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Microsoft confirms a Windows update can close games that use AC-3 audio
Winsage
October 8, 2026

Microsoft confirms a Windows update can close games that use AC-3 audio

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue related to a Windows update (KB5124010) released on September 22, 2026, which has caused unexpected closures of various games that rely on AC-3 audio decoding. This issue affects Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2, while server editions remain unaffected. The problem primarily impacts legacy applications that depend on Windows' built-in audio decoding, particularly older PC games using the Dolby Digital codec for pre-rendered cutscenes and licensed soundtracks. Microsoft has confirmed the issue but has not provided a list of affected titles, workarounds, or a resolution timeline. The status remains unchanged as of October 7, and the issue persists regardless of user action.
VPN Deal of the Week: This single subscription gives you a VPN, antivirus, password management, and secure storage for less than NordVPN
Tech Optimizer
October 7, 2026

VPN Deal of the Week: This single subscription gives you a VPN, antivirus, password management, and secure storage for less than NordVPN

Norton VPN Plus plan starts at .49 per month and includes antivirus protection, password management, dark web monitoring, and 10GB of secure cloud storage. It is positioned as a more comprehensive option compared to NordVPN and Surfshark, which lacks certain features. Norton VPN has evolved to offer a full security suite for under .50 per month and includes a 60-day money-back guarantee for users to evaluate the service.
The best Android games released this year
BetaBeacon
October 3, 2026

The best Android games released this year

Nintendo released Pictonico!, a game where players can turn their own pictures into mini WarioWare-style games, resulting in chaotic and fun challenges based on the photos.
You can now turn your Android handheld into a Steam Deck, and here's the proof
BetaBeacon
September 30, 2026

You can now turn your Android handheld into a Steam Deck, and here’s the proof

Valve has released Steam OS for Arm devices, which has been ported to Android handhelds by developers. The Arm version of Steam OS can run from a microSD card on supported devices like the AYN Odin 2 family and Retroid Pocket 6. The performance of games on Steam OS Arm varies, with some games working well and others not booting up at all. While there are other apps available for playing Steam games on Android, the release of Steam OS for Arm devices is a significant development in preparation for a potential Arm-powered Steam Deck in the future.
The dream of running GTA V natively on Android just died
BetaBeacon
September 29, 2026

The dream of running GTA V natively on Android just died

The GTA V Android port project has been shut down by parent company Take-Two Interactive with a cease-and-desist letter, ending hopes of a native and optimized version of the game on Android phones. The project aimed to run the game natively on ARM hardware, but relied on leaked source code and violated strict modding policies, leading to its closure on October 3, 2026. The project's source code will not be released publicly to avoid further legal issues. This leaves emulation and cloud streaming as the only options for mobile gamers to play GTA V on their Android phones.
A Windows 10 Update Was Force Triggering Copilot To Run Every Time A File Was Clicked, Leading To Frequent Crashes That Logged The Culprit As Microsoft Edge
Winsage
September 28, 2026

A Windows 10 Update Was Force Triggering Copilot To Run Every Time A File Was Clicked, Leading To Frequent Crashes That Logged The Culprit As Microsoft Edge

Microsoft's Windows 10 update "KB5126256," intended as a licensing preparation package for Extended Security Updates, has caused issues for users, including one Reddit user whose File Explorer crashes when clicking on files due to the automatic activation of the Copilot feature. The crashes were misleadingly attributed to Microsoft Edge, but further investigation revealed they were linked to "mscopilot_proxy.exe" and the module "ShellEh6055x64.dll," associated with the 4t Tray Minimizer application. Users have reported that uninstalling problematic updates can provide temporary relief, while some have chosen to disable updates entirely, despite Windows not offering a complete option to do so.
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