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AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Marvel Contest of Champions Gets a Steam Release Date

Kabam has announced that Marvel Contest of Champions will launch on PC via Steam on June 18. Players can pre-register for rewards. The game features over 300 Marvel heroes and villains, including characters from the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy. A new event will celebrate the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film featuring the Fantastic Four. The game allows players to engage in 1v1 combat, build teams, embark on quests, and collaborate with friends in Alliance Events. It is optimized for PC with customizable controls and supports cross-platform play between PC and mobile.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Windows Server update may disrupt IP refreshes

Microsoft has acknowledged that the June security update has caused complications for users of Windows Server systems, specifically affecting the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service, which is failing and leading to improper functioning of IP refreshes. The issue impacts multiple versions of Windows Server, including 2016 (KB5061010), 2019 (KB5060531), 2022 (KB5060526), and 2025 (KB5060842). Users have reported that the DHCP service may stop responding after installing the update, with one administrator noting their 2016 server crashed shortly after the update was applied. Microsoft is working on a solution and advises affected users to uninstall the update to restore functionality. The company has a history of DHCP-related issues dating back over a decade and has faced other problems with Windows Server updates in the past year, including issues with keyboard and mouse inputs and authentication challenges.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Microsoft: June Windows Server security updates cause DHCP issues

Microsoft has identified an issue with the June 2025 security updates that causes the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service to freeze on certain Windows Server systems. This affects the service's ability to apply renewals of unicast IP addresses, impacting network operations. Microsoft has acknowledged that the DHCP Server service may intermittently stop responding after the update and is working on a resolution. Additionally, other issues affecting Windows Server systems have been addressed, including application failures and authentication problems on domain controllers. Out-of-band updates were previously issued to fix bugs causing Hyper-V virtual machines to restart or freeze, and emergency updates were released for issues with Windows containers on certain Windows Server versions.

BetaBeacon

June 13, 2025

The Best Mobile Gaming Controllers for iPhone and Android

There are two main types of mobile gaming controllers: grip and standard. Grip controllers are designed to be more portable while providing a familiar gaming experience with physical buttons, joysticks, and triggers. Standard gaming controllers, like those used with Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo consoles, can also be used with mobile devices.

Winsage

June 13, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4441 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4441 (KB5060816) has been released to the Beta Channel for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features such as the ability for Windows Insiders in the European Economic Area to export Recall snapshots with a unique export code, which is secured by encryption and requires Windows Hello authentication. A larger clock display option in the notification center has been added, and recent updates to Recall include a reset option and a maximum storage duration for snapshots set to 90 days. New actions in Click to Do allow users to interact with Microsoft 365 Copilot and connect with colleagues via Teams. Improvements have been made to File Explorer, voice access support has been expanded to additional languages, and sharing options for OneDrive files have been enhanced. Various fixes have been implemented for Recall, File Explorer, the Start menu, and Settings. Known issues include display problems in the Start menu and issues with Xbox Controllers. Updates will be delivered via an enablement package, and features may evolve based on user feedback.

Winsage

June 13, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 (KB5060818) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features and improvements. 1. New Agent in Settings: An AI-powered agent helps users find and adjust settings by understanding user intent and automating tasks. Currently available for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel devices coming soon. English is the primary display language requirement. 2. Recall Export Experience for EEA: Windows Insiders in the European Economic Area can export Recall snapshots with a unique export code, which is encrypted and requires Windows Hello authentication. Users can reset Recall if the export code is lost. 3. Bigger Clock in Notification Center: A new option to display a larger clock with seconds in the notification center is being rolled out, which can be activated in Settings. 4. Recall Changes: Users can now reset Recall and its data, with a new maximum storage duration for snapshots set to 90 days by default. 5. Click to Do Enhancements: New actions allow users to send text or images to Microsoft 365 Copilot and communicate via Microsoft Teams directly from recognized email addresses. 6. File Explorer Updates: Dividers have been added to the context menu for improved organization. 7. Voice Access Language Support: Support for Chinese and Japanese languages has been reintroduced in voice access. 8. Windows Share Options: New sharing options for OneDrive files are available when right-clicking to share. 9. Settings Search Box: The search box in Settings has been repositioned for better usability. 10. Fixes: Various fixes have been implemented for Recall, File Explorer, Start Menu, Settings, and other areas. 11. Known Issues: Issues include inaccurate build version display post-PC reset, non-functional reset options, and problems with Xbox Controllers via Bluetooth. 12. Reminders: Updates are rolled out gradually, and features may evolve or be removed before final release.

Winsage

June 12, 2025

Microsoft Resolves Windows Server 2025 Restart Bug Disrupting Active Directory Connectivity

Microsoft released updates in June 2025 to address critical issues affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers, specifically authentication failures and network connectivity problems. The updates, encapsulated in KB5060842, resolved issues stemming from security update KB5055523, which altered certificate validation methods for Kerberos authentication. This change led to logging errors for self-signed certificates and affected Windows Hello for Business Key Trust deployments. Additionally, a separate issue prevented domain controllers from managing network traffic correctly after restarts, causing them to revert to standard firewall profiles. Microsoft provided a temporary workaround for administrators to manually restart network adapters until a permanent fix was implemented. The June updates addressed a total of 66 vulnerabilities, including 10 rated as Critical, and recommended immediate installation. Microsoft advised against setting the AllowNtAuthPolicyBypass registry key to ‘2’ for domain controllers using self-signed certificates until the latest updates were applied.

Winsage

June 12, 2025

Microsoft Patched Windows Server 2025 Restart Bug that Disconnects AD Domain Controller

Microsoft has released a patch, KB5060842, on June 10, 2025, to address a vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 that affected Active Directory Domain Controllers' ability to manage network traffic after system restarts. This issue stemmed from the improper initialization of domain firewall profiles during startup, leading to service interruptions and authentication failures. The patch corrects the initialization sequence of these profiles, ensuring proper network traffic management post-restart. Organizations using Windows Server 2025 are advised to implement this update to maintain the reliability of their Active Directory services.

Winsage

June 11, 2025

Microsoft fixes unreachable Windows Server domain controllers

Microsoft addressed a significant issue with Windows Server 2025 domain controllers that made some servers unreachable after a restart, affecting applications and services reliant on them. The problem was due to servers loading the standard firewall profile instead of the intended domain firewall profile after a reboot, leading to improper network traffic management. This misconfiguration caused accessibility challenges for services and applications on affected servers. Microsoft released the KB5060842 security update to resolve this issue during the June 2025 Patch Tuesday. A temporary workaround involves manually restarting the network adapter on affected servers using the Restart-NetAdapter * PowerShell command, which must be done after each reboot until the update is installed. Additionally, Microsoft fixed another issue preventing some users from logging into accounts via Windows Hello after the installation of the KB5055523 April 2025 security update.

Winsage

June 11, 2025

Microsoft fixes Windows Server auth issues caused by April updates

Microsoft has resolved an authentication issue that arose after the April 2025 security updates on Windows Server domain controllers, primarily affecting Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. The problem, acknowledged in early May, involved difficulties with Kerberos logons or delegations reliant on certificate-based credentials due to the April monthly security update (KB5055523). This issue could lead to authentication failures in environments using Windows Hello for Business Key Trust or Device Public Key Authentication, impacting various software solutions. Microsoft released cumulative updates to fix these issues and recommended installing the latest security updates. For those still facing problems, a temporary registry adjustment was advised. The authentication issues were linked to security enhancements addressing a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-26647) that could allow privilege escalation through an input validation flaw in Windows Kerberos. Microsoft had previously addressed related authentication issues in April and issued emergency updates in November 2022 for Kerberos sign-in failures affecting Windows domain controllers.