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Winsage

May 23, 2026

Microsoft solves case of vanishing Windows 11 desktop — fix is rolling out for blank desktop, taskbar freezes and other flakiness

Windows 11 has been experiencing interface issues, including a freezing taskbar, unresponsive File Explorer, and blank desktops, which Microsoft has categorized as 'general reliability' issues. To address these concerns, Microsoft is rolling out the May update for Windows 11, which began distribution last week. This update aims to enhance the reliability of components like explorer.exe, taskbar menus, and Task View interactions. Users may experience improvements in performance, particularly during sign-in processes and when managing items in File Explorer's Quick Access. The update is also being tested for the upcoming 26H1 version for Arm-based Snapdragon devices. Despite the positive changes, some users remain cautious about potential new glitches.

Tech Optimizer

May 23, 2026

CVE-2026-9082: Critical Drupal Core SQLi Flaw

Drupal has issued critical security updates for a vulnerability in Drupal Core, identified as CVE-2026-9082, which affects sites using PostgreSQL databases. This flaw allows anonymous attackers to exploit the system through arbitrary SQL injection, posing risks such as sensitive information disclosure, privilege escalation, and remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated 20 out of 25 by Drupal and 6.5 out of 10 by CVE.org. It specifically impacts the database abstraction API, which fails to properly sanitize queries. The fixed versions include 11.3.10, 11.2.12, 11.1.10, 10.6.9, 10.5.10, and 10.4.10, with best-effort patches available for unsupported versions 9.5 and 8.9. Organizations are advised to inventory their Drupal installations, verify PostgreSQL usage, and prioritize patching for public-facing sites.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Riot Games Says It ‘Would Not and Cannot’ Use Vanguard Anti-Cheat to Brick PCs After Rumors Spread

Riot Games has clarified that its Vanguard anti-cheat system does not have the capability to damage players' PCs or disable their devices. The company stated that the "paperweights" referenced in a social media post were cheat devices that had been rendered ineffective by updates to the Vanguard system, which enforces security features on accounts using Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheating devices. While cheaters may experience hardware faults when using these cheats, this is a consequence of their actions, and only those using DMA-based cheats would encounter issues. Riot Games reassured players that their PCs would not be "bricked" due to Vanguard's operations.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Thank You for Playing Forza Horizon 6!

The Forza Horizon 6 development team is utilizing community feedback from the Forza Feedback Portal to shape the game's future. Players can share suggestions, upvote feature requests, and report bugs to improve the gameplay experience. The Forza Discord allows players to connect and form Convoys, while the game features events like Car Meets and Drag Meets to foster community engagement. Players are encouraged to follow @ForzaHorizon on social media for updates and visit Forza.net for more information on upcoming changes.

Tech Optimizer

May 22, 2026

Microsoft confirms two major Defender security issues — so update now or face possible attack

Microsoft has addressed two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in its Defender antivirus software: CVE-2026-41091 (privilege escalation) and CVE-2026-45498 (denial of service). The patches were delivered through Malware Protection Engine version 1.1.26040.8 and Antimalware Platform version 4.18.26040.7. Users are advised to verify their software versions to ensure they have the latest updates. Both vulnerabilities have been included in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, requiring federal agencies to patch them or stop using the affected software by June 3.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Android Auto 17.0 Is Rolling Out To Users – Here’s How You Can Get It Early

Android 17, set to arrive in 2026, will allow users to manually download updates by visiting Android's Developer site for ADB tools and OTA images. Users can sideload the update by booting a Google Pixel device into Recovery Mode and connecting it to a computer. For a streamlined experience, users can opt in as testers for future releases through Google Play. The Android Auto 17.0 beta will not include support for video applications like YouTube or widget support, which is planned for future updates. The update focuses on behind-the-scenes enhancements, with significant changes expected later. Once widget functionality is activated, Android Auto may transition to a three-panel interface displaying multiple information cards, and Google plans to expand widget compatibility for smartphones in supported vehicles.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 publisher is confident enough in its release date to brag about the ungodly amounts of money it’s about to make

Take-Two Interactive has scheduled the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 for November 19. CEO Strauss Zelnick predicts that fiscal year 2027 will set new records for operating performance due to this launch. Take-Two's revenue for fiscal year 2026 was .72 billion, and it expects revenues between billion and .2 billion for fiscal 2027, indicating a significant year-over-year increase. The company is also preparing for a marketing strategy for GTA 6 as anticipation builds among the gaming community.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

PC Gamers Can Save $50 And Claim 2 Free Games, Tomb Raider Included

The Epic Games Store is offering two free games for a limited time: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Down In Bermuda. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, normally priced at .99, features enhanced visuals, modernized controls, and a new challenge mode, and includes the original polygonal graphics option. Down In Bermuda, typically retailing for .99, is an indie adventure game where players solve puzzles on six islands. Both games are available for free until May 28 at 4 PM BST and can be kept indefinitely once claimed. This offer is exclusive to PC users.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Bungie isn’t immediately making Destiny 3, is planning layoffs, reports Bloomberg

Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will no longer receive live service content updates. There are currently no specific projects greenlit for the Destiny 2 development team. Bungie is transitioning to focus on incubating its next games, with a spin-off titled Payback in the pipeline. The extraction shooter Marathon has launched but has not met sales expectations. Bungie plans to introduce a more casual PvE mode in an upcoming update to attract players from the Arc Raiders community.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

40K XCOM-like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is getting a sequel and this time we’ll get to purge ‘seven distinctive enemy factions’

In 1998, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate was released as a turn-based tactics game featuring the Ultramarines and Chaos. In 2022, Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters was launched, focusing on the Grey Knights and their battle against Chaos, drawing inspiration from the XCOM series. Daemonhunters received feedback regarding limited enemy diversity, primarily featuring Nurgle's minions. A sequel is announced to introduce seven distinct enemy factions. The Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed updates including a release date and DLC roadmap for Dawn of War 4, a new Skitarii class for Darktide, a platformer with a ratman protagonist, and tiger warrior DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3. Updates will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.