Changelog

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