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AppWizard

October 10, 2025

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is getting a New Game+ mode and some new duds in a free update

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will introduce a New Game+ mode as part of a complimentary anniversary update on October 10, celebrating the 15th anniversary of its developer, MachineGames. This mode allows players to replay the game while carrying over collected Adventure Books, unspent Adventure Points, local currency, and medicine bottles. The update also includes a new "Cairo outfit" for Indiana Jones, the ability to mix and match voice and text languages, and various general fixes and improvements across missions, quests, UI, and localization. Specific fixes include resolving animation issues, audio problems, and glitches related to gameplay mechanics and item interactions.

Winsage

September 23, 2025

Confirmed: Windows 11’s August update can break DRM video playback

The latest update to Windows 11, version 24H2, has introduced video playback challenges, particularly affecting copyrighted content. Users report issues after installing the optional August update, KB5064081, which has caused complications for digital TV applications, Blu-ray players, and DVD players. The problems stem from the Enhanced Video Renderer, leading to copyright protection errors, black screens, and playback interruptions. This issue does not affect streaming services. Microsoft is working on a resolution for these playback issues.

Winsage

September 15, 2025

Dirac audio glitch finally silenced in Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft has resolved an audio issue for Windows 11 24H2 users with Dirac audio technology, which previously left many users without sound due to a problem with the cridspapo.dll component. A compatibility hold was placed on affected devices until a new driver was released via Windows Update, allowing the hold to be lifted ahead of the Windows 11 25H2 launch. Microsoft has also addressed other issues in Windows 11 24H2, including unexpected User Account Control prompts and disrupted NDI streaming, in subsequent updates. Additionally, Microsoft is investigating ongoing problems related to the sprotect.sys driver, which caused blue or black screen errors, and has kept affected devices from upgrading to Windows 11 24H2.

Winsage

September 15, 2025

Overview of Windows Security Updates September 2025

In September 2025, Microsoft released 86 security updates, including 9 critical and 72 important patches, along with 5 patches for non-Microsoft issues. For Windows 10 version 22H2, the update (KB5065429) fixes UAC prompts for non-admin users and resolves a WinSock issue. Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 received similar updates (KB5065431) addressing the same UAC prompt issue and WinSock resolution. Windows 11 version 24H2 (KB5065426) resolves an input issue causing application unresponsiveness, a bug with IIS modules, and an NDI audio issue. Installing KB5063878 may cause audio stuttering in OBS Studio. Security advisory ADV 253991 offers guidance on Entra ID application authorization validation. Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025.

Winsage

September 12, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27943 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27943 has been rolled out to the Canary Channel, featuring general enhancements and fixes. Key fixes include resolving an unresponsive issue in the Storage settings, correcting a taskbar glitch with app previews, fixing HDR settings, addressing an Event Viewer error related to the Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider, and resolving issues with device casting PIN confirmation and the Group Policy Editor display in Chinese. Known issues include potential rollbacks during installation with specific error codes, increased bugchecks on Arm64 PCs, inability to playback GPU captures in PIX, screen flickering in browsers, and audio issues with devices marked in Device Manager. Insiders are advised to update drivers to resolve audio problems. The Canary Channel builds are early development versions and may not align with future Windows releases. Features may change, be removed, or not be released to the public. A clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel, and a desktop watermark will be present in pre-release builds.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Minecraft Preview Update 1.81/1.064 for Version 1.21.110.23 Adds New Items

The Minecraft Preview branch has released update version 1.21.110.23 on August 7, which corresponds to version 1.81/1.064 for console users. The update includes various features and bug fixes such as: - Fully functional pick block feature for all LightBlock variations. - New definitions added to blocks.json for various types of planks and double slabs. - Shelf comparator signal now operates correctly from the back of the Shelf. - Introduction of Copper Torch, Copper Bars, Copper Chain, and Copper Lantern with oxidation effects. - Resolved sound issues for Copper Chests and fixed the Copper Golem statue's pose in multiplayer. - Lightning Rods now emit a Redstone signal when struck by lightning and flash white. - Visual appearance of Wolf Armor corrected and Foxes now recognize Honey Bottles as food. - Copper Golem adjustments for block counting, leashing behavior, and navigation through doors. - Improved visual blending around frozen river chunks. - User interface enhancements including effective hiding of touch controls and improved action bar messages. - Text-to-Speech support added for dressing room pages.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Windows 11 gets desktop wallpaper fixes, centered Settings search, and more in build 27913

Microsoft has released a new Canary build, 27913, for Windows Insiders, featuring enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience. Key changes include: - The search box in the Settings app has been moved to the top center for better usability. - A crash issue in the Settings app when accessing Power & Battery options has been fixed. - An issue with incorrect apostrophe display in Settings dialogs has been resolved. - Fixes have been made to prevent the desktop background from turning black unexpectedly. - An audio issue disrupting sound after casting to a TV has been addressed. - A bug causing repeated KERNELSECURITYCHECK_FAILURE errors for some users after upgrading has been resolved. - Improvements to acrylic effects in certain applications have been implemented. - A fix for the Group Policy Editor has been introduced to address display problems in specific languages. Known bugs include issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for users transitioning to the Canary Channel on new Copilot+ PCs, and a new bug where the progress wheel may appear as a rectangle glyph during upgrades.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Microsoft finally exorcises the ghost of Windows Vista that’s been haunting the testing channels

Microsoft has addressed a bug in the Windows 11 testing channels that replaced the startup sound with that of Windows Vista. This issue first appeared in the Beta and Dev channels, then resurfaced in the Canary branch. A new patch for the Canary branch has restored the correct Windows 11 boot sound and fixed other bugs, including black desktop backgrounds and crashes in the Settings application. Key changes in the latest update include: - Restoration of the correct Windows 11 boot sound. - Improvements to the desktop experience, resolving unexpected black backgrounds. - Stability enhancements for the Settings application, particularly in the Power & Battery section. - Repositioning of the search functionality in the Settings menu for easier access. Additional fixes include resolving an audio issue after casting to a TV, addressing system crashes for some users after upgrading, and fixing display issues in the Group Policy Editor for certain languages. Known issues that remain include complications with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for users transitioning to the Canary Channel and visual glitches during upgrades.

Winsage

May 29, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 has been released to the Canary Channel. There are no plans to release SDKs for the 27xxx series builds. The voice access feature has been enhanced with a new in-product experience to highlight new features. A fix has been implemented for pen input issues on certain PCs, and problems with launching applications like Spotify from the Microsoft Store have been addressed. A rendering issue in the Group Policy Editor for some display languages has been corrected, and a SYSTEMTHREADEXCEPTIONNOTHANDLED bugcheck issue has been fixed. Known issues include potential loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for Copilot+ PCs transitioning to the Canary Channel, an Administrative Templates error in the Group Policy Editor, taskbar display issues after upgrading, and audio problems with high sampling rate devices. Applications reliant on virtualization will require the "Windows Hypervisor Platform" component when Virtualization Based Security is enabled. Search and filtering options in Task Manager are currently non-operational. Insiders in the Canary Channel should note that builds reflect early development changes and may not align with any specific Windows release. Features may not reach the general public, and a clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel. The desktop watermark is standard for pre-release builds.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Outer Wilds studio finally confirms it’s working on a new game but says it will be ‘years’ before it’s ready to share details

Mobius Digital has announced a new project, six years after the release of Outer Wilds, during the final major update for the game. The studio indicated that further details about the new game will not be available for some time, stating, "It's gonna be a while, on the order of years, before we have any details to share about it." The update includes various gameplay enhancements, art and visuals improvements, user interface adjustments, text and localization updates, and PC-specific changes. Mobius Digital has no further major updates planned for Outer Wilds or Echoes of the Eye as they focus on their next game.