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Winsage

December 10, 2025

‘Security Disaster’—Microsoft Fixes Windows 10, Act Now

Microsoft is facing a significant security challenge due to hundreds of millions of unsupported PCs still in use, particularly those running Windows 10. Nearly a billion users have not transitioned to Windows 11, with about 500 million on PCs that cannot upgrade. Microsoft has released its final Patch Tuesday updates for 2025, addressing 56 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Windows 10 users not enrolled in the extended security updates (ESU) program will no longer receive automatic updates, with November’s Patch Tuesday marking the first serious fixes not extended to them. Users can enroll in the ESU program at no cost, allowing access to recent updates, with no deadline for enrollment until October 2026. Delaying enrollment increases vulnerability to attacks.

Winsage

December 10, 2025

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2025 Edition

Microsoft released a significant update addressing 56 security vulnerabilities across its Windows operating systems and supported software. This update includes a patch for a zero-day exploit, CVE-2025-62221, a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Windows 10 and later versions. Throughout 2025, Microsoft has patched a total of 1,129 vulnerabilities, marking an 11.9% increase from the previous year. Three vulnerabilities were classified as critical: CVE-2025-62554 and CVE-2025-62557 related to Microsoft Office, and CVE-2025-62562 related to Microsoft Outlook. Several non-critical privilege escalation vulnerabilities were identified as likely to be exploited, including CVE-2025-62458, CVE-2025-62470, CVE-2025-62472, CVE-2025-59516, and CVE-2025-59517. Another vulnerability, CVE-2025-64671, was found in the Github Copilot Plugin for Jetbrains, allowing remote code execution. Additionally, CVE-2025-54100 is a remote code execution bug in Windows Powershell affecting Windows Server 2008 and later.

Winsage

October 20, 2025

Microsoft Releases KB5068164, KB5067017 & More As Final Windows 10 WinRE Updates

Microsoft has released final updates for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) as part of October’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2, identified by KB numbers such as KB5068164 and KB5067017. These updates include an automatic installation of the Safe OS Dynamic Update (KB5067017) to improve recovery reliability and setup behavior. The Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) will now show a message box for application launch issues instead of a debug command prompt. Additional Safe OS Dynamic Updates have been released for older systems: KB5067016 for Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, KB5067015 for Windows 10 version 1607 and Windows Server 2016, and KB5067018 for other supported Windows 10 editions. This release coincides with Windows 10’s final Patch Tuesday update under KB5066791, marking the end of regular support for all editions of the operating system. Users can access the updates through Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Winsage

October 15, 2025

Last Windows 10 Patch Tuesday Fixes Six Zero Days

Microsoft has released security updates for 172 vulnerabilities in October, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Three of these zero-days are actively exploited: 1. CVE-2025-59230: A local elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager that requires no user interaction. 2. CVE-2025-24990: An EoP vulnerability linked to the Agere Modem driver (ltmdm64.sys), which Microsoft has decided to remove instead of patching due to its legacy nature and associated risks. 3. CVE-2025-47827: A secure boot bypass vulnerability affecting IGEL OS, with a proof of concept available since May, allowing potential kernel-level rootkit deployment. Additionally, three publicly disclosed zero-days remain unexploited: - CVE-2025-0033: A critical vulnerability in AMD EPYC processors using Secure Encrypted Virtualization – Secure Nested Paging (SEV-SNP), with no patch available. - CVE-2025-24052: An EoP vulnerability in the Agere Modem driver, similar to CVE-2025-24990. - CVE-2025-2884: An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in TCG TPM2.0 that could lead to information disclosure or denial of service. This month is the last Patch Tuesday for Windows 10 users to receive free updates, after which enrollment in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) scheme will be necessary for continued support.

AppWizard

October 5, 2025

Strategy giant Paradox puts the final nail in its 4X rival to Civilization just 18 months after launch

Paradox Interactive has announced the closure of Millennia, developed by C Prompt, just 18 months after its launch. The game was intended to compete with Civilization 6 and support the upcoming release of Civ 7 in 2025. Despite receiving a score of 7/10 from a reviewer, Millennia struggled to gain popularity and failed to achieve positive ratings for its expansions, Ancient Worlds and Atomic Ambitions. Paradox confirmed that the latest patch would be the final update for the game, which will remain available for play. Recent Steam reviews have become increasingly negative, with users expressing disappointment over the game's perceived abandonment and unfinished state.

Winsage

September 30, 2025

The Windows 11 upgrade wave has yet to hit healthcare

Enterprise strategies for transitioning from Windows 10 are underway, but some sectors are lagging. Lansweeper's analysis of approximately 8.5 million Windows devices indicates that the transport and logistics sector leads with 61.2% on Windows 11, while healthcare shows only 33.5% upgraded. Delays in upgrading are often due to regulatory challenges and the need for software approval. By October 14, Windows 11 adoption could reach 70% overall, but varies by industry. Unsupported Windows 10 machines will continue to function post-end date, and some organizations may delay final patches. The healthcare sector's slow adoption is concerning due to its potential impact on human lives. Additionally, support for Office 2016 and 2019 will end alongside many Windows 10 versions. Microsoft is not expected to impose significant changes soon, and future hardware requirements for Windows 12 remain uncertain.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Apr. 18: Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch

Baldur's Gate 3 is currently available at a discount on Steam and GOG.com. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is also on sale on Steam, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming. Various platforms are offering discounts on PC games, including Blizzard, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming (with a coupon code APR15 for 15% off), Humble Bundle (with a subscription service at .99 per month), and Ubisoft. Steam continues to offer a vast library of games at competitive prices.

AppWizard

March 23, 2025

BioWare makes a return to Dragon Age: The Veilguard with a surprise PC update, months after layoffs and a seemingly final patch

BioWare has released a new weapon pack for the PC version of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which is currently available at a 50% discount on Steam for £25. The weapon pack can only be claimed by players who own the game or purchase it before April 8. There has been no announcement regarding the availability of this content for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. The game had previously fallen short of sales expectations by 50%, leading to layoffs at BioWare and a shift in focus to Mass Effect 5. Additionally, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is being offered for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Just two weeks after launch, ‘extraction survival horror’ game Level Zero: Extraction ends development: ‘It’s no longer feasible for our relatively small teams to sustain the game’

Level Zero: Extraction, a multiplayer extraction survival horror game, has been deemed unsustainable just two weeks after its launch on Steam due to underperformance. The game's player count peaked at over 2,600 concurrent players but fell below 100 by mid-October, and shortly after its official release in January 2025, it peaked at only 98 players and currently has around 20. The development team has confirmed that no new content will be added, although servers will remain operational with monthly wipes. The final patch was released on January 30, 2025. The developer, DogHowl, is shifting focus to a new co-op multiplayer project, hoping to apply lessons learned from Level Zero: Extraction.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 8 is so big, it needed its own patch before it even released, and we’re one step closer to a Permanent Booming Blade Economy

Larian Studios is currently stress testing Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3, which will include balance adjustments for newly introduced subclasses and bug fixes. The patch will address crashes, bugs, and scripting errors, with a focus on improving the crossplay feature and enhancing the new photo mode. The Death Domain Cleric will receive a buff to its new cantrips, and its Reaper passive will now require targeting two different creatures. The Eldritch Knight subclass has been significantly improved, allowing three attacks per turn by level seven and four by the end of the game without using resources. This change has sparked debate in the community regarding its impact on the game's meta. Despite concerns about the potential dominance of Eldritch Knights, players are still interested in exploring new builds, including the Arcane Archer subclass.