Changelog

25th February 2025

• Internal MD5 hashes replaced with SHA256 hashes (better security)

12th February 2025

• A small change for Ladybird browser, so that the website wouldn't immediately crash when loading. If you want to test the site without this mitigation, use the "breakladybird" GET parameter.

31st January 2025

• Removed X link from the home page and de-prioritized on the links page

27th January 2025

• Updated MarkusTegelane+ page

14th January 2025

• Updated MarkusTegelane blog links

2nd January 2025

• Automatic compression of download thumbnails to reduce page load times

1st January 2025

• Removed advent calendar

16th December 2024

• WEBM and GIF support for advent calendar

19th December 2024

• Downloads in descending order
• Premiere support for schedules and live streams page (MarkusTegelane+)

11th December 2024

• Fixed a bug in the advent calendar, where from 11th to 19th december, a text saying "ignore" would have been displayed

30th November 2024

• Social links on the home page
• Advent calendar

26th November 2024

• Dark theme for channel database lite

25th November 2024

• Updated Bootstrap to version 5.3.3
• Added sans-serif as a fallback font in crazygame
• New visual identity (markusmaal.ee)

22nd November 2024

• Improved login system (CMS)

21st November 2024

• Added fallback fonts to MarkusTegelane community page
• Fixed broken title tags on some pages
• Graphical design updates

21st October 2024

• Updated links page

23rd September 2024

• Monitor specifications change on the Markus' stuff web page
• Added Markus' stuff blog link

17th September 2024

• Updated downloads page
• Update games page
• Updated linktree

5th August 2024

• Application info in Javascript console
• Accessibility: added missing tab indicies

15th July 2024

• Dynamic user interface experiment
• Composer packages are now loaded through autoload.php instead of the previous method

7th July 2024

• Temporarily remove Crazygame 1.0 game due to an unknow bug
• Removed old designs (temporary, I'll re-add them soon)
• Remove channels and links page - instead there are links and videos pages
• New design for MarkusTegelane and dev subpages
• Transition to markusmaal.ee CMS on the MarkusTegelane website

13th May 2024

• Show a user friendly error message if document is blocked from loading in new user interface (markusmaal.ee)
• Dark theme on markusmaal.ee admin view

25th April 2024

• Fixed broken video thumbnails

24th April 2024

• Upgraded to PHP 8.3

26th February 2024

• A version of this website with unsecure connection - nossl.markustegelane.eu

18th February 2024

• Removed remaining #markusTegelane branding from markustegelane.eu website
• Changelog management on markusmaal.ee admin page

14th February 2024

• Cleaner HTML reports in channel database
• Bug fixes in channel database

13th February 2024

• Removed management pages for Markus' stuff versions and channel database (replaced by markusmaal.ee admin page)
• Fixed broken favicon in Markus' stuff versions
• Error management in channel database
• Apply button on the filters dialog in channel database
• Website builder implemented
• Changed database access password

10th February 2024

• Changed favicon for dev page
• Auto-deply of the website available

7th February 2024

• MarkusTegelane++ branding on the dev page

30th January 2024

• Certain links on old websites are now redirected

18th October 2023

• Optional refusal of redirection (starting January 1st, all requests will be redirected to the new website)
• Detailed overview of saved cookies on the "More info about cookies" page
• Cookies are renewed when entering homepage
• Added cookie expiration date to settings page

3rd October 2023

• Fixed problems detected with W3C validator on the home page
• Fixed broken downloads batch file
• Notifications about comments now go through [email protected] e-mail
• Fixed wrong title, when moderating comments
• Fixed broken feedback section
• Fixed problems related to deleting comments
• Fixed various PHP related errors/warnings, which appeared when logging in with a feedback account

16th September 2023

• Removed frequently asked questiosn from navigation bar (moved to markusmaal.ee website)

9th September 2023

• Added sans-serif as a failsafe font to MarkusTegelane+ page
• Fixed thumbnail sources on MarkusTegelane+ and #markusTegelane pages
• Fixed some thumbnails not appearing on latest videos pages

6th August 2023

• Channel database only on markusmaal.ee site (updated link on home page)
• Markus' stuff page now only on markusmaal.ee site (updated link on homepage)

5th August 2023

• Added a message about expiring domain to markustegelane.online

28th July 2023

• Custom page for HTTP code 410 (Gone)

25th July 2023

• Improved random page button
• Fixed a typo in the English version of the web site

24th July 2023

• New button designs for comments
• Updated additional info/download button design
• Added the missing home page link to the minimal theme
• The website maintenance page is now displayed automatically if the maintenance.txt file is placed in the root directory or if databases are corrupted
• Updated "Connection is not secure" page
• Updated "Wrong username/password" page
• Swapped channel database and markusmaal.ee order

23rd July 2023

• Fixed "Markus' stuff: NeoSpaghetti" download link
• Ability to skip to main content using tab key (accessibility feature for keyboard only users)
• Added markusmaal.ee link to home page
• Changed home page layout
• Style bug fixes on the feedback page
• Background image added to minimal theme
• Random button for minimal theme
• Ability to change links in manager account settings
• Submenus in minimal theme
• Minimal theme is now the default theme
• Various bug fixes related to the minimal theme
• Minimal theme updates
• Working modal dialogs in the minimal theme
• Experimental theme was renamed - new name "Minimal"
• Better XSS protection in the login form

7th July 2023

• Changed year on the home page
• Modified channel database link on the home page
• Fixed old channel database view

23rd May 2023

• New graphics related to Markus' stuff logo change

28th January 2023

• Game graphics options in settings
• Added an ability to disable sound effects and music in games

20th January 2023

• MarkusTegelane Lite was renamed. The new name is MarkusTegelane+ (references to the channel were modified)

16th January 2023

• New domain: markustegelane.eu

8th January 2023

• Fixed a bug in the channel database, where if certain cookies were empty, a PHP error message was displayed

18th December 2022

• On the channel database add, remove, and update page now contains options for video, channel and, idea
• Channel database settings page is now a modal dialog on the same page
• New channel database layout integrated with channel gallery and idea box

16th December 2022

• Capital letters on the navigation bar
• Games use their own event listeners
• Fixed a bug, where the navigation bar was displayed in English despite the language setting
• New game: Tetrabloxx

9th December 2022

• Branding updates
• Fixed a bug in the channel gallery, where it was previously not possible to display over 9 logos

4th December 2022

• New design for the channel database

3rd December 2022

• Updated favicons

6th November 2022

• Fixed a bug, where in the channel and links page, the secondary channel was still mmaal x (markustegelane x)

12th October 2022

• In the channel database icons no longer use emoji (old icons are restored, if you use legacy browser mode)

11th October 2022

• Various bug fixes for the experimental theme
• Added an ability to test a theme called "Ten" (this is the theme, that the settings menu, error screens, etc. use)
• Legacy version updated. You can find it here.
• Bug fixes on the markustegelane lite page

6th October 2022

• Scrollable tables in the settings menu and mmaal lite CSS stylesheets
• Updated version update screen
• Live stream URLs on the mmaal lite page.
• More mobile friendly and responsive page for markustegelane lite.
• The channel mmaal x was renamed. The new name is mmaal lite (references to the channel on this website have been updated)

5th October 2022

• Fixed SQL security issue in channel idea box and gallery
• Changed button layout in channel gallery
• Fixed a bug in the channel idea box, where trying to display the record instead showed an error message

1st October 2022

• In legacy layout: more channels on the new videos sidepanel
• Fixed a bug in the legacy layout, where the latest video panel also showed videos, which are not public
• Channel database now works a bit better on smaller screens

25th September 2022

• New page for existing records in the channel database
• Channel database bug fixes
• New add record page in the channel database
• The legacy browser mode on the channel database is now functional

21st September 2022

• Updated logos on the about page

19th September 2022

• New 404 and 403 error pages
• New MySQL console interface (only visible to the owner)
• New interface for the settings page and other common pages
• Classic theme option in settings

15th September 2022

• Fixed bugs, which could have allowed any user complete access to all databases on this website
• Fixed a bug in the channel database, where it wasn't possible to only show #mmaal (#markusTegelane) videod
• The feedback page is now functional again and uses session variables
• New API implementation for the download center batch file
• Removed the word "of" from dates in the English version of the changelog
• HTTPS is no longer required to connect to legacy domains (markustegelane.ml and markustegelane.tk)
• Various domains of this website will no longer redirect to the new domain, but are instead mirrors of the main domain

13th September 2022

• Automatic login function for manager accounts
• The dev section can now be updated internally from the website

11th September 2022

• The website administrator gets notified on an e-mail about new comments
• Channel database bug fixes

10th September 2022

• Live stream notifications are now also displayed on the quick access page
• Bug fixes for the live stream notification system
• Added certain metadata to some pages
• The home page is now displayed better on mobile devices
• Crazygame now works better with mobile devices
• Transition to a new hosting provider
• Updated channel databasse

29th July 2022

• Bug fixes on the channel database home page

22nd July 2022

• Secret updates

21st July 2022

• The website now checks if a secure connection has been established before accepting post requests.
• Removed filtering by name in channel gallery
• Now it is possible to filter by class on the channel ideabox page
• Layout updates in the channel database
• Fixed a bug, where the home page displayed an error message about headers

7th June 2022

• Fixed a bug on download pages, where comments weren't displayed correctly

3rd June 2022

• Transitioning to major version 6.2
• Various enhancements for the home page. Background colors now adjust to the selected theme.
• Removed "main" menu from the menu bar, because all of these options are available on the home page
• Instantly change boolean values in the channel database (owner only)
• Bug fixes and enhancements for error screens
• In case the website is under maintenance, you can only access it by logging in with the manager account
• By default this website now uses the blue theme
• New design for the settings menu
• In case the website isn't displaying correctly, you'll get notified about it
• Bug fixes for the Markus' stuff versions page
• New layout for channel database, which also changes the color scheme with your preferred theme selection

31st May 2022

• Cookie confirmation to new visitors removed, they are now created automatically
• New splash page, which contains links to various parts of the website
• Added a link to the Reddit profile

6th May 2022

• Fixed mmaal x (markustegelane x) old layout

30th March 2022

• Level pack "Glass" in crazygame

1st March 2022

• Saving the name on the about page works now
• Selecting phone and computer layouts in the settings now work properly

27th February 2022

• Updated FAQ page
• Updated year on the Markus' stuff page
• It's now possible to filter to year 2022 in the changelog
• Added specific links for the #mmaal (#markusTegelane) channel.

14th February 2022

• On the Estonian version of the website, replaced "koodnimi" with "varjunimi" on the about page

8th October 2021

• Markus' stuff versions page now supports adding versions without a verification code (manager account required)

1st August 2021

• Updated and added more links to the other links section
• Profile links updated with up to date information

28th July 2021

• Bug fix in the blog posts page
• Minor updates in the "About" page
• Fixed a bug in the "Wrapsweeper" game, where the window title appeared black when light theme was used
• Frequently asked questions page updated with up to date information
• Updates in section "What is this web page?"
• Added archived blog links

15th July 2021

• Ability to select year in the changelog
• Adding channels through channel gallery in channel database
• Changelog now uses databases
• Channel gallery in channel database

7th June 2021

• New game: "Wrapsweepe"
• Smoother movement in "Crazygame"

1st June 2021

• New game: "Infinity"
• Changes in the design of the game selection page
• Bug fixes in the change log

26th May 2021

• Updates and bugfixes in "crazygame"
• New level pack in "crazygame"

20th May 2021

• New game: crazygame

12th May 2021

• Mobile mode (applied automatically)
• Other minor improvement and bug fixes

9th May 2021

• New design for mmaal x (markustegelane x) page, which replaces TheMarkusGuy+ page
• Channel MarkusTegelane+ renamed in the channel database (now markustegelane x)
• Modifications in the code, so that the website works with the new channel name
• Bug fix, which allowed this web site to work again

14th March 2021

• Favorites icon readded
• Added titles to pages that were missing them
• Bug fixes

9th March 2021

• Updates to the frequently asked questions page

3rd March 2021

• Fixed a minor bug where the title of the downloadable file would disappear when viewing the page in English

1st March 2021

• Bug fixes

27th February 2021

• Major version update 6.1
• Improved comment system - comments can now be added under any post and under downloadable files
• Private messages to website administrators
• Improved themes: Light and Dark
• Brand new theme: Blue
• You can now sign up as a web site moderator
• You can now reply to and leave a rating (like or dislike) to comments
• Archived comments in channels' database
• Tab key shortcuts for people who can't use a computer mouse
• New interfaces to add or remove users (for administrator)
• Trustable comments now marked with a colored background (to differenciate anonymous comments from registered user comments)
• Magic cookie to enter the website in an experimental state

23rd February 2021

• The login page now redirects the user after a successful login to the source page where to login was requested
• MySQL console (requires logging in with an owner account)
• Download links did not work on February 22nd due to rebuilding of databases. Now they should work again.

22nd February 2021

• On the web based version of channel database, there is now an ideabox
• Content updater updates (only visible to the owner of this website)

19th February 2021

• Fixed dates on two changes on the changelog
• Updated copyright years on Markus' stuff page (previously 2010-2020, now 2010-2021)
• Minor bug fixes

18th February 2021

• Channel database web version is now publically available

17th December 2020

• Tweaked live stream notification so that it could be visible days before the live stream actually begins

13th December 2020

• Major version update 6.0
• An update page is displayed when website is being upgraded to a newer version (in previous versions, the website just became broken for some time). It is still possible to see the website in the experimental state.
• New videos page no longer relies on Google APIs
• Markus' stuff versions (only available in Estonian)
• New downloads
• Random page button next to the settings panel button
• Updated error and status messages
• Major theming and layout updates
• Removed sidepanel layout, main page section now uses full available space
• Channel database now works using MySQL databases (beta)
• Removed the following themes due to incompatibility with the new layout:
  • Element
  • Colorful
  • Blue
  • Blue (original)
• New theme: Light
• Settings panel now accessible from any page at the bottom left
• Completely new backend structure. Compatibility with older internal download links is retained.
• URL system changed
• Settings are now not related to the actual URL and instead rely entirely on cookies.
• Download links and random videos are now database driven
• Also major update to themarkusguy+ page
• When a live event starts, a notification will be put to the homepage automatically instead of manually
• Live events in themarkusguy page are now database driven

11th July 2020

• Table of contents on the homepage
• Only the latest blog posts are now shown on the homepage, more can be found on a separate page
• Only the latest comments are now shown on the homepage, more can be found on a separate page
• Random video for the channel Press any key to continue...
• Updates for "Channels and links" page
• Updates for a page that appears when adding/deleting comments
• Comments and blog posts are now separated with a horisontal line

2nd July 2020

• Databases are now fixed and working

28th June 2020

• Welcome back! The website is now running again
• DDoS protection by Cloudflare
• Databases are not yet working, but that may change in a few days...

31st May 2020

• Updates for the Game of Life
• Bug fixes

29th May 2020

• File structure change - page URLs have changed, but downloads links should be the same
• Themes are applied on the server, which means that the web pages now load more smoothly
• You can now apply themes to the whole site without javascript support
• Added redirection to homepage without javascript support

28th May 2020

• Fixed modal dialogs for element and colorful themes
• Navigation bar is now processed in the server, meaning there is no delay before it finally appears
• Fixed a critical XSS bug when using the ?welcome argument in the URL

27th May 2020

• New videos are on a separate page (the change was made to avoid unneeded YouTube API calls)
• Changelog now has a button below instead of a link
• You can now apply themes without javascript support
• You can use the ?welcome argument in the URL to add a greeting name without javascript
• TheMarkusGuy+ page now updates automatically
• Changes for the "Element" theme
• Visual and technical fixes

24th May 2020

• You can now comment on the website
• Latest videos are updated automatically
• Latest blog posts on the homepage
• What's new? section now next to/below the page
• Rearranged sections on the homepage
• Notification about cookies on top

8th May 2020

• Changes with the about page
• Custom modal dialogs (only in the about menu at the moment)

6th May 2020

• Homepage changes: Now it's possible to watch the website tour
• The 'Channels' page was integrated with 'Links'
• One new secret feature

9th April 2020

• Updated downloads page: Downloads are now in categories and tables, where you can also now see screenshots and descriptions for each download
• Internal download links - some files are downloaded from this website
• Wallapapers and PowerPoints on the download page
• Bug fixes

8th April 2020

• Upgraded buttons in "Guess the number"
• This website now supports HTTPS! If your connection is not secure, use this link
• New logos on the about screen
• Fixed broken game links in the English version of the website

7th April 2020

• New game: J. H. Conway's Game of Life

5th April 2020

• The website can now be used without Javascript
• Fixed website banner
• Ability to add/disable greetings on about and homepages
• English homepage is now identical to Estonian homepage

4th April 2020

• Ability to use the website without cookies
• Complete bug fix on the about tab
• Instructions on the cookie page to enable and disable cookies
• Secret updates

17th November 2019

• We removed experimental features section from the home page
• Added games section to the homepage
• New game: Ggame
• Channel database can now be downloaded from the homepage

30th July 2019

• Theme improvements
• We removed images and subscribe buttons from the channel list to speed up page load time
• Latest videos list is now displayed as a table, where each row contains a single channel

29th July 2019

• Transitioning to major version 4.0 Element
• New theme: Element
• Bug fix: In about section, when using Estonian as the language, the Markus' software js logo showed white text on white background.
• New logo: Reflects what content I make in my channel
• Navigation bar improvements: Now in the center of the screen
• It is now easier to add links to the navigation bar
• Adding themes in the settings is now also easier
• New icon

22nd July 2019

• Random video in Feeling lucky? section
• Random video links in links section
• Changelog now also contains the latest update

9th July 2019

• Original blue theme now in the settings menu
• New changelog page showing previous updates

4th June 2019

• Settings menu
• Set custom themes
• Logos on the about screen

3rd June 2019

• Titles for different pages are now consistent
• About page updates
• Homepage updates
• Last update date in What's new section
• Bug fixes

Previous updates

• We removed one image that may have been protected under copyright
• 404 and 403 page error page fixes
• New background
• Bug fixes
• What's new? section
• Support for smaller screens