user dissatisfaction Archives

AppWizard

April 23, 2025

Instagram launches new video creation app Edits to rival TikTok

Meta has launched a new app called Edits, designed to simplify video creation and editing for smartphone users. The app allows users to craft and share videos across various social platforms, although it will not serve as a social media feed. Edits includes features like an "inspiration tab" for trending content and audio, as well as an "ideas" space to encourage creativity. The app aims to consolidate the video production process into a single platform, addressing the complexities of using multiple applications. This initiative follows Meta's previous efforts to adapt to changes in social media dynamics, including the launch of Threads in response to user dissatisfaction with Twitter's management.

Winsage

April 18, 2025

TranslucentTB is the best free program I use to make Windows 11 look even better

Windows 11 has limited customization options for the taskbar compared to previous versions, leading to user dissatisfaction. TranslucentTB is a free application that allows users to customize the taskbar's transparency and color independently from other elements, offering various effects such as Mica and Acrylic. Users can eliminate the taskbar's border and adjust transparency levels for a personalized appearance. The app also enables different transparency effects and colors based on specific scenarios, such as when no windows are open or when the Start menu is accessed. TranslucentTB is available on the Microsoft Store.

Winsage

April 16, 2025

TOS 6 in public preview for ARM shows we’re going to see many more NAS

Tailscale simplifies remote access to self-hosted services for home lab enthusiasts by eliminating the complexities of port forwarding and CGNAT issues. Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing strategy has faced backlash, while Sony has raised PlayStation 5 prices in Europe for both digital and disc editions. Microsoft removed the seconds display from the Windows 10 taskbar clock, prompting user dissatisfaction as part of a strategy to encourage upgrades to Windows 11. Windows 11 is set to receive a redesigned Start menu with features based on user feedback, although the implementation delay raises concerns. Google's phone app has improved spam filtering, particularly noted in regions like Portugal, despite occasional notification delays. Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 series shows promising thermal performance, but pricing details are still unclear. Beginners in 3D printing can benefit from using tree supports for intricate models to enhance the printing process. Discussions around effective backup strategies are crucial for data security, especially highlighted by World Backup Day. The General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI) introduced at CES 2025 may change A/V connectivity standards, particularly in China, while its adoption in Western markets is uncertain. The PocketCloud NAS features a docking station with an M.2 SSD slot, allowing for versatile data storage solutions.

Winsage

April 10, 2025

Windows 10 is getting downgraded again — here’s what Microsoft is taking away this time

Microsoft is piloting a change for Windows 10 that removes the clock displaying seconds from the Calendar flyout as part of the Patch Tuesday update, which upgrades systems to Build 19045.5737. This change is currently in A/B testing, with some users still seeing the seconds display while others do not. Discussions on Reddit reveal user dissatisfaction with the modification, and some speculate it may be related to the new Outlook application integrated into Windows 10. Users can restore the clock with seconds through a registry edit, although this may be challenging for some. The updated Calendar flyout has a less informative interface with larger gaps between content, contrasting with Windows 11, which still supports the seconds display in the taskbar.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Planet Coaster 2’s latest update adds synchronised rides, customisable video billboards, and stops guests suffering from perpetual panic

Planet Coaster 2 launched in November and has received two major updates since. The first update refined flume ride simulations and user interface issues. The second update introduced personalized video billboards, synchronized ride launches, and "de-themed" coaster variants. It also included game tweaks, bug fixes, enhanced user notifications, and a preview feature for the path and pool tool. Notable bug fixes improved guest behavior, such as changing clothes before exiting and exiting queues quietly when rides are closed. The game has sold approximately 400,000 copies, contributing to Frontier's return to profitability in the first half of the financial year, despite some user dissatisfaction regarding creation controls.

AppWizard

February 4, 2025

Samsung just quietly retired its Google Messages rival, and not everyone will be happy about it

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 series, making Google Messages the default messaging application and retiring the Samsung Messages app. Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra users will only have access to Google Messages, unlike previous models that allowed the option to use Samsung Messages. Existing Samsung Messages users can still use the app if it was installed prior to its removal from stores, but it is no longer available for download, raising concerns about future support and security. A Samsung spokesperson confirmed the decision to transition to Google Messages, citing improved Rich Communication Services (RCS) functionality. The response from users has been mixed, with some expressing dissatisfaction about the enforced switch. This change marks a trend towards standardization in the Android messaging ecosystem.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

The Google Home app is still so bad, Nest cam users are jumping ship

Google's integration of Nest cameras into the Google Home app has led to user dissatisfaction due to the loss of several features, including the ability to change Wi-Fi networks without a factory reset, adjustable microphone sensitivity, zoom and enhance capabilities, timelapse recordings, safety clips, livestream sharing options, email notifications, Assistant on device, and social sharing of saved clips. Users have expressed frustration, particularly about the Wi-Fi setting issue, prompting some to consider alternatives like UniFi cameras. A poll indicates that a majority of Nest camera users prefer the original Nest app over the Google Home app.

Winsage

November 1, 2024

This simple trick bypasses New Outlook for Windows install on your PC

Microsoft has changed its policies regarding the enablement and disablement of the New Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web, leading to user dissatisfaction, particularly among those who prefer the Classic Outlook. A Reddit user discovered a method to bypass the installation of the New Outlook by uninstalling it, pausing its installation in the Microsoft Store, and closing the Store, creating a loop that prevents the New Outlook from appearing upon restarting the computer. However, this workaround may not be a permanent solution, as Microsoft could address it in future updates.

Winsage

October 23, 2024

Not just Western Digital – Windows 24H2 BSODs Asus kit

Microsoft has issued a cautionary note regarding compatibility issues with the Windows 11 24H2 update affecting certain Asus systems, specifically the X415KA and X515KA models, which may encounter a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during the update process. The update has led to user dissatisfaction due to the removal of features like WordPad and VBScript, as well as an unexpected accumulation of 8.63 GB of unnecessary data in the "Windows Update Cleanup" folder, which Microsoft has addressed with a fix. Western Digital also released an urgent fix for its hard drives experiencing BSOD incidents post-update. Microsoft advised administrators to verify safeguard ID: 54157480 to ensure their systems remain unaffected, while users of Voicemeeter should be aware of potential BSOD errors linked to the update.

Winsage

October 8, 2024

Microsoft is tightening its Windows 11 restrictions – but hackers swoop in to save the day, again

The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update was rolled out on October 1, 2024, continuing to enforce strict hardware requirements, including the need for TPM 2.0 and a modern 64-bit CPU with Secure Boot. Users dissatisfied with these limitations have turned to the 'Rufus' utility to bypass hardware checks, although recent changes have made it difficult to install the 24H2 update using this method. The developer of Rufus, Pete Bard, has provided registry fixes on GitHub to assist users in updating their systems, with plans for future versions of Rufus to automate this process. While the official upgrade path remains available for compliant systems, many users express frustration over Microsoft's rigid hardware policies, which they feel create unnecessary barriers and contribute to electronic waste.