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Winsage

October 24, 2024

The ultimate Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything you need to know

Windows 11 was launched in October 2021 and is now a significant operating system on hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide. It features a redesigned Start menu, taskbar, and Settings app, along with a Widgets pane, tabbed File Explorer, and AI-powered Windows Copilot. The operating system requires hardware-assisted security features, including Secure Boot and device encryption, and mandates specific hardware compatibility, such as a 1GHz processor, 4GB RAM, and TPM version 2.0. Support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, after which it will not receive updates unless users subscribe to Extended Security Updates. Windows 11 is available as a free upgrade for licensed Windows 10 users, and the installation process includes various options for upgrading. Microsoft reports higher customer satisfaction with Windows 11 compared to previous versions.

Winsage

August 24, 2024

The Windows 10 Start menu will soon remind you to subscribe to Microsoft 365 via backported Windows 11 upsells

The latest preview build of Windows 10 has introduced modifications to the Start menu and Settings app, including the repositioning of the user tile at the top of the hamburger menu for easier access to Microsoft Account information. Users not subscribed to Microsoft 365 will receive notifications about their subscription status. The Settings app is also being visually refreshed with vibrant icons to encourage user engagement. Since reaffirming its commitment to Windows 10, Microsoft has backported features like Windows Copilot and MSN widgets to enhance user experience. The updates suggest a strategic focus on promoting subscriptions to Microsoft services rather than just aesthetic improvements.

AppWizard

August 6, 2024

Minecraft Players Argue Over Which In-Game Creature Needs a Visual Refresh

The Minecraft community is advocating for visual updates to classic mobs, as many have remained unchanged since the game's launch 15 years ago. Players have expressed a desire for enhancements to various entities, including the Creeper, Skeleton, rabbit, Enderman, and Ghast, citing their outdated designs compared to newer mobs. Suggestions include redesigning the Creeper for a more organic appearance and improving the textures of the Skeleton. The community also believes that original animal mobs like pigs, cows, chickens, and sheep need revamping. While Mojang has not announced any official updates, they have a history of incorporating community feedback into the game.

AppWizard

April 8, 2024

Google app’s experimental bottom search bar on Android is slowly taking shape

Google is testing a new design for its Android app interface, moving the search bar to the bottom of the screen for easier access on larger devices.

AppWizard

April 3, 2024

Google app card carousel getting a redesign; now called “Your Space”

The Google app on mobile devices is getting a visual refresh with a new user interface called "Your Space," featuring larger, more vibrant cards for sports, weather, air quality, and financial updates. The update is part of version 15.12 and will be available in the Google Discover feed.