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Confirmed: Windows 11's August update can break DRM video playback
Winsage
September 23, 2025

Confirmed: Windows 11’s August update can break DRM video playback

The latest update to Windows 11, version 24H2, has introduced video playback challenges, particularly affecting copyrighted content. Users report issues after installing the optional August update, KB5064081, which has caused complications for digital TV applications, Blu-ray players, and DVD players. The problems stem from the Enhanced Video Renderer, leading to copyright protection errors, black screens, and playback interruptions. This issue does not affect streaming services. Microsoft is working on a resolution for these playback issues.
Windows 11's Snipping Tool now creates DIY animated GIFs
Winsage
June 20, 2025

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool now creates DIY animated GIFs

Microsoft has enhanced the Snipping Tool in Windows 11, allowing users to create animated GIFs directly from the application. This feature can be accessed using the Win + Shift + R shortcut and is currently available for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. The Snipping Tool now includes a "Create GIF" option, enabling users to record a selected screen area and save the animation as a GIF or share it directly. Users can export GIFs in "low" or "high quality," with a maximum length of 30 seconds, after which they can export as MP4. The feature supports multi-monitor setups and is exclusive to Insider versions of Windows 11 from build 11.2405.24.0, with a broader rollout anticipated in the summer.
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