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Winsage

April 30, 2026

CISA, Microsoft warn of active exploitation of Windows Shell vulnerability (CVE-2026-32202)

Attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-32202, a zero-click vulnerability in Windows Shell, allowing authentication of victims' systems without user interaction. This vulnerability stems from an incomplete patch for CVE-2026-21510 and has been used by the APT28 group with weaponized LNK files to bypass Windows security. Although Microsoft addressed these vulnerabilities in February 2026, the risk remains as opening a folder with a malicious LNK file can still connect victims' machines to the attacker's server, initiating an NTLM authentication handshake that exposes the victim’s Net-NTLMv2 hash. This affects various versions of Windows 10, 11, and Windows Server. Microsoft released a patch for CVE-2026-32202 on April 14, 2026, but did not label it as actively exploited until more than two weeks later, leaving security teams unaware of its urgency. Organizations are advised to apply the patch and consider blocking outbound SMB traffic to mitigate risks.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

S&box makes nearly $1 million on launch day, and yes there are problems but that’s okay: ‘We love it when things break because then we get to fix them’

The gaming community has mixed reactions to the release of S&box, the successor to Garry's Mod, with some players dissatisfied and others hopeful for improvement. Facepunch Studios, the developer, reported technical challenges during the launch, including backend issues and a self-inflicted DDoS. Despite these hurdles, they remain optimistic about S&box's future and the role of AI in programming education. The game will not include an AI Assistant button, but Facepunch aims to enhance the discovery algorithm for quality content. They have chosen a forward rendering technique for better visual performance. Financially, S&box generated nearly million on its first day, leading Facepunch to double its Play Fund to million. A patch for S&box has been released to improve the game based on player feedback.

Winsage

April 29, 2026

Windows 11 April Patches Trigger Remote Desktop Bug

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue with the April updates to Windows 11, particularly affecting the Remote Desktop feature in mixed-scaling multi-monitor environments. Security warning dialogs may become unreadable, complicating the trust prompt process before initiating a connection. Temporary workarounds have been provided while a permanent solution is being developed. The issue arises from a new warning window introduced in April, which is difficult to read or interact with when different display scaling settings are used. Affected Windows 11 packages include KB5083769 and KB5082052. Users are advised to align scaling values across monitors or use keyboard navigation if the mouse fails to interact with the buttons. Microsoft added this bug to its known issues documentation on April 23 and updated it on April 27, indicating ongoing investigation and a cumulative update is anticipated to restore prompt clarity. The April release cycle also faced a separate regression related to BitLocker recovery, adding operational strain on administrators.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

When is the next PUBG update?

PUBG has a two-month update schedule, with the next significant update planned for June 2026. The recent 41.1 patch released in April 2026 introduced a new game mode called Xeno Point, two new attachments (Hybrid Scope and Tilted Grip), and a new Emergency Support Flare. The Jammer Pack received enhancements with level one and three variants, the latter available only in care packages. Players can exchange Enemy Blue Chips at Blue Chip Towers for supply drops, and destructible terrain has been added to Erangel. A crossover event with Stellar Blade has also been integrated into the game.

Winsage

April 29, 2026

5 ways your Windows updates are about to get a lot less painful

Microsoft is implementing changes to the Windows Update process in Windows 11 to address user frustrations. Key updates include: 1. Users can delay updates indefinitely by selecting specific end dates for pauses, extending up to 35 days at a time. 2. The Power menu will now include options for "Update and shut down" and "Update and restart," giving users more control over when updates are finalized. 3. Microsoft is consolidating updates to reduce the number of restarts to one per month. 4. Users will no longer be forced to install updates during the setup of a new Windows PC, allowing updates to occur in the background. 5. Microsoft will provide more detailed information on updates, particularly for driver updates, by clarifying the device class in the titles. These changes are expected to be tested in the Windows Insider program before being released to the general public.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Arc Raiders’ Riven Tides update didn’t fix the game’s biggest problem: Cheaters

The Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders introduced a new map and the Turbine threat but did not resolve ongoing cheating issues, leading to player dissatisfaction, including Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins' departure from the game. Since its launch in October 2025, player engagement has declined, with the average player count dropping from 241,000 in January 2026 to 76,000 in April 2026. Cheating has become widespread, affecting many players and compromising gameplay integrity. Embark Studios has acknowledged the problem and is working on solutions, but community frustration is growing, with many players leaving the game.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Marathon is looking to save you from grenade spam and being one-shot by the Ares

In the latest update, Marathon version 1.0.6.2, Bungie has adjusted the combat shotgun to address previous over-nerfing. They are extending the Sponsored Dire Marsh queue for at least another week, until May 6, to provide a balanced environment. Bungie is working on adjustments to grenade stock counts and stack sizes due to an overwhelming number of grenades in matches. The Ares railgun has gained popularity after recent buffs, allowing indefinite charge and improved stats, but the Impact Shockwave mod has caused one-shot kills, which Bungie plans to fix. The WSTR weapon's damage nerf was intended to be temporary, and it is expected to perform similarly against AI enemies as before while maintaining its two-shot-kill capability.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Windrose devs don’t have any progress wipes planned for early access, but ‘of course s**t happens’

Kraken Express, the developer of the early access survival game Windrose, announced on their Discord channel that there are currently no plans for world wipes as they develop the game towards its 1.0 release. They assured players that future updates will preserve player progress, despite acknowledging the unpredictable nature of early access. The developers aim to implement major updates without disrupting players' worlds and progress, addressing common issues faced in similar games.

Winsage

April 28, 2026

I investigated Windows 11’s massive 5GB monthly .msu updates. AI is only part of the problem.

Windows 11 updates have significantly increased in size, with monthly cumulative updates often exceeding 4GB and some approaching 5GB. One update can expand to nearly 9GB when extracted. Microsoft has shifted to delivering Latest Cumulative Updates (LCUs), which include all previous fixes, leading to larger update sizes over time. The introduction of Checkpoint Cumulative Updates aims to reduce this growth by establishing periodic baselines, but the effectiveness has been mixed. The May 2025 cumulative update saw a size increase from approximately 6.5GB to nearly 9GB, with new MSIX files related to semantic search and on-device AI contributing to this growth. Windows Update uses applicability logic to minimize download sizes for users, but enterprises must download full packages, resulting in increased storage costs. The average yearly storage cost for enterprises rose from about 11 GB in 2024 to 52 GB by 2026. Users can check their actual download sizes through the Windows Update settings and Event Viewer logs.

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

How to complete Battening Down in Arc Raiders

Completing the Battening Down quest in Arc Raiders involves three main tasks: 1. Photograph the cracks in the Wavebreaker sea wall, specifically at the southern end of one of the substantial concrete struts in the northeast. 2. Fix the leaking oil pipe located northeast across the Wavebreaker; the correct pipeline is the rightmost and only intact one, where the repair icon appears at the southern end. 3. Sample the shoreline near Azzurro Beach by interacting with a pile of seaweed located slightly north of the beach area.