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Windows 11 Update Breaks Games: The RGB Fix
Winsage
August 24, 2026

Windows 11 Update Breaks Games: The RGB Fix

The cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5121003, has caused game freezes and crashes for users, attributed to conflicts with third-party software and drivers managing RGB components, particularly related to the inpoutx64.sys file. Affected games include ARC Raiders, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and THE FINALS, with symptoms such as unresponsive games, sudden closures with an EXCEPTIONACCESSVIOLATION message, and unexpected system reboots. Microsoft has not provided a permanent fix but suggests users report issues via the Windows 11 Feedback Hub and consider removing or renaming the problematic driver as a temporary measure.
Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes
Winsage
August 22, 2026

Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes

Windows 11 users are experiencing system instabilities, including game freezes, crashes, and blue screen errors, following the KB5121003 update. The issue is linked to RGB software that conflicts with essential system components. Affected online multiplayer games, such as Arc Raiders and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, are particularly impacted, with players encountering "EXCEPTIONACCESSVIOLATION" errors. The problematic driver, often named "inpoutx64," is associated with RGB lighting control and operates in kernel space, leading to vulnerabilities that anti-cheat mechanisms aim to mitigate. When the driver is blocked, it causes critical errors resulting in system crashes. Microsoft has suggested temporary workarounds using compatible programs like SignalRGB or OpenRGB to manage RGB devices without triggering anti-cheat alerts. Users are encouraged to report issues through the Feedback Hub for resolution prioritization.
A New Start Menu and More Major Upgrades Are Coming to Windows 11
Winsage
May 7, 2025

A New Start Menu and More Major Upgrades Are Coming to Windows 11

Microsoft announced significant upgrades for Windows 11, including enhancements to the Start menu, Copilot AI, and utilities like Paint and the Snipping Tool. The Start menu will become larger, more customizable, and user-friendly, allowing users to view all apps at once, hide recommended shortcuts, and increase the size of the pinned apps panel. A "phone companion" feature will be integrated into the Start menu. These changes are expected to roll out to the Windows Insider channel within the next month. File Explorer will introduce AI actions for document summarization and image editing directly from the right-click menu. Notepad will gain AI text generation and summarization features, along with lightweight formatting options like bold, italic, lists, and Markdown support. Copilot Vision will allow users to interact with AI regarding on-screen content. Some features will debut on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon chipsets, including an AI agent in Settings to assist users with adjustments and the Click to Do feature for scheduling meetings and launching Immersive Reader mode. The Photos app will introduce a relight feature for dynamic lighting control. Paint will gain capabilities for creating custom stickers from text prompts and an AI-powered object select tool. The Snipping Tool will receive enhancements like intelligent screenshot cropping, text extraction, and a color picker. The Narrator on Copilot+ PCs will be upgraded to provide rich descriptions of images.
Philips Hue app gets smarter with the latest update
AppWizard
August 8, 2024

Philips Hue app gets smarter with the latest update

The Philips Hue app has been updated to version 5.23, introducing new features for smart home management. Users can now manage sleep automation with the Hue Dimmer Switch or Smart Button. A new search functionality in the Home tab allows users to find rooms, lights, zones, and scenes by entering keywords. The search feature is accessed by tapping the magnifying glass icon and displays relevant matches in real-time. Additionally, users can arm or disarm the Hue Secure alarm system through the app’s Security Center or Security Card. The update is available for download on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
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