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Winsage

February 19, 2025

Still using Windows 95? This app will no longer work for you

AIDA64 has released version 7.60, which no longer supports Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME. The update maintains compatibility with Windows 2000 and later versions. New features include support for AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards, new dark themes, support for Asus ROG Ryujin III Series LCDs, integration of Turing LCD support, enhanced compatibility with B840, B850, and B860 chipset motherboards, support for Corsair HX1200i 2023 PSU sensors, improvements in kernel driver security, better support for Intel Arrow Lake-H and Arrow Lake-U processors, and detailed GPU information for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 Series.

Winsage

February 18, 2025

Still using Windows 95? This app will no longer work for you

FinalWire Ltd. has released AIDA64 v7.60, which introduces new features and improvements while discontinuing support for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME. The application remains compatible with Windows 2000 and later versions. New features include support for AMD Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT GPU cards, new dark themes, support for Asus ROG Ryujin III Series LCDs, integration with Turing LCDs, enhanced compatibility with B840, B850, and B860 chipset motherboards, support for Corsair HX1200i 2023 PSU sensors, improvements in kernel driver security, better support for Intel Arrow Lake-H and Arrow Lake-U processors, and detailed GPU information for AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, as well as Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 Series cards.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Minecraft Engine Ported To GameCube & Dreamcast

The Flock of Meese's engine is designed to revitalize older gaming consoles like the Dreamcast, GameCube, and Wii by replicating the mechanics of Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 and evolving into a unique block-based game. The Dreamcast version operates at 30 FPS, while the GameCube version achieves 60 FPS, demonstrating performance optimization despite hardware limitations. The project aims to push programming boundaries and explore classic gaming systems, with plans for a distinct PC version that utilizes modern technology. Key features include optimized performance for older hardware, faithful replication of Minecraft mechanics, unique gameplay experiences, and enhanced graphics for the PC version.

Winsage

February 8, 2025

Windows MIDI Services With Full MIDI 2.0 Support Coming Soon

The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview from the Canary Channel introduces native support for MIDI 2.0, moving away from OEM drivers. This update offers improved connection speeds, two-way communication, and property exchange capabilities for MIDI devices. MIDI 2.0 support will be available for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 if finalized before Windows 10 is phased out.

TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

Overclockers.ru: Telegram заблокировал канал торрент-трекера RuTracker

Telegram has suspended the official channel of the torrent tracker RuTracker (@rutracker_news) for copyright violations. The channel, created in 2017, had around 29,000 subscribers and posted only 21 times since its inception, with the last updates in January 2025 regarding outages. RuTracker, launched in 2004, has faced legal challenges, including a court-ordered block in Russia since 2016, and continues to operate despite being largely inaccessible to most users in Russia. In early 2021, RuTracker raised over 1.8 million rubles through crowdfunding for hard drives to store rare torrents. Telegram's suspension of the channel is part of its stricter policies against internet piracy, which have led to the removal of other channels associated with pirated content, such as Z-Library and Anna’s Archive.

Winsage

February 3, 2025

Modern Discord hacked into Windows 95 and 98, slimmed down version keeps core functionality intact

A developer known as IProgramInCpp has backported Discord to Windows 95 and Windows 98 Second Edition, creating a version called Discord Messenger. This backport retains essential messaging functionalities such as direct messages, server interactions, image uploads, message editing, typing indicators, server member lists, and untrusted URL indicators. However, it lacks features like the friend list, dark mode, and voice channel capabilities, with voice call support being particularly challenging to integrate. The application runs on Windows 98 SE and Windows XP SP2, but may not appeal to users on modern systems. Caution is advised as using a custom Discord client may violate the platform's terms of service, especially since certain features are omitted to avoid spam detection.