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AppWizard

November 30, 2025

Gone are the days of buying Minecraft clothing from supermarkets, Very Cool have released a collaboration to save us all from getting another low-quality printed tee

Videogame merchandise has evolved significantly, moving from import-heavy themed apparel to stylish, licensed collections. A recent collaboration between Very Cool and Minecraft has introduced a collection featuring knitted shirts, jeans, and joggers with subtle gaming motifs. Items like the Crafting Pants have hidden details, while overtly themed pieces include The Wolf Tee and the Axolotl tee. The collection has been well-received, with most items selling out quickly. Very Cool has implemented a voting system for restocking items, and a second wave of the collection is set to launch in January 2026, featuring new products like keycaps and a cardigan.

Winsage

November 20, 2025

You’re about to see even fewer BSODs in public with Windows 11’s new ‘Digital Signage Mode’ — every public blue screen will wither away within 15 seconds of the crash

Microsoft introduced a new feature called "Digital Signage Mode" in Windows 11, which allows blue screens of death (BSOD) to be displayed for only 15 seconds before disappearing automatically. This feature is designed for public displays that may not have on-site IT support, ensuring that no Windows screens or error dialogs are shown. Digital Signage Mode is different from Kiosk Mode, which restricts Windows to a single application and is typically used in enterprise environments.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.23/1.033 Released for Bedrock 1.21.120

Mojang has released the Minecraft Bedrock version 1.21.120 update on October 28, which is recognized as patch 3.23/1.033. The update includes new features and numerous bug fixes. Key updates include: - Tadpoles now spawn beneath Frogspawn blocks. - Fixed issues with block destruction in Adventure Mode and various Copper block textures. - New sound effects and vibrations for interacting with Shelves. - Corrections to commands like /locate biome and Damage command. - Resolved gameplay issues related to Sign blocks, teleportation, and Shield mechanics. - Improvements in graphical enhancements, including ambient occlusion and water surface reflections. - New items available in Creative Mode and adjustments to mob behaviors, including drops from Chicken Jockeys and Copper Golems. - Changes to PlayStation 4 download storage and various sound effects. - Stability improvements and user interface updates, including cursor placement and gamma adjustment. - World generation fixes to prevent structures from building atop features at chunk borders.

AppWizard

October 27, 2025

Minecraft Story Mode : 10 Years of Nostalgia

In the mid-2010s, Minecraft Story Mode became a cultural phenomenon, featuring a narrative-driven game with the character Jesse, whose gender could be chosen. Season One consists of eight episodes divided into two arcs, where Jesse and friends confront the "Wither Storm" and seek the "Order of the Stone," ultimately becoming the "New Order of the Stone." Season Two includes five episodes where Jesse is chosen by the "Admin" and must escape imprisonment while the Admin causes chaos. Despite its acclaim, Telltale Games faced bankruptcy in 2018, halting any continuation of the series, and digital sales have ceased. Criticism has been directed at the game's pacing and the balance between narrative and gameplay. A fan-driven remake is in progress as the series approaches its 10th anniversary.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

2026 LEGO Minecraft sets officially revealed!

LEGO will launch eight new Minecraft sets on January 1, 2026, including: - 21583 Steve’s Taiga Adventure – US.99 / AU.99 / £8.99 / €9.99 / CAD.99 (79 pieces) - 21584 Nether & End Portal Journey – US.99 / AU.99 / £12.99 / €14.99 / CAD.99 (192 pieces) - 21585 Chicken Farm – US.99 / AU.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 / CAD.99 (233 pieces) - 21586 The Pale Garden – US.99 / AU.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 / CAD.99 (243 pieces) - 21587 Zombie Dungeon – US.99 / AU.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 / CAD.99 (234 pieces) - 21588 The Fox – US.99 / AU.99 / £39.99 / €44.99 / CAD.99 (497 pieces) - 21589 Mini Biomes – US.99 / AU.99 / £54.99 / €59.99 / CAD.99 (797 pieces) - 21590 Wither Battle – US.99 / AU.99 / £59.99 / €64.99 / CAD.99 (494 pieces) Pre-orders are currently available online. The new collection includes a revamped Fox element and complements the existing 21265 Minecraft The Crafting Table set.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

LEGO Minecraft January 2026 Sets Officially Revealed

The LEGO Group will release a new wave of Minecraft-inspired sets on January 1, 2026, coinciding with the 16th anniversary of the sheep reveal in the game. The collection includes eight sets, with an additional eight models expected throughout the year. 1. Set Name: Steve's Taiga Adventure Set Number: 21583 Age Range: 6+ Piece Count: 79 Price: .99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026 2. Set Name: Nether & End Portal Journey Set Number: 21584 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 192 Price: .99 / €14.99 / £12.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026 3. Set Name: Chicken Farm Set Number: 21585 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 233 Price: .99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026 4. Set Name: The Pale Garden Set Number: 21586 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 243 Price: .99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026 5. Set Name: Zombie Dungeon Set Number: 21587 Age Range: 8+ Piece Count: 284 Price: .99 / €29.99 / £24.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026 6. Set Name: The Fox Set Number: 21588 Age Range: 10+ Piece Count: 497 Price: .99 / €44.99 / £39.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026 7. Set Name: Mini Biomes Set Number: 21589 Age Range: 12+ Piece Count: 797 Price: .99 / €59.99 / £54.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026 8. Set Name: Wither Battle Set Number: 21590 Age Range: 8+ Piece Count: 494 Price: .99 / €64.99 / £59.99 Release Date: January 1, 2026

AppWizard

October 25, 2025

10 Best Minecraft Spear Enchantments

The spear in Minecraft is effective for engaging hostile mobs from a distance and can be enhanced with various enchantments. The top spear enchantments, ranked from least to most effective, are: 10. Curse of Vanishing and Curse of Binding: Useful in PvP but complicate gameplay. 9. Bane of Arthropods: Increases damage against arthropod mobs but is limited in versatility. 8. Mending: Regains durability with kills but is incompatible with Lunge. 7. Knockback: Pushes enemies back but has limitations against large entities. 6. Looting: Increases drop rates from defeated enemies, useful for resource collection. 5. Smite: Increases damage to undead mobs but is niche and incompatible with Sharpness. 4. Unbreaking: Enhances durability significantly, essential for maintaining spear longevity. 3. Fire Aspect: Ignites enemies, adding continuous damage over time. 2. Sharpness: Increases overall damage output against all mobs but incompatible with Bane of Arthropods and Smite. 1. Lunge: Allows players to propel forward with Jab attacks, introduced in the Mounts of Mayhem update, but depletes hunger points. The optimal combination of spear enchantments includes Lunge, Sharpness, Fire Aspect, Unbreaking, Knockback, and Looting. A spear can hold a maximum of five enchantments.

AppWizard

October 25, 2025

LEGO Minecraft 2026 Sets Officially Announced

LEGO is launching a new collection of LEGO Minecraft sets in January 2026, revealed at the MCM Comic Con London 2025. The collection includes seven sets: 1. Steve Tiaga’s Adventure (21583) - 79 pieces, designed for ages 6+, features a Steve minifigure, a Creeper™, a fox, and a baby bunny, with a TNT feature for hidden treasures. 2. Nether & End Portal Journey (21584) - 192 pieces, for ages 7+, includes a Cool Hero minifigure, an Enderman, and a baby hoglin, with access to small builds from different biomes. 3. Chicken Farm (21585) - 233 pieces, for ages 7+, features a chicken-shaped coop, a fox, and a baby zombie, with movable wings and fun accessories. 4. The Pale Garden (21586) - 243 pieces, for ages 7+, includes a creaking tree, a Creeper™, and a skeleton, with imaginative accessories like a campfire. 5. Zombie Dungeon (21587) - 284 pieces, for ages 8+, set in a desert biome with a Wastelands Wanderer, a rotating zombie-spawning chamber, and additional accessories. 6. The Fox (21588) - 497 pieces, for ages 10+, a detailed recreation of a Minecraft fox with movable legs and a rotatable neck. 7. Mini Biomes (21589) - 797 pieces, for ages 12+, includes five removable biomes and five microfigures, featuring unique elements and a reversible backdrop. 8. Wither Battle (21590) - 494 pieces, for ages 8+, features a Crimson Warrior battling skeletons in a warped forest biome, with a Nether portal and crafting table.

AppWizard

October 19, 2025

5 Best Pomodoro Apps for Android: How to Stay Focused in the Digital Age?

The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, involves working intensely for 25 minutes followed by a short break to enhance productivity and reduce burnout. Several Android applications implement this technique: - Forest allows users to grow a virtual tree during focused work sessions, with the tree wilting if the user gets distracted. It also contributes to real-world tree planting. - Focus To-Do combines a Pomodoro timer with a task planner, enabling users to assign sessions to tasks and track productivity. - Pomodoro Timer offers a minimalist design without unnecessary features, allowing users to use the timer without account creation or ads. - Engross includes app blocking and productivity tracking, with options for note-taking and advanced statistics in its premium version. - Tide integrates ambient sounds with the Pomodoro technique and offers breathing exercises and sleep improvement tools.

AppWizard

October 16, 2025

Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn’t already exist, they probably wouldn’t add it

Minecraft has evolved since its launch in 2009, shaped by over 15 years of updates. A recent video from Mojang Studios features insights from Chief Creative Officer Jens Bergensten and Creative Lead Cory Scheviak about the studio's design philosophy. Mojang carefully considers how new features will be used by players and their long-term impact, emphasizing a risk-and-reward approach. Players can choose challenges, such as facing the Ender Dragon or summoning the Wither, while having tools like lightning rods and Iron Golems to protect their creations. However, new features can lead to unexpected interactions, like the Enderman's block-picking causing destruction of builds. Bergensten mentioned that introducing the Creeper today would likely be controversial due to its destructive nature, despite its iconic status. The Creeper represents the balance Mojang must maintain to cater to a diverse player base. Additionally, Mojang has teased a second Minecraft movie.