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April 8, 2025

Windows 11 users are getting fixes for some longstanding bugs in 24H2 today, including the cure for a seriously annoying File Explorer glitch

Microsoft is rolling out its monthly update for Windows 11 version 24H2, which includes significant fixes to enhance user experience. The update addresses a bug in File Explorer that caused the flyout menu to extend upwards instead of downwards, making some options inaccessible for users with the window near the top of the screen. Additionally, it resolves issues related to wake-from-sleep functionality, including devices crashing with a Blue Screen of Death and random screen orientation changes on 2-in-1 laptops. The update is being deployed as a controlled rollout, with a preview update released in late March for a limited audience. The full patch notes will provide further details on additional fixes included in the update.

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April 8, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 April 2025 Update fixes File Explorer menu opening in opposite direction

Patch Tuesday will bring a resolution to several issues in Windows 11 24H2, including a fix for a bug in File Explorer where the three-dot menu opens in the opposite direction, making options difficult to select. The update, KB5055523 (26100.3xxx), will be rolled out in phases. Other fixes in the April 2025 update address a problem with non-functional boot menu entries created during updates, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) occurring when waking devices from sleep, and an issue with 2-in-1 devices where the screen orientation unexpectedly switches to portrait mode after sleep. The update is mandatory and will be available to users worldwide on Tuesday morning.

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March 15, 2025

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the ‘beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds’

Valve has released the SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which is currently exclusive to the Steam Deck but will soon support a wider range of non-Steam Deck handheld devices. Users can access the Preview channel by adjusting their Steam Deck update settings. Key updates include: - Updated to a newer Arch Linux base and Linux kernel version 6.11. - Bluetooth controllers can now wake LCD models of the Steam Deck. - Added support for the Proteus Byowave controller. - Resolved issues with the Switch Pro Controller gyros and stuck controller inputs. - Enabled HFP/HSP profiles for integrated microphone use with Bluetooth headsets in Desktop mode. - Introduced a battery level display for supported Bluetooth devices. - Improved compatibility for specific displays with the Steam Deck Dock. - Enabled AMD P-State CPU frequency control and fixed performance issues in certain games. - Updated desktop mode to Plasma 6.2.5, with improved surround sound functionality and pre-installed KDE Filelight. - Fixed various UI and system update issues, enhanced system responsiveness, and enabled IPv6 Privacy Extensions by default. Known issues include problems with Creative Zen Air Pro earbuds, Super NES controllers, and DualShock 3 controllers. Developer updates include kernel updates and improvements to system management.

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February 28, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 bug is confusing people by displaying half the interface in one language, and the remainder in another

Windows 11 24H2 has a bug that causes mixed language displays in menus when users switch languages, often favoring the original language. This issue has been present since the update's rollout in October 2024 and affects some devices inconsistently. A recent optional update may resolve the problem for some users, with a full cumulative update expected next month.

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February 12, 2025

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday tweaks taskbar and adds handy icon in system tray for AI effects

Windows 11's latest Patch Tuesday updates include several enhancements and fixes: - Taskbar: Improved visual previews and smoother animations for taskbar applications. - Windows Studio Effects: New system tray icon for applications using Windows Studio Effects, with access to the Studio Effects page in Quick Settings. - Fonts: Introduction of Simsun-ExtG, a new simplified Chinese font supporting 9,753 ideographs. - File Explorer: New "New Folder" option in the context menu, restoration of previously open tabs, automatic activation of specific settings, and several fixes related to search functionality and icon updates. - Settings: Users can change time zones without administrative privileges. - Mouse: Fixed issues with cursor disappearance, transparency, and performance. - Pinyin IME: Bug fix for language switching. - Snipping Tool: Resolved distortion issues for multi-monitor screenshots. - Microsoft Excel 2016: Fixed loading screen issue for certain files. - Game Bar: Fixed recording failure issue. - HDR: Corrected oversaturation issues in some games. - DAC: Fixed playback issues with USB audio devices. - USB audio device drivers: Resolved code 10 error message. - Chinese Pinyin IME: Bing no longer provides automatic suggestions for certain search engines. - USB cameras: Fixed recognition issues post-January 2025 security update. - Passkey: Eliminated one-minute timeout for mobile device passkeys. - Power: Improved shutdown times with connected controllers. - Wi-Fi: Resolved unresponsive Windows Security dialog when signing into certain networks.

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February 12, 2025

Clapper Media Player Adds New Features, Official Windows Build

Clapper 0.8.0 introduces a libpeas-based plugin system, enhancing its media playback capabilities for other applications. Key features include an exit fullscreen keyboard shortcut (esc), a "New Window" menu item, an option to clear the playback queue, and a middle-click functionality for resizing the app window to the media aspect ratio. This version also officially supports Microsoft Windows, with the installer available on the Clapper GitHub releases page. Users can download Clapper from Flathub or build it from source, requiring GNOME 47 and associated media runtimes. An older version is available for Ubuntu users as a DEB package or unofficial snap.

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December 5, 2024

WinRAR on Windows 11 gets faster, 7-Zip and NanaZip receive improvements too

WinRAR has released a beta update (version 7.10 Beta 2) that includes several enhancements and bug fixes. Key improvements include: - Accelerated response time for the Windows 11 context menu when right-clicking on multiple selected archives. - Increased compression speed due to the resolution of a performance bug. - Numerous dark mode improvements and fixes, with "Dark mode" options now referred to as "Color mode." - The "Export settings to file" command no longer triggers User Account Control prompts. - Command line mode now returns a "Bad archive" exit code 13 for non-RAR archives with a .rar file extension. - The "External viewer name" field now recognizes relative path specifications. Bug fixes include: - Compression speed improvements for specific data combinations in non-solid archives. - Resolved an infinite loop issue in console RAR on Windows 7. - Fixed an error preventing execution of files from archive subfolders. - Addressed a reset issue with WinRAR.ini contents when multiple archives were opened in the same window. 7-Zip has also updated to version 24.09, featuring increased default dictionary sizes for LZMA/LZMA2 compression and additional hash checksum calculations (SHA-512, SHA-384, SHA3-256, and MD5). NanaZip has addressed a Zstandard decompression vulnerability (CVE-2024-11477) and includes various updates and optimizations in its 5.0 Preview 0 release.

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November 22, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 gets a more streamlined taskbar and some much-needed bug fixes in Microsoft’s latest update

Windows 11 24H2 has an optional update, patch KB5046740, currently in testing. The update features enhancements to the taskbar and Start menu, including a more compact system tray that displays only the day and month, and a bug fix for the taskbar's auto-hide function. Users can now access a jump list for pinned applications in the Start menu. In File Explorer, a new Phone link option allows users to share files directly to smartphones, and a bug fix has improved icon spacing in the left panel. The update also includes various bug fixes related to Windows Update failures and clipboard history. Users can disable the new system tray features if they prefer the traditional display. This preview update may have glitches, and it will transition into the official December patch on December 10, with a minor update expected in January.

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November 14, 2024

Noticed Windows 11 getting more buggy? Microsoft implements a load of bug fixes with new preview build, fighting some truly odd glitches

Microsoft is focused on addressing bugs in Windows 11, particularly following the 24H2 update, which has introduced various issues. The latest preview build, 27749 for the Canary channel, includes a new keyboard shortcut for the Narrator tool and enhancements to its functionality in the Outlook app. Notable glitches being resolved include an issue with Task Manager inaccurately reporting zero running processes, delays and black screens when switching applications via Alt-Tab, and interface-related problems in File Explorer and the taskbar. Fixes also address a crash in the Privacy panel of the Settings app and a volume control issue that increased audio levels unexpectedly. The prevalence of these bugs is hypothesized to be linked to the transition to a new underlying platform, Germanium.

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October 9, 2024

Windows 10 KB5044273 out with Start menu changes (direct download .msu)

Windows 10 has released the October 2024 Patch, KB5044273, which includes bug fixes and user interface experiments. The update will automatically download and install, upgrading the Build number to 19045.5011 or 19044.5011. It features security improvements and experiments with the profile picture icon's placement in the Start menu. The update will appear as "2024-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5044273)" and includes a .NET Framework security patch. The profile icon may move to the top left sidebar, and there are indications of a future Microsoft account manager integration. The update also addresses bugs, including issues with Microsoft Edge in Internet Explorer mode and media playback problems. Additional improvements include enhanced server responsiveness and post sign-in Windows update notifications. No new bugs are reported, aside from an existing issue with changing the local profile icon.