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Winsage
March 7, 2025
Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel can download build 27808, which includes enhancements to CPU monitoring in Task Manager and various fixes for gaming, printing, search, graphics, BitLocker, and more. Notable updates include a change in how Task Manager calculates CPU utilization, aligning it with industry standards, and the introduction of an optional CPU Utility column on the Details tab. Fixes include: - Resolved a bug causing games like Roblox to crash upon launch. - Corrected a printing issue that triggered crashes in certain applications. - Fixed a glitch resulting in a blank search window in the taskbar. - Addressed a crash issue in Settings when adding a color profile. - Rectified inaccurate color displays in the battery icon. - Improved performance for loading BitLocker UI elements and fixed a looping issue with BitLocker. - Resolved an error with the Get-BitLockerVolume command. Known bugs include issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for users transitioning from other channels, and ongoing investigations into a d3d9.dll crash affecting application launches.
AppWizard
February 27, 2025
Slack is experiencing connectivity issues today, with outages reported by users starting around 7 a.m. PT. Downdetector has noted a significant increase in complaints, indicating that approximately 60% of users are facing problems with the app, while 17% are encountering issues on the website. Slack's status page confirmed the issues at 7:27 a.m. PT, affecting functionalities such as messaging, logins, workflows, and integrations. Updates from Slack at 11:05 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. PT indicated ongoing investigations into the cause of the outage, but no cause has been disclosed yet.
Winsage
February 25, 2025
Microsoft has released the optional KB5052077 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, which includes nine bug fixes and enhancements, notably addressing an SSH connection issue acknowledged in November. This issue affects a limited number of devices on Windows enterprise, IoT, and education editions, with ongoing investigations into potential impacts on Windows Home or Pro editions. The update elevates Windows 10 22H2 systems to Build 19045.5555 and includes fixes for the Desktop Window Manager, Chinese IME responsiveness, and color contrast issues. Two known issues are associated with KB5052077: one involving Citrix components that may obstruct the installation of the January 2025 Windows security update, and another related to a System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker services issue generating 'Event 7023' errors. Over 60% of Windows systems globally still run on Windows 10, despite its approaching end of support, while certain Long-Term Servicing Channel and Long-Term Servicing Branch releases will continue to receive updates beyond October 2025.
Winsage
December 19, 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that Google reportedly profits more from the Windows operating system than Microsoft itself. He highlighted the advantages of Windows' open architecture and its compatibility with various AI tools, including Google’s Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Anthropic’s Claude. Google’s Chrome browser accounts for 66% of desktop browser sessions, while Safari holds 9%. Google’s search engine captures approximately 85% of all search queries, compared to Microsoft’s Bing, which has a 3% market share. Cloudflare's report suggests Google's search share may be as high as 88%. Microsoft is under investigation for potential anticompetitive behavior, while Google has been attempting to undermine Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI. In 2021, Google paid Apple a billion dollars to remain the default search engine for Safari.
AppWizard
December 7, 2024
The FBI has advised smartphone users to encrypt text messages, especially when communicating between Apple and Android devices, due to a cyber espionage campaign linked to hackers from the People's Republic of China. These hackers have targeted telecommunications infrastructure and stolen sensitive customer call records. Standard text messages between Apple and Android devices lack encryption, while messages between two devices of the same platform are secure. Users are encouraged to use secure messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal, which provide end-to-end encryption. To use WhatsApp, users must download the app, accept terms, verify their phone number, and set up their profile. For Signal, users follow a similar process of downloading the app, verifying their phone number, creating a PIN, and setting up their profile. Both apps require Wi-Fi or cellular data for operation.
Winsage
November 21, 2024
Microsoft has acknowledged a challenge affecting Windows 24H2 users, particularly gamers using USB DAC sound systems, where audio volume unexpectedly surges to full intensity when using devices like the Creative Sound BlasterX G6. This issue occurs when users connect and disconnect their external sound systems or wake their systems from sleep mode, and adjusting the volume before detaching the device may also trigger the surge. Microsoft stated that users will not receive error messages; the only symptom is the sudden spike in audio output. The problem is linked to a timing issue within the AudioEndpointBuilder system service, and Microsoft is investigating it and plans to develop a fix. Additionally, Microsoft has identified another bug preventing users from changing time zones without administrative privileges, with a temporary workaround available. The company is committed to providing a resolution in an upcoming Windows update.
Winsage
November 13, 2024
Microsoft has addressed bugs in Windows Server 2025 affecting installation, upgrade, and functionality, particularly on devices with high core counts. Users experienced installation failures, long upgrade processes, excessive boot times, and the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Not all devices are consistently affected; users can check for over 256 logical processors using the Task Manager. The issues were resolved by updates released on November 12, 2024 (KB5046617). A temporary workaround involves limiting logical processors to fewer than 256 by adjusting settings in the UEFI Setup. Microsoft is also investigating boot problems in iSCSI environments that cause "boot device inaccessible" errors. Windows Server 2025 is the latest Long-Term Servicing Channel release, offering enhanced stability and performance.
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