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat error was the faffiest thing a PC game has ever required of me

PC gaming enthusiasts faced technical challenges accessing the Battlefield 6 beta due to a security error indicating that "Secure Boot is not enabled." Secure Boot is a feature in Windows 10 and 11 that ensures only safe software loads during startup, but enabling it requires navigating the BIOS menu, which can be complex and risky. EA's guidance on enabling Secure Boot led to further complications, including issues with disk partition compatibility that required converting from MBR to GPT. Additionally, EA's anti-cheat software, Javelin, necessitates Secure Boot for enhanced security against cheating, a trend also seen in other gaming companies' anti-cheat systems. EA reported blocking over 330,000 cheat attempts during the beta weekend, though concerns about the effectiveness of these measures remain.

AppWizard

July 27, 2025

These fanmade reload animations for Abiotic Factor are so good the game’s own art director praises them: ‘You absolutely nailed the vibe I was going for’

Abiotic Factor, a Half-Life-inspired survival game, launched its 1.0 version and received an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam, along with a score of 92 from a reviewer who praised it as one of the greatest survival crafting games. The game features intricate survival systems and an expansive tech tree. Art director Connor Moran acknowledged a fan, Hoider, for creating reload animations that enhance the game's firearm mechanics. Hoider's animations reflect the character's progression from a cautious scientist to a skilled survivor. Moran expressed admiration for Hoider's work, highlighting the positive interaction between developers and fans in the gaming community.

AppWizard

July 24, 2025

“I can’t believe I just beat Minecraft in an Overwatch queue”: Streamer beats Minecraft while in a 2-hour wait, putting my procrastination to shame

Streamer Aspen completed a Minecraft speedrun during a lengthy queue for Overwatch 2, achieving a 9.4-hour speedrun time. Aspen shared this accomplishment on Twitter, stating, "I BEAT MINECRAFT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AN OVERWATCH QUEUE LETS GOOOOOOOOOO."

Tech Optimizer

July 5, 2025

Atlassian’s 4 Million PostgreSQL Database Migration: When Standard Cloud Strategies Fail

Atlassian migrated approximately 4 million Jira databases to Amazon Aurora to enhance the reliability and cost-effectiveness of its Jira Cloud platform. The migration involved 2,403 RDS database instances, resulting in 2.6 million databases migrated and 1.8 million databases drained from source instances. Each Jira database corresponds to about 5,000 files on disk, leading to over 27.4 billion total database files utilized in Jira. The migration aimed for a service level agreement (SLA) of 99.99% and involved technical challenges due to the large number of databases and files. At its peak, Atlassian migrated up to 90,000 Jira databases daily, averaging around 38,000 databases per day. The team developed a custom orchestration tool and utilized AWS Step Functions to manage the migration process while minimizing tenant downtime and migration expenses.

Winsage

June 29, 2025

Every Windows user should keep a live version of Linux handy

Many users experience frustration with operating system issues on Windows, often leading to time wasted on troubleshooting and rebooting. A live version of Linux, such as Linux Mint, can serve as a reliable alternative for diagnosing and fixing Windows-related problems. This live distribution runs from a USB drive and provides essential troubleshooting tools without the complications of Windows recovery environments. Utilities like GParted, Memtester, Foxclone, and Clonezilla are available for managing file systems, testing memory, and recovering data. Setting up a live version of Linux is straightforward, involving formatting a USB drive and flashing a live ISO. Linux Mint Xfce Edition is noted for its user-friendliness, while tools like Ventoy allow multiple ISOs on a single drive for versatility. A live Linux setup offers a familiar desktop experience and a suite of recovery tools, making it a valuable resource even for non-Linux users.

Winsage

June 27, 2025

Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon turn black

Microsoft is updating the "Blue Screen of Death" to a black background with a more concise message and a progress percentage indicator, set to roll out later this summer for Windows 11 (version 24H2). This change is part of an initiative to enhance the resiliency of the operating system following a significant incident last year. Additionally, a "quick machine recovery" feature will be introduced to improve the recovery process for PCs during outages, allowing for automated fixes without complex manual interventions. This feature will also be available later this summer, with further enhancements planned for the year.

AppWizard

June 26, 2025

Peak has now sold 2 million copies in just 9 days, as the devs reveal what’s next for this co-op climbing game: ‘Let’s talk about what we’re cooking’

Peak, developed by Landfall and Aggro Crab, sold one million copies within six days of its launch and reached two million copies sold in nine days. The developers are gathering community feedback for the first major update, focusing on quality-of-life improvements, new content, and bug fixes. They are addressing technical issues such as disconnection problems, performance optimization, and audio concerns. Players can choose to run the game using Vulkan or DX12, with some reporting issues with Vulkan. Future plans include localization to enhance accessibility, but the developers are cautious about making promises regarding new features.

Winsage

June 23, 2025

Denmark will stick with Windows — government still plans to ditch Microsoft Office

The Denmark Ministry of Digital Affairs is transitioning from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice while continuing to use Windows. This migration will occur gradually over the coming months, motivated by a desire for enhanced digital sovereignty. Microsoft has expanded its Sovereign Cloud offerings to provide companies with greater control over their data, ensuring that European data remains within the continent and managed by European employees.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

He was devastated when his favorite Facebook game shut down, but at 10 years old, what could he do? 8 years later, he’s got the rights, the original code, and is about to relaunch Dungeon Rampage on Steam

Angelos Mako began playing Dungeon Rampage at age seven with his brother. After a decade, he sought to revive the game as a Steam title with Gamebreaking Studios, led by CEO Taylor Hellam. Initial discussions faced skepticism regarding Mako's ownership of the IP. Mako later connected with the last engineer from the original development, who revealed the game's source code was on a laptop owned by his daughter. Gamebreaking Studios partnered with Mako to update the game, which faced technical challenges due to its original use of Flash, C++, and PHP. After months of work, the game successfully booted up during a video call, leading to an emotional moment for Mako. They launched a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its ,000 goal, and the game has over 100,000 wishlists on Steam. The revived game will be a complete, one-time purchase instead of freemium.