Vaults Archives

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

5 Rarest Music Discs in Minecraft – The Times of India

- The rarest music disc in Minecraft is "Creator (Music Box)," introduced in version 1.21, with a 1.4% chance of discovery near decorated pots within trial chambers. - The "Otherside" disc can be found in stronghold altar chests, with a drop rate of 2.4% in Bedrock Edition and 2.5% in Java Edition. - "Precipice," also introduced in version 1.21, has a drop rate of 4.2% and can be acquired from vaults within trial chambers. - "Pigstep" has a drop rate of 5.6% and requires players to confront aggressive Piglins and navigate lava-filled corridors. - The "Relic" disc can be unearthed by brushing suspicious gravel in trail ruins, with an 8.3% drop rate, making it relatively rare yet more accessible than other discs.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

Top 5 Best Structures to Loot in Minecraft | Esports News – The Times of India

Minecraft features various structures that offer valuable resources for players. The top five loot structures are: 1. Trial Chambers: Introduced in the 1.21 update, these underground complexes contain spawners and vaults with high-tier loot, including golden enchanted apples, wind chargers, and armor trims. 2. End Cities: Found in the End dimension after defeating the Ender Dragon, these tower-like structures house shulkers and contain enchanted diamond gear and elytra. End Ships associated with them often hold coveted treasures. 3. Ancient Cities: Located in the dark biome and guarded by the Warden, these cities offer exclusive loot like the Swift Sneak enchantment and other rare items. 4. Bastion Remnants: Situated in the Nether and occupied by Piglins and Piglin Brutes, these structures have chests with valuable loot such as ancient debris, gold blocks, and Pigstep music discs, particularly in the treasure room. 5. Woodland Mansions: Hidden in dark forest biomes and filled with hostile Illagers, they contain chests with enchanted books, diamond gear, and the rare Totem of Undying.

AppWizard

April 25, 2025

Fallout creator laments the loss of the game’s earliest development materials: ‘I had that in digital form and was ordered to destroy it’

Tim Cain, the creator of the original Fallout, shared insights on his YouTube channel about his career and the game's origins, including the purposes of the Vaults and the game's setting in 2161. He recounted a past incident with publisher Interplay, where he was compelled to destroy a collection of early Fallout materials, including design notes and game builds, to avoid legal conflict. Cain highlighted the industry's failure in game preservation, noting that when he left Fallout, he was instructed to destroy his entire archive. A study indicated that about 87% of all games created are now unplayable without piracy or archival visits, underscoring the challenges in preserving both games and development materials.

Winsage

March 15, 2025

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the ‘beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds’

Valve has released the SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which is currently exclusive to the Steam Deck but will soon support a wider range of non-Steam Deck handheld devices. Users can access the Preview channel by adjusting their Steam Deck update settings. Key updates include: - Updated to a newer Arch Linux base and Linux kernel version 6.11. - Bluetooth controllers can now wake LCD models of the Steam Deck. - Added support for the Proteus Byowave controller. - Resolved issues with the Switch Pro Controller gyros and stuck controller inputs. - Enabled HFP/HSP profiles for integrated microphone use with Bluetooth headsets in Desktop mode. - Introduced a battery level display for supported Bluetooth devices. - Improved compatibility for specific displays with the Steam Deck Dock. - Enabled AMD P-State CPU frequency control and fixed performance issues in certain games. - Updated desktop mode to Plasma 6.2.5, with improved surround sound functionality and pre-installed KDE Filelight. - Fixed various UI and system update issues, enhanced system responsiveness, and enabled IPv6 Privacy Extensions by default. Known issues include problems with Creative Zen Air Pro earbuds, Super NES controllers, and DualShock 3 controllers. Developer updates include kernel updates and improvements to system management.

Tech Optimizer

February 25, 2025

If you’re not using these PC security essentials, you’re begging to be hacked

The text discusses the current state of digital security, highlighting the increased risks such as data breaches and AI-driven attacks. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a proactive approach to online safety and provides a list of essential security tools: 1. Antivirus Software: The built-in Windows Security suite is recommended, with paid options like Norton 360 Deluxe offering additional features. 2. Password Manager: Tools like Bitwarden and Dashlane help manage complex passwords and minimize personal data storage. 3. Two-Factor Authentication App: Apps like Authy and Google Authenticator provide an extra verification layer to reduce unauthorized access. 4. Modern Devices: Passkeys are emerging as a secure alternative to traditional passwords, simplifying logins. 5. Email Masks: Services like DuckDuckGo and Firefox Relay offer disposable email addresses to enhance anonymity. 6. Google Voice Number: This service provides a secure alternative for sharing phone numbers, particularly for two-factor authentication.

AppWizard

December 26, 2024

Minecraft end-of-year trailer celebrates incredible player achievements in 2024

Minecraft's end-of-year trailer for 2024 showcases player accomplishments, highlighting features like trial chambers, bundles, and the Pale Garden biome. The game has over 170 million active players, who have explored more than 85 million biomes, crafted over a million pieces of wolf armor, tamed over a million wolves, and defeated 20 million breeze mobs. Players have collected over 44 million items from the Armadillo mob, opened 24 million regular vaults and four million ominous vaults, and gathered over 53 million eyeblossom flowers in the Pale Garden biome. Additionally, players have crafted two million maces and shattered over 300 billion blocks. The upcoming year will introduce a new format of game drops, promising fresh experiences and innovations.

AppWizard

August 30, 2024

You Can Create An Encrypted Gallery on Android With ‘Valv’ App

Valv is a free and open-source application for Android that allows users to encrypt photos and videos. It creates an encrypted vault using the ChaCha20 algorithm and PBKDF2 with HMAC-SHA512 for key generation. Valv requires no permissions, enhancing user privacy, and offers features such as separate vaults with different passwords, organizational capabilities through folders, support for various media types, and the option to delete files from the system gallery after importing. The app prevents screenshots and requires users to create a strong password for access. Valv is available on F-Droid, the Google Play Store, and can be downloaded as an APK from its GitHub releases section.

AppWizard

August 17, 2024

Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition Receives New Update

Minecraft version 1.21.20 has been released, focusing on bug fixes, stability improvements, and enhancements to user interface and artificial intelligence. The update addresses issues such as content downloads freezing and save corruption, particularly benefiting Nintendo Switch players with a more stable experience. AI improvements have made non-player characters (NPCs) more responsive, with hostile entities showing greater awareness and passive creatures better at self-preservation. The user interface has been streamlined for easier navigation, and new content includes the sculk sensor for detecting vibrations and bundle items for resource management. Changes to the Deep Dark biome include a reduction in Trial Chamber frequency and tailored loot. Movement mechanics have been refined for smoother navigation, and bed interactions have been corrected. The aquatic creature Bogged no longer applies a Slowness effect, and parrots can now imitate it. Updates have also improved mount and vehicle interactions.

AppWizard

June 26, 2024

Original PC Port of ‘Resident Evil’ Now Available on GOG, ‘Resident Evil 2’ and ‘Resident Evil 3: Nemesis’ Coming Soon [Trailer]

Lara Croft joins Dead by Daylight as the newest Survivor on July 16. She comes with 3 unique perks: Finesse, Hardened, and Specialist. The DLC will be available on various platforms and includes gameplay tweaks, updates for Killers, and bug fixes.

AppWizard

June 19, 2024

Minecraft’s Tricky Trials chambers are just the right amount of tricky

The Tricky Trials update in Minecraft introduces Trial Chambers underground filled with action-packed challenges and loot, combining combat and exploration in specific locations. Players must obtain keys by defeating powerful mobs and navigating traps to unlock vaults. The addition of the Breeze mob adds humor and excitement to battles, while Ominous Trial Chambers offer tougher enemies and better rewards. The lockbox mechanics add an element of chance to the gameplay, but the overall experience is engaging and balanced, making the update a must-try for Minecraft enthusiasts.