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AppWizard

January 16, 2026

A Steam glitch convinced some Fallout fans a New Vegas remaster was imminent, only to have the rug yanked out from under them: ‘Slowly turning into r/HalfLife’

The gaming community is speculating about potential remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas following the successful remaster of Oblivion. Bethesda is currently focused on developing Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6, and any announcements regarding the remasters may take time. A glitch on Steam prevents users from leaving reviews for Fallout 3 and New Vegas, stating, "You must wait until this product has been released before writing a review for it," which has fueled speculation about imminent remasters. This glitch has also affected other games, such as Kerbal Space Program, and discrepancies in search results for Fallout games on Steam may be due to region-specific packages. Some fans are hopeful for announcements at the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, while others advise caution regarding the excitement surrounding the remasters.

AppWizard

January 14, 2026

One of the best Xbox Play Anywhere games just got its notorious save bug fixed for Xbox Ally and Xbox PC

The save file bug in Death Stranding on Xbox PC has been resolved through a collaboration between Microsoft, 505 Games, and Kojima Productions. Initially, players faced issues where save files would fail to copy after a short gameplay period, leading to lost progress and contributing to a low review score of 2/5 on the Xbox PC store. The fix is being rolled out as part of the Xbox Gaming Services background app, and players can check for the update by verifying the version number in the Xbox PC app. The updated version is 32.106.13001.0 or higher. After testing the update, players have reported consistent progress saving. Death Stranding Director's Cut is available for purchase on the Xbox Store for .99 and supports the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative.

Winsage

January 14, 2026

Windows 2000 rusts in peace by the sea

A ticket machine at Comboios de Portugal is malfunctioning, running on Windows 2000, which has caused the system to freeze and made card payments unavailable. The issue appears to be related to the software rather than hardware failures. Despite the machine's wear and tear, there is currently no Blue Screen of Death. The situation highlights a decline in rail travel in Portugal as travelers increasingly prefer express bus services.

Winsage

January 9, 2026

Nothing to declare at border control except a Windows 7 certificate error

A glitch in the border control wait-time display at Birmingham Airport showed a security certificate error, leaving passengers unaware of their wait times. The display is running on Windows 7, which reached its end of life in 2020, and the error message resembles outdated technology from Windows Vista. Despite this, a traveler reported a quick passage through border control, taking only ten minutes. The ongoing certificate issue raises concerns about the reliability of the information provided to passengers.

Winsage

December 11, 2025

Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode

Microsoft resolved an issue in Windows 11 where users experienced bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode after installing the KB5070311 update. This glitch affected various actions within the application. The KB5072033 cumulative update fixed this issue, improving the experience in File Explorer. Additionally, the KB5072033 update addressed network connectivity loss on virtual machines and introduced enhancements to Windows PowerShell, including warnings for potentially harmful scripts. Microsoft also acknowledged a bug affecting system components like File Explorer and the Start Menu during the provisioning of Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 devices. Furthermore, Microsoft is testing a feature to preload File Explorer in the background to enhance performance.

Winsage

December 11, 2025

Why You Should Install Windows 11’s December 2025 Patch ASAP

Recent trends in cybersecurity emphasize the importance of timely security updates to protect sensitive data. Two significant vulnerabilities addressed in recent updates include one that allowed privilege escalation through the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver and another that made GitHub Copilot for JetBrains susceptible to remote code injections. The KB5072033 update also includes bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements for Windows 11 users, such as recommendations to disable AI features like Recall for better performance and fixes for erratic behavior in the "Ask Copilot" extension. Additionally, it resolves an issue in the networking stack affecting external virtual switches and a visual glitch in File Explorer that caused a bright white flash when switching directories. However, a known issue with the new patch may make it difficult for some users to locate the password icon on the lock screen, which can be temporarily resolved by hovering the cursor over the area. Users can check for updates through the system tray or by navigating to Start > Settings > Windows Update.

BetaBeacon

December 9, 2025

Starbucks for Life not working? Here’s how to fix the game on iPhone, Android & web

- Many players were able to access the game only after installing the latest Starbucks app update. - If the Starbucks for Life Merrython banner does not appear, users can try logging out and back into their account, using private or incognito mode on their browser, switching devices, or clearing their browser cache. - If the Starbucks for Life banner is not showing in the app, users can try force closing the app, restarting their phone, scrolling the homepage, and checking under Rewards or Messages. - If the game loads but won't save points or progress, it is a server-side glitch with no user fix. - If the game works once and then breaks again, it is a sign that Starbucks is applying live patches causing instability. - Users should stop troubleshooting if they see errors such as "Site down for maintenance," blank white screen, game disappearing after loading, login loop on every device, or prize screen looping to the homepage, as these confirm a platform-wide issue.

Winsage

December 4, 2025

Microsoft just broke File Explorer dark mode – some Windows 11 users are seeing jarring white flashes when opening folders

Windows 11 has released a preview update, KB5070311, aimed at improving dark mode, but it has introduced a visual glitch causing a white flash when opening folders in File Explorer. This issue occurs during various actions, such as navigating tabs and toggling the Details pane. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem, noting that users may experience a brief blank white screen before files and folders load. The update was intended to enhance dark mode consistency, but the glitch disrupts the user experience, particularly in low-light environments. The next cumulative update is scheduled for December 9, 2023.

Winsage

December 3, 2025

Windows 11’s latest update includes a free File Explorer flashbang bug for dark mode users wanting to relive their early Counter-Strike days

A recent update to Windows 11, specifically the KB5070311 update, has introduced a bug where File Explorer sometimes opens as a bright white window instead of the expected dark mode. This issue has been reported by users and highlighted by The Verge. Users looking for alternatives to avoid this problem can consider using Explorer++, which provides a gentler file navigation experience.

Winsage

December 2, 2025

Microsoft: KB5070311 triggers File Explorer white flash in dark mode

Microsoft has acknowledged a glitch with the KB5070311 preview update that causes bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11. The issue occurs not only when opening File Explorer but also during actions like navigating to Home or Gallery, creating new tabs, toggling the Details pane, and selecting 'More details' while copying files. As a temporary solution, Microsoft recommends disabling dark mode. The KB5070311 update also resolved a bug that caused the explorer.exe process and taskbar to become unresponsive after certain notifications and addressed search failures in File Explorer on some SMB shares. Additionally, Microsoft had previously confirmed a critical bug affecting File Explorer and the Start Menu on Windows 11 24H2 devices with cumulative updates since July 2025.