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Microsoft shows us discarded Windows 11 Start menu designs – and I’m so glad they were chucked in the bin in favor of the revamp we’re getting
- Microsoft has redesigned the Start menu in Windows 11, sharing feedback and discarded designs in the process.
- The new Start menu features a single scrollable panel for a more user-friendly experience with customizable options.
- User feedback played a significant role in the redesign process, focusing on faster app access and customizable features.
- Over 300 Windows 11 fans were involved in studies and feedback sessions to shape the Start menu revamp.
- Microsoft highlighted the importance of the Start menu as a place for app access and customization.
- Users will have the option to hide recommendations in the Start menu if they do not find them helpful.
- Microsoft showcased various discarded Start menu concepts, with varying levels of appeal and functionality.
- Some discarded designs included tablet-focused layouts, Windows 10-style menus, and overly busy interfaces.
- The chosen Start menu design features a simple, streamlined approach with customizable elements for users.
- While some may find the chosen revamp safe, it offers a functional and customizable Start menu experience.
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The Sinking City Remastered Surprise Surfaces on Xbox, PS5 & PC for FREE
- Frogwares surprise launched The Sinking City Remastered, available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for existing owners of the game.
- The remastered version has been rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, offering enhanced visuals, improved lighting, 4K textures, and a new Photo Mode.
- The game features gameplay adjustments, accessibility improvements, and support for DLSS, FSR, and TSR upscaling technologies for PC players.
- With plans for The Sinking City 2, Frogwares aims to enhance the Lovecraftian horror experience for fans, providing a free gift as a thank you to loyal supporters.
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New open world action-RPG Silver Palace is about playing detective and curb-stomping demons
- New open world action-RPG Silver Palace, set in a Victorian metropolis, features red phoneboxes, elegantly appointed trams, and angel-winged anime girls.
- The game includes power-drifting panther steeds, neck-snapping finishers, real-time character-swapping, and demons pretending to be people needing to be exposed using magic profiling functionality.
- Silver Palace's storyline revolves around Silvernia, a city powered by the revolutionary element of Silverium. Players take on the role of a Detective navigating corporate monopolies, underground syndicates, and hidden monsters.
- Developed by Silver Studio and published by Elementa, the game runs on Unreal Engine 5 and will be free-to-play. While the release date is not yet announced, the gameplay showcases a diverse urban backdrop and hints at potential Crackdown-style collectathon elements.
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This Ain’t No Donut Run – The Precinct Explodes onto Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation and PC
- The Precinct, a neon-noir action sandbox police simulator, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, offering players a thrilling experience in the crime-ridden streets of Averno City for around £24.99.
- Players take on the role of Officer Nick Cordell Jr., a rookie cop in 1980s Averno City, navigating through a living, breathing city with a day/night cycle and dynamic weather effects in pursuit of solving the mystery of his father's murder.
- The game offers a blend of police simulation and action sandbox gameplay, allowing players to patrol the city on foot, in a squad car, or even in a helicopter, responding to various sandbox crimes like parking violations, street racing, and even bank heists.
- With intense vehicle chases, an in-depth support system for backup, and investigations into the criminal underbelly of the city, The Precinct provides a compelling narrative and gameplay experience for those craving an action-packed police sandbox adventure.
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Valve are expanding the Steam Deck Verified system to cover future SteamOS devices
- Valve is expanding the Steam Deck Verified program to cover future SteamOS devices.
- The new system will rate games for compatibility with SteamOS, not just for Steam Deck.
- Games will be marked as either SteamOS Compatible or SteamOS Unsupported based on compatibility testing data.
- Over 18,000 titles on Steam are expected to be marked SteamOS Compatible initially.
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Remedy is holding an FBC: Firebreak technical test this weekend – sign ups now open
- Remedy Entertainment is conducting an FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test this weekend for the Control co-op shooter spin-off.
- The technical test will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with cross-play enabled from May 15th to May 19th.
- Participants can sign up for the test, but public sharing of impressions, screenshots, or videos is not allowed.
- The test aims to improve matchmaking and balance for the game's full launch in June with specific system requirements for PC players.
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The Sinking City Remastered gets a surprise launch with a 50% discount on Steam
- The Sinking City Remastered surprised with a launch offering a 50% discount on Steam.
- The remaster of the Lovecraftian game includes a free upgrade for existing owners and significant improvements.
- Enhancements in the remaster include Unreal Engine 5 graphics, 4K textures, Photo Mode, and support for advanced upscaling technologies.
- Frogwares, the developer, obtained full publishing rights to The Sinking City after a legal battle and is now working on a sequel.
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The Sinking City Remastered is available right now!
- The Sinking City Remastered has been surprise launched by Frogwares, available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series XS.
- Owners of the original release for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S will get the upgrade for free.
- The game is remade in Unreal Engine 5, featuring enhanced details, 4K textures, photo mode, and support for upscaling technologies.
- The sequel, The Sinking City 2, was announced last year with a release window of 2025, funded partially by Kickstarter.
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"Communists attacked the Wild West" for booze in shooter RPG Chambers
- Early access release of 'comedic RPG shooter' game Chambers introduces players to an unconventional Wild West setting.
- The game features rocket communists, flying machines made of revolver parts, cannibalism, and a 'hookshot-hat' for an unique gameplay experience.
- Players engage in dynamic slapstick combat on open sandbox levels, with an equipment system for upgradeable weapons and clothing, trading, cooking, and various in-game actions like rolling, bullet catching, kicking, drinking booze, and puking.
- Chambers offers a story-driven adventure with a mix of humor and violence, creating a unique gaming experience akin to the concept of making gameplay elements seem weird and stupid.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn't require reflexes, says player who beat the game without dodges or parries
- A Reddit user, HunterIV4, completed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 without dodging, parrying, or using gradient parries, suggesting that quick reflexes like those in Sekiro may not be essential for success.
- HunterIV4 focused on increasing their party's health to progress through the game, finding the early game relatively easy but requiring effective builds for the later stages.
- They showcased screenshots of defeating both final bosses with zero parries or dodges, encouraging others not to be deterred by the game's perceived hardcore nature and to enjoy the story firsthand.
- While this challenging playthrough may not be the optimal way to experience Clair Obscur, it has attracted interest in the game's character-building mechanics and unique gameplay compared to titles like Sekiro.
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AI Is Lying to You (And It Knows Exactly What It’s Doing)
- AI hype often overpromises capabilities, masking the lack of true intelligence in most systems.
- The funding frenzy around AI is driven by sensationalist narratives rather than solid evidence of impact.
- Live demos of AI technology often deceive by showcasing cherry-picked successes while disguising real-world limitations.
- Many AI companies engage in closed-source 'research,' hindering reproducibility and external validation of their claims.
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How to Use Excel YEAR Function?
- The Excel YEAR function is used to extract the year from a given input date, providing a 4-digit year value.
- Introduced in Excel version 1.0, the function extracts the year accurately from various date formats.
- The basic syntax of the YEAR function is =YEAR(serial_number), where serial_number represents the date to extract the year from.
- Supported input formats for the YEAR function include direct dates, cell references, Excel serial numbers, DATE function, DATEVALUE function, NOW() or TODAY(), and text date strings.
- Examples demonstrate how the function handles valid dates, leap years, serial date interpretation, and error cases.
- The YEAR function can be combined with other nested functions for various scenarios, such as age calculation, leap year checks, and text formatting.
- By using the YEAR function in Excel, users can manipulate and analyze date-related data efficiently for diverse applications.
- Excel24x7.com provides a range of tutorials on Excel functions and features for users to enhance their spreadsheet skills.
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MacBook Air M4 Review: My First Blog and a Developer’s Dream
- The MacBook Air M4 is praised for its Magic Keyboard and oversized Force Touch trackpad, making it a developer's dream machine.
- Developers find the M4 efficient for running multiple software simultaneously with fast compilation times, thanks to its 16GB unified memory.
- The M4's Neural Engine is highlighted for handling AI tasks well, making it ideal for prototyping and Core ML-optimized models.
- With a price of ₹99,900 (or ₹89,000 during offers), the MacBook Air M4 is seen as a cost-effective option for developers seeking high performance in a compact package.
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Samsung Debuts New Super Thin Galaxy S25 Edge
- Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a super thin smartphone to rival Apple's iPhone 17 Air.
- The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and is only 5.8mm thick.
- It weighs 163 grams, has a titanium frame, and includes Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
- Equipped with a dual-lens camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, the Galaxy S25 Edge is priced at $1,099.99 for the 256GB model.
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Apple to Block Mac Apps From Secretly Accessing Your Clipboard
- Apple is planning to implement a change in macOS 16 that will alert Mac users when an app reads the clipboard without direct interaction.
- This change aims to enhance pasteboard privacy, similar to how iOS blocks apps from accessing clipboard data without permission.
- Developers can use new NSPasteboard methods to examine clipboard data without triggering alerts, and apps may need user permission for clipboard access in certain situations.
- Apple's upcoming feature will require apps to notify users when programmatically accessing the clipboard, allowing for improved data privacy on Mac devices.
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