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May 7, 2025

The Thaumaturge, Amnesia: The Bunker, and Evil West Lead May’s Humble Choice

Humble Choice for May 2025 includes the following games: The Thaumaturge - Deluxe Edition, Amnesia: The Bunker, Evil West, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter, Ultros, and Corpse Keeper. Members will also receive one month of IGN Plus. The subscription costs .99 and allows members to keep all eight games. Membership offers a 20% discount in the Humble store, and 5% of the fee supports Comic Relief USA's Red Nose Day.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

Get 93% off this 31-piece PC board games mega bundle, packed with classics

The Play for Miracles Humble Bundle offers 31 keys for acclaimed PC board games, curated by Twin Sails Interactive, at a discounted price of /£15.08, down from /£207. The bundle includes popular titles such as Terraforming Mars, Carcassonne, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, Blood Rage, Splendor, Agricola, Isle of Skye, and The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game. A lower-tier package is available for /£3.77, providing access to 10 games. Proceeds from the bundle support Humble, Twin Sails, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which provides healthcare services for children in the USA and Canada.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Teen Accounts Are Coming to Facebook—Parents May Actually Approve

Teens Accounts are being introduced on Facebook and Messenger, allowing users aged 13 to 15 to reconnect with safety features similar to those launched on Instagram. These accounts include parental controls, restrictions on interactions, and content access. Young users can only communicate with contacts they have already engaged with, and parents can monitor usage and settings. Features like reminders for breaks and Quiet Mode are included to promote healthy habits. Restrictions on Instagram Live for users under 16 will also require parental permission. The rollout will begin in select regions, including the USA and Canada, with plans for a broader global expansion.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

Which Cinema Format Should You Choose For Minecraft: The Movie?

Minecraft's film adaptation is set for release on April 4, 2025, featuring a cast that includes Jack Black as "Steve," Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film will be available in various formats, including IMAX 3D, 4DX 3D, RealD 3D, and Dolby Cinema. In the UK, IMAX 3D will only be shown at the BFI IMAX, while other venues will present it in 2D. The film maintains a consistent aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and was not specifically filmed for IMAX. HDR by Barco technology has been applied to the film, promising superior image quality, but it will only be available in six locations worldwide, primarily in North America and one in the UK. Moviegoers are advised to check local listings for availability.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

Signal head defends messaging app’s security after Houthi attack text…

Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal, stated that the app is the “gold standard in private comms” in a post on X, emphasizing its security advantages over WhatsApp. Signal is open-source and nonprofit, focusing on end-to-end encryption and privacy. US downloads of Signal increased by 16% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, and by 25% year-over-year. Whittaker highlighted that WhatsApp collects metadata, which can reveal communication patterns, while Signal collects very little user data. A WhatsApp spokesperson defended the platform's use of metadata for spam prevention and service integrity, stating they do not track personal messages for advertising.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

McDonald’s Drops Limited-Edition Minecraft Meals and Nether Flame Sauce

McDonald’s and Minecraft have collaborated to offer a limited-edition partnership featuring two meal options: “A Minecraft Movie” Meal for adults and a Happy Meal for children. The Happy Meal includes one of twelve collectible toys based on Blockhead or Block World characters, while the adult meal features six collectibles inspired by McDonald's characters, such as the Grimace Egg and Big Mac Crystal. Each meal comes with a matching card and a scannable code for an in-game Skin, along with an additional code for an exclusive McDonald’s pack in Minecraft. The meals include medium fries, a drink, and a choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets. The Chicken McNuggets meal features the exclusive Nether Flame Sauce. The meals will launch on April 1, ahead of the movie's debut on April 4.

AppWizard

March 22, 2025

All Xbox and PC Game pass subscription models | Esports News – The Times of India

Xbox Game Pass offers various subscription plans for gamers: - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month for Xbox consoles, provides access to a rotating selection of over 25 games, including titles like Doom Eternal and Fallout 4, focusing on multiplayer experiences. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month for Xbox consoles, offers full access to the entire game library, including RPGs and the latest releases, along with exclusive offers and discounts. - PC Game Pass: .99/month for PC platforms, includes the full catalog of PC games and access to EA Play, featuring franchises like FIFA and The Sims. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month for both Xbox consoles and PC platforms, combines features of all other plans, offers day-one access to new releases, and includes online multiplayer and EA Play. The recently introduced Xbox Game Pass Standard plan for console users is priced at .99/month and offers benefits similar to the Ultimate plan but does not include access to the PC Game Pass library.

Winsage

March 19, 2025

Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24071)

Microsoft has identified a spoofing vulnerability in Windows File Explorer, designated as CVE-2025-24071, with a CVSS score of 7.5. This vulnerability affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10 (multiple versions), Windows 11 (multiple versions), and Windows Server (multiple versions). Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting RAR/ZIP files containing a malicious SMB path, potentially exposing the user's NTLM hash. Microsoft has released a security patch for supported product versions, and affected users are advised to install it promptly. Users can check their system's vulnerability status by verifying their version and patch information through specific commands.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

How to get a Cape in Minecraft? | Esports News – The Times of India

Minecraft capes are decorative items that enhance a player's avatar's appearance without affecting gameplay. They are rare and often linked to significant achievements or events. Players can acquire capes through various means, including: - Migrating Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts during the 2020 migration for the exclusive Migrator Cape. - Owning both Bedrock and Java editions of Minecraft before June 6, 2022, to receive the Vanilla Cape. - Participating in official events like anniversary celebrations, Minecraft Live, and Minecraft Championships to earn special capes. - Playing the Bedrock Edition to access the Pan Cape and Founder's Cape. - Contributing innovative ideas to Mojang, which may result in a custom cape. - Using mods like Optifine or Advanced Capes Mod on Java Edition for additional cape options. To equip a cape in Java Edition, players must open the Minecraft Launcher, navigate to the Skins tab, select their skin, and choose the cape. In Bedrock Edition, players can access the Dressing Room, select the Capes tab, and equip their desired cape.

AppWizard

March 16, 2025

How to Spawn, Defeat the Minecraft Wither | Esports News – The Times of India

The Wither is a three-headed undead boss in Minecraft that can be summoned using 4 Soul Sand or Soul Soil and 3 Wither Skeleton Skulls. To summon it, arrange the Soul Sand or Soul Soil in a T-shape and place the skulls on top. The battle with the Wither consists of two phases: in Phase 1, it launches explosive skulls, and in Phase 2, it gains a blue shield and charges at the player. Players should prepare with Netherite or Diamond armor, potions, a Smite-enchanted sword, and milk buckets to counter the Wither effect. Defeating the Wither rewards players with a Nether Star and experience points. It is advised to avoid open areas during the battle and maintain constant movement to evade attacks.