ARMSX3 update now supports playing games in the CHD format, which can reduce PS3 game file sizes, improve frame generation, and reduce stutters in certain games.
- Nintendo’s 2024 legal action against Tropic Haze, the team behind the Yuzu Switch emulator, ended with a $**.4 million settlement** and the shutdown of Yuzu.
- Lime3DS rose out of the shutdown of Yuzu and Citra as a community-maintained Citra fork, but development stopped in April 2025, leading to the creation of Azahar.
- Azahar is the successor project to Lime3DS, but the Android package name was not updated, causing confusion.
- Azahar is the default recommendation for 3DS emulation, consolidating the scattered forks that emerged after the shutdown of Yuzu and Citra.
- Azahar requires specific system files from a real Nintendo 3DS console, and users must dump their own game files legally.
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address issues from its recent Windows 11 patch, which introduced new features and fixed nearly 1,000 security vulnerabilities. The September 2026 update includes a movable taskbar, a transformed Start menu with configurable layouts, improved Windows Search, and updates to File Explorer showing file sizes in various units. However, users with AMD Radeon GPUs are experiencing crashes due to driver instability, and reinstalling the driver has not resolved the issue. Microsoft did not address AMD GPUs in its communication. Additionally, there are ongoing problems with audio output and microphone input, with some audio devices starting up with incorrect configurations. A temporary workaround for audio issues has been provided. Lenovo users are reporting black screens or sudden shutdowns linked to power management issues.
File Explorer is a key component of Windows, and Microsoft is focused on improving its performance, reliability, and user experience. Enhancements include faster launch times, reduced freezes and delays, and improved navigation workflows. The Address Bar now supports more input types, and users can open folders in new tabs with middle-click. The context menu has been updated to be faster, simpler, and more customizable, allowing users to tailor it to their preferences. Users can manage built-in commands and app extensions, and there are options to restore layouts familiar from Windows 10. Microsoft is committed to ongoing improvements based on user feedback.
TinySol is a minimalist solitaire game created by Classic Bits, accessible via a QR code and discovered by YouTuber LGR Blerbs at the VCF Southwest convention. It is intentionally monochrome for clarity on old displays, with a QR code version offering limited features. Currently, it includes a 3-card draw mode, with a one-card draw mode planned for future release. TinySol is available for free download on the Classic Bits website and can be run in DosBox. Many three-card draws may not be winnable, but Classic Bits has provided 640 winnable save files for download.
Windows PCs are experiencing multiple reboots during the installation of monthly cumulative updates, particularly due to updates related to Secure Boot certificates and accompanying firmware updates. Microsoft is rolling out the Secure Boot certificate update to millions of Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices, with users who haven't received the certificates expected to do so soon, unless firmware limitations arise. Microsoft has acknowledged that multiple reboots may occur during this rollout. The August 2026 Patch Tuesday update addressed around 400 security vulnerabilities and included a Secure Boot certificate update for a wider range of devices. It is advised not to delay updates beyond three days to avoid potential AI-driven security threats. The August 2026 Update also activates the Low Latency Profile for app launches and improves file size displays in File Explorer. Reports indicate that devices lacking the Secure Boot 2023 certificate have successfully received it following this update, and Microsoft will continue deploying certificates via Windows updates in the coming months.
Recent updates to Windows 11 have introduced several enhancements, including:
- File Explorer now displays file sizes in more intuitive units (MB or GB for larger files, KB for smaller files).
- Users can open folders in new tabs using the middle mouse button from the address bar and Start page.
- Voice control improvements filter out background noise for clearer command recognition.
- Windows Search provides smarter results even with typographical errors.
- Touchpad gesture settings have been updated to adjust scroll and zoom speeds and enable accelerated scrolling.
- Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint readers.
- An expansion of updated Secure Boot certificates has been announced for more PCs.
- After the August Patch Tuesday update, Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 have build numbers 26200.9165 and 26100.9165, respectively, with features being rolled out gradually.
Microsoft's August update, KB5121003, includes several enhancements:
- The File Explorer now displays file sizes in kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), or gigabytes (GB) dynamically, simplifying file management.
- The Low Latency Profile is expanded to more applications, improving launch speeds for Microsoft apps like Edge and Outlook by up to 40%, and other system components by up to 70%.
- Windows Search has been improved to better handle typos and incomplete queries, prioritizing relevant results and indexing files across the operating system.
- The Start Menu now more effectively respects user preferences, ensuring consistent settings.
Microsoft has released cumulative updates KB512103 and KB5120240 for Windows 11 versions 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2, addressing security vulnerabilities, bugs, and introducing new features. These updates include the August 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches, which address 400 vulnerabilities. Users can install the updates via Start > Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. This is the eighth 'Patch Tuesday' release of 2026, with no exclusive changes for either version.
Key enhancements in the August 2026 update include:
- File Explorer: Improved file size display, middle-click functionality for folders, resolution of loading issues, and enhanced clarity of file thumbnails.
- Windows Search: Better handling of typos in app search and improved relevance of settings in search results.
- Voice Access: Introduction of Voice Isolation and Korean language support, along with reliability improvements.
- Widgets: Taskbar notification badges now reflect the Windows accent color, and the Lock screen Widgets experience has been simplified.
- Start Menu: Improved reliability of view preferences and enhanced keyboard navigation.
- Windows Hello: Enhanced Sign-in Security now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors.
- Power and Battery: Improved reliability of power settings and restored threshold setting for energy saver activation.
- Accessibility: Enhanced Magnifier experience on touch devices.
Microsoft has not reported any new issues related to this month's updates.
Microsoft has introduced several enhancements to Windows 11 in July 2026, including:
- An updated Windows Search that automatically identifies additional relevant folder locations based on user activity.
- Enhancements to the Phone Link companion flyout in the Start menu for quick previews of recent messages or notifications.
- An adaptive hibernate policy that prevents hibernation when the battery is above 80% and initiates it when below 10%.
- Performance improvements in File Explorer, including faster deletion of large files and touch scrolling support.
- Streamlined Windows Update process that reduces system restarts by consolidating updates.
- New gesture controls for Precision Touchpads to adjust scroll and zoom speeds.
- Support for removing smart card policies in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 sessions.
- Improved usability of refreshable Braille displays with Narrator for instant connectivity.
- Ability to reposition the Taskbar to any side of the screen for personalization.
- Introduction of Voice Isolation for Voice Access to enhance speech recognition in noisy environments.