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Winsage

November 27, 2025

Windows Dev Drives are the speed upgrade you’re not using

Dev Drives are virtual drives introduced in the Windows 11 version 22H2 update, designed specifically for software development. They can be created as partitions on physical drives or as virtual hard drives (VHDs) and use the ReFS file system instead of NTFS. This allows them to bypass continuous malware checks by Microsoft Defender, resulting in performance improvements of up to 41%. Dev Drives are intended for developers engaged in data-intensive tasks, but storing non-development files on them poses security risks. They can enhance workflow efficiency for developers and are accessible through the Settings app in Windows 11.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

Panda Mouse Pro For Android

Panda Mouse Pro is a keymapper developed by Panda Gaming Studio for mobile gaming, designed to enhance the gaming experience by allowing users to play with a keyboard and mouse setup. Key features include direct game launch, secure Google Play login, ban-proof gaming technology, universal compatibility with various keyboard and mouse brands, extensive game support across multiple genres, and hassle-free activation methods for different Android versions. The app has a user rating of 4.3 stars, over 100,000 downloads, and is priced at USD 5.99. It is categorized under Tools and is suitable for users of all ages. Video tutorials and an activation guide are available on Panda Gaming's YouTube channel and website, respectively.

Winsage

November 3, 2025

Microsoft Sounds Windows 11 And Server Update Failure Alarm

Microsoft has confirmed that users of Windows 11 and Windows Server are experiencing authentication failures due to updates released on or after August 29. This issue, detailed in Microsoft Support posting KB5070568, is linked to duplicate Security IDs (SIDs) on devices, affecting Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, as well as Windows Server 2025. The problem arises from new security protections that enforce checks on SIDs, which are necessary to maintain user account integrity and prevent unauthorized access. Duplicate SIDs typically result from unsupported cloning or duplication of a Windows installation without using the Sysprep tool. The recent update mandates SID uniqueness, blocking authentication handshakes between devices with duplicate SIDs. To resolve this, users must rebuild their devices using supported methods for cloning or duplicating a Windows installation to ensure unique SIDs.

Tech Optimizer

October 31, 2025

AI-powered tuning tools for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL databases: PI Reporter

AWS offers services like Amazon CloudWatch and CloudWatch Database Insights for monitoring Amazon RDS performance metrics. Users can create custom dashboards for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition. Essential metrics to monitor include Database Connections, CPU Utilization, Freeable Memory, and various I/O metrics. PI Reporter is an open-source tool designed to capture performance metrics and workload snapshots for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition. It integrates with Amazon Bedrock to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations. Users can generate detailed HTML reports comparing performance metrics over time, assess workload changes, and identify performance issues. To use PI Reporter, prerequisites include enabling Amazon CloudWatch Database Insights and the pg_stat_statements extension. Installation involves cloning the repository, configuring IAM policies, and executing commands to create snapshots and reports. The tool is designed for ease of use and can be run on Amazon EC2 or on-premises. The report generated by PI Reporter includes a summary of findings, root causes, and recommendations for performance improvement. It also identifies resource utilization issues during specific operations, such as bulk data inserts or idle transactions. Users are advised to validate AI-generated recommendations with database experts and to monitor for idle transactions to optimize performance. Costs may be incurred from resources created by Amazon Bedrock, and users should clean up these resources when no longer needed.

Winsage

October 24, 2025

SID happens

Users who installed updates KB5064081 or KB5065426 on Windows 11 and Server 2025 may experience a bug related to duplicate Security Identifiers (SIDs) in cloned systems, leading to loss of user identities and compromised functionalities like network shares and remote desktop access. The only solution is a complete system rebuild. Users are advised to back up data, review cloning practices, and stay informed about Microsoft updates regarding this issue.

Winsage

October 24, 2025

Weird Authentication Failures? Could Be That Microsoft Doesn’t Like Duplicate SIDs Anymore

Microsoft has introduced a feature that requires unique Security Identifiers (SIDs) across systems, effective August 29, 2025, impacting users who previously cloned images with duplicate SIDs for Kerberos or NTLM connections. This change has led to SECENO_CREDENTIALS errors in the Event Viewer and other reported issues. Microsoft recommends using the Sysprep tool for fresh machine setups. A workaround exists through a Group Policy setting that allows duplicate SIDs, but users must contact Microsoft support to access it, as it is not available by default. This update marks the third occurrence of authentication errors associated with Microsoft updates.

Winsage

October 23, 2025

Microsoft says Windows update may have caused login problems

Microsoft has acknowledged that recent updates for Windows operating systems, specifically Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows Server 2025, may have caused login complications for some users. The problematic updates are KB5064081 (OS Build 26100.5074) released on August 29, 2025, and KB5065426 (OS Build 26100.6584) released on September 9, 2025. These updates can lead to authentication failures related to Kerberos and NTLM protocols, particularly on devices with duplicate Security IDs (SIDs). Symptoms include repeated prompts for credentials, failed access requests, inability to access shared network folders, challenges in establishing Remote Desktop connections, and specific error messages logged in the Event Viewer. The root cause is enhanced security measures that enforce checks on SIDs, which can block authentication handshakes when devices have duplicate SIDs, often due to unsupported cloning methods. There is no automated fix; administrators are advised to rebuild devices with duplicate SIDs using supported cloning methods or to configure a special Group Policy for a temporary workaround.

Winsage

October 23, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Recent Updates Causing Login Issues Across Windows Versions

Microsoft has identified a significant issue affecting users of Windows 11 version 24H2, version 25H2, and Windows Server 2025, where many users experience persistent login failures due to duplicate Security Identifiers (SIDs) after installing updates released on or after August 29, 2025. Reports indicate that after installing the preview update KB5064081 or the cumulative update KB5065426, devices with identical SIDs struggle to complete Kerberos or NTLM authentication, leading to repeated prompts for credentials and common error messages such as "Login attempt failed" and "Your credentials didn’t work." Shared network folders become inaccessible, and Remote Desktop connections fail. The root cause is enhanced security checks enforcing SID uniqueness, which block authentication handshakes when duplicate SIDs are detected. Duplicate SIDs typically occur when administrators clone Windows installations without using Sysprep, which is necessary to assign unique SIDs. Microsoft recommends rebuilding devices with duplicate SIDs using supported methods and running Sysprep prior to capturing images for deployment. As a temporary measure, administrators can install a specific Group Policy provided by Microsoft Support for Business.

Winsage

October 22, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Recent Updates Cause Login Issues on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025

Microsoft has identified an authentication issue affecting users of Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, as well as Windows Server 2025, due to updates rolled out since late August 2025. These updates have caused failures in Kerberos and NTLM protocols on devices with identical Security Identifiers (SIDs), leading to widespread login disruptions in enterprise networks. Users have reported repeated credential prompts, error messages, and compromised network access, including issues with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions and Failover Clustering operations. Event Viewer logs indicate machine ID mismatches and potential session discrepancies. The problem is particularly severe in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments where multiple machines share SIDs. Microsoft has emphasized the importance of using the Sysprep tool to ensure unique SIDs during cloning, as the recent updates now strictly verify SIDs during authentication. IT administrators can temporarily alleviate the authentication blocks with a specialized Group Policy, but a permanent solution involves rebuilding devices using approved cloning procedures. As of October 21, 2025, no broader patch has been released.

Winsage

October 22, 2025

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause login issues on some PCs

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue affecting Windows systems following updates released since August 29, 2025, which are causing authentication failures on devices with duplicate Security Identifiers (SIDs). SIDs are unique alphanumeric strings used by Windows to manage user and computer accounts. The updates enforce checks on SIDs, leading to authentication failures, particularly impacting Windows 11 24H2, Windows 11 25H2, and Windows Server 2025. Users may experience failed remote desktop connections, "Access denied" errors, and failed login attempts despite valid credentials, along with SECENO_CREDENTIALS errors in the Event Viewer. Duplicate SIDs often arise from cloning Windows installations without proper preparation using the Sysprep tool. Microsoft recommends rebuilding systems with duplicate SIDs using supported methods and offers a temporary workaround through a specific Group Policy.