How to buy Minecraft

How-to-buy-Minecraft

After downloading the trial version of Minecraft, would you like to purchase the full version of the game but aren’t sure how? Not sure about the supported platforms or payment methods accepted by the manufacturer? No problem, in this article I will explain in detail how to buy Minecraft for every type of platform on which the game is available: computers with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS and all the main video game consoles.

The process is really simple and takes very little time. If you are using a PC, you can do everything from the web browser or from the Windows Microsoft Store, while on mobile and console you can rely on the convenient stores integrated into these devices, with the possibility of choosing between various payment methods, including card and PayPal.

Come on then, don’t waste any more time! Make sure you have everything you need at hand, take five minutes of free time and follow my instructions. You will see that in no time you will have your own copy of Minecraft and you will be able to download it and start playing immediately! Happy reading and have fun!

How to buy Minecraft on PC

How to buy Minecraft

First of all, to buy Minecraft on PC, you need to go to the official Minecraft web page . From here you can choose whether to purchase the option for the base game for 29.99 euros (price subject to change) which contains both the Java version and the Bedrock version, or the Deluxe Collection which contains additional in-game rewards exclusive to the version Bedrock at 39.99 euros (price subject to change). I warn you that while the Java Edition works on Windows, macOS and Linux, the Bedrock only works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

By clicking on the green Buy button you will be redirected to a login page where you will need to log in with your Microsoft account. If you have Windows on your PC, chances are you already have one, but if you don’t you’ll need to create one .

Once logged in, you will be asked to select your preferred payment method, here you can choose whether to use your credit card, or if you prefer, your PayPal account for faster payment. After filling in the various fields with your credit card information, or your PayPal account, there will be a short phase to verify that the payment has been successful and immediately afterwards you will be able to download the game for your platform. If you want to download a version of the game for another operating system, or perhaps download the server to play with your friends , select the More download options item located immediately under the big green download button.

If you have a PC with Windows, I inform you that if you want you can make the purchase directly from the Microsoft Store . Here too you will have the option to choose the basic version of the game (Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition), or select the Deluxe Collection with additional rewards exclusive to the Bedrock version. Purchasing it from the Minecraft site or the Microsoft Store makes no difference, as the game still uses your Microsoft account to log in.

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Furthermore, again on PCs with a Windows operating system, each version of Minecraft is also included in the Xbox Game Pass subscription . Game Pass is a service created by Microsoft to provide a large catalog of games to users who play from Xbox consoles or PCs running Windows. To find out what other games are included in this subscription, check out my article on the best games on Game Pass .

To start playing, at this point all you have to do is start the game after downloading. By the way, if you are intent on downloading and using Minecraft: Java Edition, I highly recommend you follow my article on how to download Java , which is required so you don’t have any kind of problem during startup or installation of the video game.

Differences between Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition

As I have already informed you in the previous paragraph, Minecraft: Java Edition works on Windows, Mac and Linux, while Minecraft: Bedrock Edition only works on Windows. Aside from the difference in compatibility with operating systems, there are several distinctions between the Java and Bedrock versions.

The biggest difference between the two versions lies in the manufacturing. As you can imagine from the name, the Java Edition is developed in the Java programming language , and is based on the original version of the game created in 2009 for computers. Among other things, if you are passionate about IT and want to try your hand at the world of Java programming, I have written some guides on how to learn Java and how to program in Java that could be useful for your business!

The Bedrock Edition, however, is programmed in C++ for the need for consistency and cross-platform compatibility. The Bedrock Edition subtitle in fact only exists on PC, as on consoles and mobile devices, the same version is simply called Minecraft.

Both Java Edition and Bedrock receive frequent and consistent updates that always add new features to the gameplay, or that fix problems such as bugs or glitches. The difference in programming language, however, affects the speed of development, often resulting in functions arriving first on Java Edition, or first on Bedrock. Eventually, however, all updates arrive on both versions and the developers try to keep the Java version for PC and the multiplatform Bedrock version as “on par” as possible.

With the Java Edition it is possible to play in early access to new versions of Minecraft that have not yet been definitively released. These versions are called snapshots , and are nothing more than testing versions of the game, which while on the one hand contain new preview content, are not perfect and could contain numerous problems and even corrupt the game world saves.

The Bedrock Edition is no different in terms of early access, but unlike Java, the testing versions are simply called Beta and are available on Windows, Xbox consoles and Android.

There is also a substantial difference between the two editions regarding multiplayer . In fact, while the Java Edition exists only on PC and its multiplayer features are limited to the Java version only, the Bedrock Edition is the version present on all platforms, and which therefore supports cross-platform multiplayer . For example, a user using Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on PC will have no problem playing with a friend who plays Minecraft on Switch or Xbox; however if he is using the Java Edition, he will only be able to play with other users of the same edition.

There are other differences, such as the presence of an in-game shop in the Bedrock version which allows, for example, to purchase cosmetic items to customize your avatar, or the possibility of connecting a controller to play, if you prefer it to mouse and keyboard.

In conclusion it could be said that while the Bedrock Edition is designed for the average user, with a well-defined and customer-optimized gaming experience, the Java Edition is designed for more “geeky” PC players, who can customize the texture of your game, customize it with Minecraft mods and more.

By purchasing Minecraft for PC you won’t have to worry about which edition to choose as they are both included in the price, but remember that if you want to play with a friend of yours who uses another gaming platform, you will have to use the Bedrock Edition.

How to buy Minecraft on console

To purchase Minecraft on console the procedure is really basic and immediate. You can do it directly from your platform’s digital store, or if you prefer the “boxed” version, you can always choose to order it, for example from Amazon. Whatever your case, read on and I’ll guide you through purchasing Minecraft on console.

How to buy Minecraft on PS4 and PS5

How to buy Minecraft on PS4 and PS5

Do you want to buy Minecraft on your PlayStation but don’t know where to do it? Don’t worry, just turn on your console and head to the PlayStation Store . To do this, use the directional arrows on your controller to select the PS Store tile from your console’s main menu. If you can’t locate it, it should be first from the left in the row of visible applications, with the blue shopping bag icon. To open it, press the X button on your pad. In the event that you are unable to access the digital store, you may need help accessing PSN. In this case I will redirect you to my guide on how to access the PlayStation Network, where you can find all the information you need to make sure your console is connected to the Internet and connecting correctly to the PlayStation Network.

Once inside the store all you have to do is use the search function (which can also be activated by pressing the triangle button on your controller) and write “Minecraft” . It should then come up as the first result, select it and you will be on the Minecraft product page. From here you can choose whether to purchase the full version for 18.99 euros(price subject to change), or download the free trial version. For payment you can use either your credit card or PayPal account, or the balance of your PS Store wallet, which can be recharged via prepaid cards. Once purchased, the download will start automatically and to start it, simply open the new box that will appear on your PlayStation menu. I remind you that if you are a PS5 owner, you can also play the PS4 versions of video games without problems, as in this case.

If you are currently unable to complete the purchase from your console, you can also do so directly from your web browser. Simply connect to the PlayStation Store website , log in with the same account linked to your console and complete the purchase. Once done, you can download the game directly from your console, checking your collection of games already purchased.

In case you prefer the physical version, you can easily order it from the Internet.

How to buy Minecraft on Xbox

How to buy Minecraft on Xbox

If you want to purchase Minecraft on your Xbox console, before starting make sure you have created an Xbox account and that your console is connected to the Internet. If you find difficulty in this last configuration I recommend you follow my article on how to connect the Xbox to the Internet . If you’re ready to go, to get started simply select the Store item from the Home screen of your console. Then select the magnifying glass icon to use the search function and enter the name “Minecraft” .

Once you have found the most relevant result, access the product page to complete the purchase for 19.99 euros (price subject to change). You will be able to choose your preferred payment method such as credit card or PayPal account. Or if you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription (which for a monthly or annual fee allows you to gain access to many games), Minecraft is already included in the large catalog of games available.

If you want to make the purchase from another platform, you can do so from a web browser. Connect to the Xbox website and complete the purchase of the game by first logging in with the account linked to your console. This way the game will be purchased on your account and you can download it later from your Xbox.

If you prefer to have the “boxed” version of the game, you can order it from the Internet.

How to buy Minecraft on Switch

How to buy Minecraft on Switch

To buy Minecraft on Switch , all you have to do is take your console, open the eShop by selecting the circular shopping bag icon, present in the console Home. If you find it difficult to access the eShop, perhaps because you can’t connect to the Internet, you can consult my article on how to download games on Switch , in which I explain step by step how to configure your console so that it is ready to play and take advantage of all its features.

Also remember that you need a Nintendo account to use the eShop, in case you haven’t created one yet, I’ll direct you to my article on how to create a Nintendo account . Once you’ve made sure you have an Internet connection and a Nintendo Account, log into the eShop and use the search function to enter the name “ Minecraft” .

Once you have found the result you are looking for, select it by pressing the A button and you will be able to complete the purchase for 29.99 $(price subject to change) with your preferred payment method, including credit card and PayPal account. In case you have some gold coins , you can also get a discount on the price!

If you prefer to purchase the game online from another platform because you don’t currently have your console available, you can always connect to the web version of the Nintendo eShop and purchase Minecraft from here. Keep in mind that you must first log in with the same account that is connected to your console to be able to have it and download it whenever you want.

Do you want the boxed version of the video game instead for collection or convenience? No problem, you can order it in just a few clicks from the Internet.Nintendo Minecraft – Switch – Italian languageSee offer on Amazon

How to buy Minecraft on smartphones and tablets

To buy Minecraft on smartphones and tablets, there really is nothing simpler. I will guide you through the purchase for both Android , iPhone and iPad .

How to buy Minecraft on Android

To purchase Minecraft on your Android device you need to go to the Play Store . Then search for the Play Store app on your phone (it has the icon of a colored triangle which represents the play button) and open it. To use it you will need a Google account . Using the search function, enter “Minecraft” . Once you find the product page , select the button with the price (6.99 Dollars at the time of writing) and you can choose your payment method, such as credit card or PayPal, if you don’t already have a favorite set. Once this is done, the application should automatically download, which you will then find on the home page of your phone, or in the applications collection.

If you need further details on how to buy apps on Android , read my dedicated tutorial.

How to buy Minecraft on iPhone and iPad

To purchase Minecraft on your iPhone or iPad , open the App Store (the blue icon with the stylized letter “A”) and search for “Minecraft” . Once you find the game page , just purchase it by pressing the button with the price (6.99 euros at the time of writing) and verifying your identity via Face ID , Touch ID or Apple ID password .

If you need a more specific guide on how to purchase apps on iPhone and iPad , read my tutorial on the topic.

How to buy Minecraft for free

If you are interested in purchasing Minecraft for free , unfortunately I have to stop you by telling you that it is not possible to get the full version of the game without paying. But there are actually methods to have Minecraft without paying: for example the trial version which is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and PlayStation.

For PC you can download it from the official Minecraft website , while for Android just search for “Minecraft Trial” in the Play Store. For PlayStation it is possible to download the trial version directly from the video game product page .

Additionally, if you’re an Xbox or PC user ( Windows 10 and Windows 11 only ), Minecraft is included in your Xbox Game Pass subscription , which also contains hundreds of other video games. If you are interested in the latter, I invite you to take a look at the article regarding Game Pass in more detail.

How to put Texture Packs in Minecraft

How to put Texture Packs in Minecraft

Minecraft is a video game that relies heavily on creativity: this has attracted the attention of a large number of users, placing it in the Olympus of the videogame sector. On the other hand, the mechanics underlying the Mojang title allow you to essentially build what you want in a relatively simple way, effectively changing the map.

As the player progresses, for example, in Survival mode, he becomes familiar with the world and begins to have more confidence in himself, aiming higher and higher. Despite this sort of metaphor for life, an old saying states that even the eye wants its part. In this context, you are therefore wondering how to put Texture Packs in Minecraft .

In fact, you would like to try to improve the graphics of the game, in order to try to appreciate even more what is offered by the splendid world of Mojang’s title. Let’s put it this way: in the real world there are those who wear certain items of clothing to “show off”, in Minecraft you can do more or less the same thing using the Texture Packs. In any case, below you can find all the indications of the case. There’s nothing left for me to do except wish you happy reading and have fun!

Also Read : How to breathe underwater in Minecraft

Preliminary information

How to put Texture Packs in Minecraft

Before going into detail about the procedure on how to put Texture Packs on Minecraft , I think you might be interested in knowing more about this possibility.

Well, as mentioned at the beginning, Texture Packs , also known as Resource Packs , allow you to improve or otherwise change the graphics of the game. Let me explain better: every object you see within Minecraft has textures , i.e. visual elements that allow you to see everything as it should.

Minecraft is a title originally released in 2009, which among other things has never focused too much on the technical sector, but on the gameplay and gaming experience in general. This means that the original textures are now a little dated , so it is clear that someone might want to try to replace them, in order to make the graphics more “modern” .

Of course, the most loyal players actually still prefer the original textures and don’t want to make use of other Texture Packs, but probably if you’ve come this far you don’t feel the same way. On the other hand, actually using this type of solution can make the result more pleasant in certain contexts (the real world equivalent of makeup, there are those who believe that the latter improves the “result” and those who don’t want to know and focuses on natural).

Going beyond this choice, which is obviously a personal one, over the years there are quite a few, given the aforementioned situation, who have decided to replace the original textures with renewed texture packages , perhaps in HD . In this way, it is potentially possible to make the game world more detailed and enjoy the experience further.

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Furthermore, if you are a long-time Minecraft player, using the Texture Packs may allow you to see the Mojang title in a different guise. In fact, sunsets and the landscape in general could make your adventure more exciting, if you are the type of user who plays with an open heart and lets his emotions be lulled by videogame works.

In short, I understand why you want to change the textures, that is, the two-dimensional images applied to three-dimensional models that make up everything you see inside Minecraft.

How to put Texture Packs in Minecraft

After having explained the general situation to you, I would say that the time has come to take action and actually explain how to apply the Texture Packs to the Mojang title. Below you can find what you are looking for, both in relation to the Java version for PC of the game and the Bedrock version , available on Windows 10 and later, mobile devices and consoles.

How to put Texture Packs on Minecraft Java Edition

How to put Texture Packs on Minecraft Java Edition

The version of Minecraft that, generally speaking, is most appreciated in terms of customization is certainly the Java one for PC .

In fact, the latter represents a “fertile ground” for lovers of mods and the like. In fact, over the years, users of the Mojang title community have indulged themselves and created almost everything for the so-called Java Edition.

On the other hand, Minecraft focuses a lot on creativity and therefore it is clear why enthusiasts decide to spend their time on constructions and content aimed perhaps at entertaining some other users.

Passion is able to give life to different “pearls”, as you can also see in my tutorial linked to the best mods for Minecraft . In this context of total creative freedom, which obviously attracted the attention of a good number of people, there is no shortage of content capable of improving the graphics of the game .

This is where Texture Packs come into play : there are countless solutions of this type online. In fact, users have also indulged themselves when it comes to textures, guaranteeing a very wide range of choices .

Texture Packs are often thought of only as a tool to render game graphics in “HD” or in any case to improve them, but in reality the community has managed to make very interesting creative use of them over the years .

In fact, as I explained in the preliminary chapter , textures actually represent that element that “gives life” to everything you see on the screen , so you understand well that it is potentially possible to modify everything .

This means you have a lot of choice in terms of which Texture Packs you can use. To give you a concrete example, the A Touch of Trek package , available for versions 1.14.4 and 1.13.2 of the game and downloadable from the 9Minecraft website , winks at lovers of the well-known media franchise Star Trek , adding a good collection of dedicated textures .

Having said this necessary premise, if you are looking for something more “classic” , I can only advise you to focus on Miranda , a Texture Pack capable of making the game graphics more realistic , among other things in a more “impactful” way than many other packages.

In any case, before proceeding with the installation of Miranda, compatible with versions 1.15.2 and 1.14.4 of Minecraft, it is necessary to install the OptiFine mod , a requirement which is also necessary to correctly use many Texture Packs.

To proceed, simply connect to the official OptiFine portal , press on the Show all versions item at the bottom and click on the Download button , present next to the version of the game you have (which must be compatible with the Texture Pack you have chosen , for example pointing to version 1.15.2 or 1.14.4 in the case of Miranda).

You may be asked to press the Skip button at the top right to skip the advertisement and then again on the Download button . At this point, you will get the OptiFine-[version].jar file . All you have to do is start the latter and press the Install button , then completing the operation by clicking on the OK button .

Congratulations, now the mod is in place: for any doubts, you can refer to my guide on how to download OptiFine . Once this is done, it’s time to download and install the Miranda Texture Pack .

Connect, therefore, to the 9Minecraft website and press the Download from Server 1 (or Download from Server 2 ) button, then confirm your wish by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button . At this point, close any advertising pages and you will obtain the Miranda Resource Pack [version].zip file .

Subsequently, start the Minecraft Launcher , select the correct version of OptiFine from the menu at the bottom left and press the PLAY button . Then, press the Options button , select the Resource packages item , click on the Open packages folder button and copy the ZIP file you downloaded previously into it .

Then press the Done button . By clicking the Resource Packs button again you should see the Miranda Resource Pack applied. Then press on the Texture Pack icon and click on the Yes button to apply it, even if the game deems it “incompatible” .

After that, press the Done button and wait for all the new textures to be applied . If everything is done correctly, you should already see a change in the game’s menus . Therefore, start any game and you will notice a radical change to the graphics , which will be more realistic.

Excellent, you have correctly applied the Miranda Texture Pack and now you also know how to download and install most of these packages available online for the Java version of Minecraft .

For the rest, given that your goal is to improve the graphics and you already have OptiFine , I recommend that you press the Esc button while you are in the game , click on the Options item and move to the Graphics > Shaders path . From here you just need to press on INTERNAL SHADERS and wait for the operation to complete.

You will see that you will not regret it, as some elements will be a little more realistic . For the rest, if you want to take a “next step” from that point of view, I recommend you consult my tutorial on how to install shaders on Minecraft (in particular, you might be interested in the SEUS package , which significantly increases the realism of the water and many other elements of the game).

How to put Texture Packs on Minecraft Bedrock

How to put Texture Packs on Minecraft Bedrock

If you are wondering, for example, how to put Texture Packs on Minecraft for PS4 , how to put Texture Packs on Minecraft for Windows 10 or how to put Texture Packs on Minecraft PE (Pocket Edition, now simply called Minecraft), this part of the guide is the one for you.

In fact, I am about to explain how to carry out this operation regarding the Bedrock version of the Mojang title, available for Windows 10 and later, mobile devices and consoles. In this case, the advice is to only go through the official digital store inside the game , so as not to have security problems.

In fact, in the past some attackers have used content linked to this version of the game to create fleeceware , i.e. applications capable of extracting money from unsuspecting users by offering false aesthetic enrichment elements for Minecraft. In short, given that the Bedrock version allows you to do everything in an official way , it is better to aim for this type of solution rather than using files downloaded from third-party portals, which are not always reliable.

Proceeding through the in-game store is very simple: just start Minecraft , press the Marketplace button on the main screen and select the Textures and more option . The latter contains all the relevant Texture Packs . If you want some advice, you might think about pressing the All texture packs button , so you can take a look at all the available packs.

From this screen you can use all the filters you want. For example, you can choose to search only for free Texture Packs , using the option linked to Minecoins (which represent the internal currency of the game).

As you can see, there are many official solutions available for the Bedrock version of Minecraft, so in this case it doesn’t make much sense to go through third-party portals.

In any case, if your goal is to improve the graphics of Minecraft Bedrock Edition , there are various interesting packages. The first, accessible from the Minecraft Texture Packs section , is called Minecraft Texture Beta Update : it is made directly by the developers and is totally free . This package is able to give a slightly more “innovative” touch to the textures.

If, however, you want to go even further, you might be interested in downloading some popular Texture Packs such as Modern Textures in HD by Imagiverse , sold for 990 Minecoins or 6.99 euros . The latter is in fact able to improve the graphics of the game , as you can see in the specific video uploaded to YouTube .

In any case, to download and apply , for example, a free package, simply go to the appropriate page , press the Download button , confirm your choice if necessary and press the Activate texture package button . After that, you will be asked to select the Texture Pack box , present under the MY PACKAGES item and press the Activate button to apply it.

Perfect, now all you have to do is start any game to see the package you chose in action. In short, in the case of the Bedrock version of Minecraft, applying the Texture Packs is very simple.

For the rest, since you are interested in this possibility, I would advise you to also consult my tutorials related to the best Texture Packs (where you can find other solutions that could be useful to you) and on how to create Texture Packs for Minecraft (in way to give free rein to your creativity).

Finally, since you’re a fan of the Mojang title, you might want to take a look at my site page dedicated to Minecraft . In fact, in the latter you can find many other tutorials that could be right for you.

How to breathe underwater in Minecraft

How to breathe underwater in Minecraft

As part of your Minecraft adventures , you’ve finally decided that the time has come to explore the seabed. In fact, you have heard that these places can hide many treasures to discover. Unfortunately, however, this undertaking does not seem easy to you, given that every time you dive you have a very limited time before you run out of oxygen.

So a significant doubt has arisen in your mind: how to breathe underwater in Minecraft ? Don’t worry, this is something many players have wondered about over the years, and I’m here to help you learn more about this mechanic.

In fact, you should know that Mojang has set up a large number of tools to allow players to properly explore the seabed, so you simply need to know where to look. You can find all the details, relating to both the Java and Bedrock versions of the game, in the following chapters: having said this, there is nothing left for me to do, other than wish you happy reading and (above all) have fun!

Preliminary indications

How to breathe underwater in Minecraft

Since you are wondering how to breathe underwater in Minecraft , I would say that it is best to first provide you with some preliminary information regarding this game mechanic. In fact, you should know that underwater exploration is an activity that can be very profitable, as it allows you to find many hidden treasures and obtain very useful objects , for example by finding ruins or wrecks , which hide chests .

This operation, however, is limited , since the character only has a few seconds available , about twenty, before he starts losing health points , which forces the player to go back to the surface to recover oxygen.

Although this may seem like sufficient time to carry out various operations, you must also consider that, as you go deeper and deeper, you have less visibility and are forced to take more time to orient yourself and get an idea of ​​the surrounding environment. In short, it is practically impossible to seriously carry out an exploration of this type without taking the necessary precautions . For this reason, what you might be interested in doing is following the instructions that I will provide you in the next chapters, in order to be able to extend your stay underwater without any risk.

How to breathe underwater in Minecraft Java

The version of the Mojang title that has been available on the market the longest is the Java PC edition of Minecraft . I therefore think it is right to start with the indications relating to the latter: below you can find different methods for breathing underwater in this context.

Potion for breathing underwater

Potion for breathing underwater

The first solution that I recommend you consider in this area is linked to the creation of the Aquatic Breathing Potion . Yes, you understood correctly: exactly as with other potions related to Minecraft , there is the possibility of using a consumable of this type to make your character breathe for 3 minutes or 8 minutes underwater without any problem.

What you need, as is also the case in other contexts, is first and foremost an Alembic , which is the tool that allows you to create potions in Minecraft. How can it be created? You need to place 1 unit of Blaze Rod and 3 units of Cobblestone on a workbench . For the Cobblestone you might be interested in consulting my guide on how to make a Cobblestone Generator , while for the Blaze Rod you might be interested in going to the Nether to defeat the Blaze .

In any case, you will also need some Ampoules , since you need a container for the aforementioned potion. You can create 3 Ampoules by placing 3 Glass units (two on the sides and one on the bottom) into a workbench . You might also be interested in learning more about my tutorial on how to make glass in Minecraft .

create Ampoules

At this point, you must fill the ampoules with water : you can do this simply by interacting with them on the surface of a block of water or by using a Cauldron , previously filled with this liquid with the help of a Bucket .

ill the ampoules with water

Now that you have obtained the Ampoule of Water , you must place it inside the Alembic , in one of the three slots at the bottom reserved for this object. To activate the reaction, however, you need a reagent and a fuel . As for the latter, you need to get some Blaze Dust , which you can easily get by dismantling, at a workbench , a Blaze Rod . As a reagent, however, you must use the Nether Wart . As you can imagine, it is an object that you find in the Nether: to be precise, it is a plant that you can easily spot in this place. In any case, the first thing you can do is place the Nether Wart at the top center of the Alembic, placing the Blaze Powder at the top left instead , so as to obtain it after a while, also taking advantage of the Vial of water , the Strange Potion .

This potion is the basis for achieving your goal. Therefore, leaving the Strange Potion inside the Alembic , use the top slot of the Alembic to add a Puffer Fish as a reagent. You can find these cute little fish in the ocean . It might take a while, but you’ll eventually get the much-needed 3-Minute Water Breathing Potion .

Make Alembic

If you want advice, though, your explorations may need more time . For this reason, you might be interested in, leaving the Potion where it is, inserting some Redstone Powder at the top as a reagent, so as to expand the duration of the Potion’s effect to 8 minutes .

3 min water breathing potion

Perfect, now you are aware of the main method , which you can also use in Survival mode , to allow your character to move “undisturbed” underwater . In any case, you might be interested in using the Aquatic Breathing Potion just before diving, simply by holding down the right mouse button, while your character is holding the Potion. In this way, the appearance of a special box at the top right will confirm that the effect is active and you will therefore be able, for example, to proceed more calmly in search of the treasure map .

Breathing Enchantment

Breathing Enchantment

Another useful tip I can give you to help you achieve your goal is to enchant a helmet with the Breathing bonus . This particular effect in fact allows you to extend your stay underwater for 15 seconds longer than normal, at level 1 of the enchantment, up to a maximum of 45 seconds , for what concerns level 3 .

All you need is any Helmet , an Anvil , the tool related to the application of this bonus, and the appropriate Enchanted Book . As for the Anvil , you can create one with 3 units of Iron Block and 4 units of Iron Ingot . If in doubt, you can consult my specific guide on how to create an anvil in Minecraft for more details.

To obtain the Enchanted Book with Breathing bonus , however, I recommend that you consult what I explained to you in my tutorial on how to make a book on Minecraft . When you have everything you need, open the Anvil interface and insert the Helmet and the Enchanted Book with the Breathing bonus into the appropriate slots .

Conducted Energy Enhancement

Although I believe that the most suitable official solutions for this purpose are the already in-depth Aquatic Breathing Potion and Breathing Enchantment , it is also worth quickly focusing on another possibility: the Conducted Energy bonus , which you can obtain by creating a specific structure in the seabed marine . In short, you may already have understood why I am a little reluctant to recommend this procedure to you.

However, you may still be interested to know that in the world of Minecraft there is an element called Conduit . Long story short, this item allows nearby characters to breathe and see better underwater . In simple terms, it is more of a solution designed to let you build buildings underwater, rather than for exploration, but since it also allows you to dig faster , you might find this possibility interesting.

Well, to take advantage of the Conducted Energy bonus , you must first have between 16 and 42 blocks of Prismarine , a material that you find near the oceanic ruins , just as you obviously must have a Conduit . The latter is obtained at a workbench by combining 1 unit of Heart of the Sea (to be placed in the center) and 8 units of Nautilus Shells . As for the Heart of the Sea , this can rarely be found in chests buried in the ocean , while Nautilus Shells are obtained from fishing, from zombies in the water or by exchanging them for emeralds at a wandering merchant.

Once you have the Conduit , you must build the structure to activate the Conducted Energy bonus . As I mentioned, you need a variable number of Prismarine Blocks , as this bonus can be applied 16 blocks away for every 7 blocks used in the structure . You can, therefore, get a bonus that covers up to 96 blocks away .

structure to activate the Conducted Energy bonus

First, place 9 block units on the backdrop to create a cross . Once this is done, at the ends place 1 block unit on each. Once you get to this point, place a square structure on the next upper level, made up of 16 blocks .

After having carried out this operation, you must build the next two levels in a mirror image, adding the 4 blocks on the sides of the square and the 9 blocks to make the cross. You will therefore find yourself in front of a structure, inside which, exactly in the centre, you must place the Conduit . Therefore, use any block just to carry out this procedure.

Area to place conduit

If you have followed what I explained to you to the letter, you will have built the structure for the Conduit , which will activate immediately and apply the Conducted Energy bonus within its radius of action, guaranteeing you all the effects I previously referred to.

Enable Creative mode

I know: compared to the possibilities illustrated previously , playing in Creative mode is probably the most obvious advice. In fact, in this specific game mode the character is immortal and will not suffer any negative effects when he is underwater, being able to remain free-diving without risking anything. Sure, there’s no sense of challenge, but it might still interest you.

In any case, you can start a new game in Creative mode directly from the world creation menu. However, if you already have a world started in Survival mode , you can change mode via the command console : to do this, press the Esc key during a game and, in the menu that appears on the screen, click on the Open in LAN button . At this point, press the Commands button , so that the word Yes appears , and confirm the operation by pressing the Start the world on LAN button .

At this point, press the T key to open the chat and type the command , followed by pressing the Enter/gamemode creative key . By doing so, Creative mode will be activated and you can safely swim underwater, without worrying about the oxygen level . In any case, you can return to Survival mode at any time using the command . For more details, you might be interested in reading my guide on how to change modes in Minecraft ./gamemode survival

Workarounds for Breathing Underwater in Minecraft Java

In addition to the possibilities I referred to in previous chapters , you may be interested to know that there are also other methods for making your character breathe underwater, even if they may be “less interesting” than what has already been explained.

To be clear, one possibility is to use a simple door , to be placed on the seabed, so that an air pocket is created between the blocks of water , capable of allowing your character to catch his breath. To build a door, you simply place 6 units of Wooden Planks on a workbench.

In reality, however, you can use any object that doesn’t take up the entire space of a block , so that an air pocket can form between the water and the object itself. For example , banners can be useful for this purpose if you place them on top of each other. However, you understand well that these methods discovered by the community over the years are a bit “artisanal”, so you may have some problems in implementing them (but I wanted to explain to you what some users usually do).

How to breathe underwater in Minecraft Bedrock

How to breathe underwater in Minecraft Bedrock

An edition of the Mojang game that is particularly spreading over the years is Bedrock , available for Windows 10 / Windows 11 PCs , mobile devices and consoles. You may therefore be looking for more information on mechanics relating to this context as well.

Well, in reality in the chapter relating to Minecraft Java there are already many indications that may be right for you, given that over time the differences between the versions have narrowed a bit. Also in this case, therefore, it is absolutely recommended to use an apnea potion (yes, the name is different here), preferably extended to 8 minutes . The creation procedure is the same.

What you may encounter, however, are differences in terms of element names . To be clear, the ampoule in this case is called Glass Ampoule , but above all the crushed stone is called Pebbles . Redstone dust is then Redstone Dust . In short, pay a little attention to these differences, but otherwise you shouldn’t have any problems reaching your goal (remembering to always use Blaze Powder as fuel at the top left of the Alembic).

For the rest, since you are becoming passionate about the Mojang title , I would like to let you know that there is a page on my site dedicated to Minecraft . In this you can find multiple other tutorials related to the game, which is why you might be interested in taking a look at the whole thing.

How to Activate AppleCare

how to activate applecare

Are you looking for a guide that explains how to activate AppleCare ? Very good, you found it! In this tutorial we are going to show you the whole procedure to carry out to achieve your goal. This is nothing particularly long or complex: in a few simple steps you will have achieved your goal. So, take five minutes of free time: once you’ve finished reading, you’ll have a clearer picture of what you need to do. Are you ready? Perfect, let’s go!

How to activate Applecare

activating applecare

You recently purchased your first iPhone, and initially you preferred not to have the additional warranty offered by the Apple company. However, once you completed the configuration of the device, you thought better of it and decided that you wanted to activate the warranty offered by the AppleCare service. And it is precisely for this reason that you came across this guide: because you are trying to understand how to activate Apple Care .

In the next few lines we will provide you with all the instructions to do this, from the requirements necessary to enable the service in question to compatible devices, and then move on to the activation procedure in the strict sense. But no more hesitation: make yourself comfortable with your iPhone and take a look at what we will tell you below. Enjoy the reading!

Activation requirements

Before going into the details of the operations to be carried out to activate AppleCare , it is necessary to find out the requirements necessary to use the service, through which the device’s warranty can be extended. First of all, you should know that AppleCare+ can be activated on iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac and Apple Watch, and includes two years of assistance (three for Mac) from Apple technicians and additional hardware coverage, with the possibility of taking advantage of up to to two interventions for accidental damage with lower repair costs than normal (e.g. 29 euros to repair the display of an iPhone).

AppleCare+ can be activated either at the time of purchase of the device or within 60 days from the date of purchase. As for Apple TV, it is possible to request the activation of the AppleCare Protection Plan : you will then have two years of technical support from experts and other hardware assistance options. This service can be activated at the time of purchase or within the following 12 months.

Having made this quick mention of the requirements and the various plans, we can now go and see how to activate AppleCare in detail. You can do it online on the official Apple website, completely independently and with your Apple ID, or by calling the company’s technical assistance and getting help from a consultant.

Online procedure

Is your intention to activate AppleCare online, without having to make a phone call to the support service? Excellent, first connect to the official Apple website , then click on the “Log in to My Support” button, enter the required data in the Apple ID and Password fields, then press on the arrow icon pointing to the right to log in with your Apple ID.

You will see a screen called “My devices”: here select the device for which you want to extend the warranty by clicking on it. If the device in question is eligible for AppleCare activation, click on “Add coverage” and ” Buy AppleCare “. You did it: it wasn’t difficult at all, right?

Procedure via telephone

Are you not very familiar with the online procedure or do you simply prefer to be supported in activation by an operator? No problem, you can contact Apple technical support and request service. Please note: write down the serial number (IMEI code for iPhone and iPad) of the device for which you want to extend the warranty. This is a code made up of 12 alphanumeric characters (15 in the case of an IMEI code) shown in the packaging and in the Settings of your device.

Once you have retrieved the code in question, take your phone and call the number 800 915 904. After listening to the welcome message, say the command “AppleCare” and the name of the device (e.g. iPhone) on which you want to activate AppleCare. Now all you have to do is say or type the IMEI code or serial number of the device you are interested in, and wait for the response from an Apple consultant. You can request the activation of AppleCare from him.

How to activate AppleCare: conclusions

You should now have a complete and comprehensive overview of how to activate AppleCare . We hope that our guide has been useful to you and has helped you to dispel any doubts. Until next time!

Segway F30 review : This electric scooter is Not so Different

Segway F30 Review

Poweful, Tough and Innovative – Segway F30 is a power punch scooter in the first impression, but is it really the one you should buy. Let us find this in details.

Segway F30 Review

Electric Scooters is the innovative way of transportation and people find it convenient to traveel through them. Segway Ninebot F30 is one amongst many.

Segway Ninebot F30 Review

I have been using the Segway F30 since last 2 weeks and i have almost fair enough experience to give my honest opinion about it.

Key Features

features segwat f30
  1. 10 Inch Pneumatic Tires
  2. 300W mototr in Front Wheel
  3. 275Wh Battery Capacity
  4. Range : Upto 30 Km
  5. Inclined climbing : Upto 15 Degree
  6. Dial Braking System
  7. LED Dashboard
  8. Light Weight : 15.1 Kg
  9. Upto 9.5 cm Ground Clearance

Tires

  • 10 Inch Size
  • Greater Durability
  • Prick Resistance
  • More Comfort
  • Wear Resistant Tread

Price

It starts from $649. It is more expensive than miss scooter series. There are plenty of reasons to get the title of scooter of the year.

Frame

Durable Steel Frame

  • Upto 120 Kg Payload
  • Hosts large 7 inch Wide platform
  • Can be tough in Bad Weather and heavy Use.
  • IPX5 Water resistant.

Battery

Segway F30 battery
  • Compatible with MI Scooter Chargers.
  • Made with 18650 High Capacity Li Ion batteries.
  • Protection againts overheating
  • Charging Time – Approximately 5 Hrs

Performance

There are 3 modes for driving

  • Eco – 15 Km per hr top speed. Range 30 Km
  • Standard Mode : 25 Km per hr. Range 20 Km
  • Sport Mode – 25 Km per Hr. Range Around 15 km

My Personal Riding experience

  1. The driving noise is low and the ride is comfortable.
  2. I was able to easily install and start the machine so it is user friendly.
  3. Charging time is 5 Hrs and this is a bit annoying for me as it is a long duration and hence night is the best option. I do not like frequent charging and discharging of the devices so i prefer once it is fully charged then it is ready for use.
  4. Easy to Fold and Unfold
  5. Factory Designed Mudguards
  6. Easy Cleaning.
  7. Riding Off Road is still Ok as it has large tires.

User Friendly App

  • Lock / Unlock scooter.
  • Check Range

Drawbacks

  • No space for luggage. Atleast a phone holder should be there. No place for even a hook.
  • Minor Firmware Issue. Charging slows after 88 %
  • You cannot fold the handlebars.

How to make minecraft obsidian

How to make obsidian in Minecraft

You’ve started playing Minecraft and after exploring your world, crafting the initial tools and spending time in the mines, you want to do something even more challenging. Talking to your friends, or watching videos on the Internet, you’ve discovered that by continuing to play, you can build tables to enchant your equipment, or portals to go to the Nether: another infernal dimension in the Minecraft universe .

You soon realized, however, that to create these things you need a material that is not too common: obsidian , and you have no idea how to find it. What do you say? Did I get it right? Then don’t worry because in this guide I’m going to tell you exactly how to make Minecraft obsidian . From the simplest techniques to the most ingenious methods.

There’s nothing else to add, so take a few minutes of your time, sit back, relax and get ready to follow my instructions to be able to get all the obsidian you want for your portals or enchantment tables. Happy reading and, above all, have fun!

Preliminary information

Before I tell you exactly how to find or generate obsidian, it’s only fair that I explain all the necessary steps required to actually obtain it.

You should know that obsidian is the block with the most durability in the entire game. This makes it extremely resistant to being destroyed with any type of pickaxe that isn’t made from diamond. Therefore, in order to successfully mine obsidian blocks, you need a diamond pickaxe .

If you don’t have a diamond pickaxe it will be difficult to find obsidian as you will have to rely on finding it in chests. In the next paragraphs I will guide you in the various different ways that exist to be able to obtain obsidian with great simplicity.

How to generate obsidian

The easiest way to get hold of a good amount of obsidian is definitely through its generation. Not only is this method extremely simple, but it could also provide you with a disproportionate amount of obsidian by requiring a bucket of water as the only object (besides the always indispensable diamond pickaxe) . The latter is easily crafted with 3 iron ingots and filling it from a water source.

To generate obsidian, all you need to do is pour a bucket of water onto a lava source . For every block of lava source that will come into contact with water, one block of obsidian will correspond. Once done, all you have to do is use your diamond pickaxe to mine the obsidian blocks present.

Now you can safely build your own portal to the Nether, a table to enchant your equipment, or simply use obsidian as a decorative building block. In this regard, you might be interested in my article on how to decorate the Nether portal .

Where to find lava

Where to find lava

Now that you understand how to make obsidian in Minecraft, you find yourself in the situation of not having a source of lava large enough to get the obsidian you need at hand. How to do it then? Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through the most common ways to get it.

First of all you must know that it is possible to find buckets of lava in chests scattered around the world , such as those of villages, abandoned mines, forest mansions, or even in dungeons that can be found underground.

However, to generate a large amount of obsidian it is much more effective to find a natural source that contains many blocks of lava. Such sources can be lava lakes , which can be randomly generated anywhere in the world above the coordinates Y=0 .

If you have no luck finding a lava lake near you, you may want to dig deep to find a reliable source of lava. In fact, in caves or canyons, lava blocks replace the air-filled blocks that form at a height between Y=-55 and Y=-63 . If you are looking for lava, therefore, I advise you to go down to that depth and look for it at that level of height.

Or, you may want to create a lava farm . Thanks to an important feature introduced in 1.16, lava is now no longer a limited resource and it is possible to farm it infinitely, even in the comfort of your home in Minecraft.

The resources that you will need to obtain before starting to make your own renewable lava farm are the following: a bucket of lava, some building blocks that are resistant to catching fire, such as stone pebbles, a cauldron and finally a sharp speleothem . easily obtained in caves.

Now that you have all the requirements to start building your infinite lava farm, start by placing blocks in a cross that is three blocks long. Now place one block on top of each end, and you should end up with an empty space in the middle.

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Use your lava bucket to place a lava block right in that central block. Below the lava block another block should be placed and directly below this you will need to place the pointed speleothem. In this way the lava will drip from the speleothem and flow into a cauldron that you will have to place exactly under it. The cauldron will automatically fill up over time, and you can use an empty bucket to fill it with lava whenever it fills up.

where to find lava for obsidian in minecraft

Also keep in mind that the lava farm is not only a great resource for easily obtaining obsidian by using it in combination with water, but it is also the most effective fuel for your furnaces  blast furnaces or smokehouses.

Where to find obsidian

where to find obsidian

In addition to being generated, obsidian can also be found in small quantities as an object in the chest, or obtainable through trade.

If you find yourself trapped in the Nether with the portal destroyed, for example, it might be a good idea to find piglins and trade gold with them to try and get some obsidian blocks in return. Or search the chests of the Fortresses to try your luck and find some obsidian and maybe even a tinderbox.

If you want, you can even get 4 blocks of obsidian from spawning a Nether portal. In fact it is not required that the corners of the portal have to be in obsidian for its correct functioning, so you are free to break them and keep them for yourself.

Remember that in case you are playing in multiplayer, as long as there is a functioning portal left in one dimension, if a player were to use it, in the other dimension the portal will continue to generate automatically at no cost, even if it were to be destroyed: in this way it is You can get 14 blocks of obsidian by destroying a portal and automatically regenerating it when another player uses one connected from the other dimension.

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