visual glitches Archives

Winsage

December 19, 2025

Explained: Why you can’t move Windows 11 taskbar like Windows 10, according to Microsoft

Since the rollout of Windows 11, users have noted the absence of a movable taskbar, which was possible in Windows 10. Microsoft has not indicated plans to reintroduce this feature, as they believe it may not serve the majority of users. The taskbar in Windows 11 was developed from scratch without the code necessary for repositioning it. Microsoft’s data-driven approach prioritizes features that benefit the largest user base, leading to a focus on essential functionalities rather than customization options. Technical challenges arise from moving the taskbar, as it would require significant adjustments to app layouts and designs. Microsoft has instead restored drag-and-drop support on the taskbar and optimized it for smaller screens and touch devices. Recent updates have introduced AI-driven features, raising concerns about the feasibility of a movable taskbar as the focus shifts toward integrating AI rather than user customization.

Winsage

October 30, 2025

Windows 11 KB5044384 Update Bugs Task Manager, Causes PC Slowdowns

Users are reporting performance issues with Windows 11 linked to the preview update KB5044384, which has caused the Task Manager to display misleading data regarding CPU, memory, and disk usage. This bug affects IT administrators in enterprise environments, leading to potential operational inefficiencies. In addition to Task Manager discrepancies, users have experienced visual glitches and application crashes. Microsoft is aware of the issue and is working on a patch. Users can mitigate the slowdown by restarting the Task Manager process or rolling back the update. The situation highlights the challenges of balancing rapid feature deployment with system stability in Windows 11's development.

Winsage

September 30, 2025

I tried running Windows apps on Linux with Wine, but virtualization is still better

In recent explorations of running Windows applications on Linux, various solutions were tested, including WinApps, WinBoat, and Wine. Wine translates Windows API calls into POSIX calls in real time, allowing for lower overhead and improved performance, particularly with older applications. Successful installations included Winaero Tweaker, portable versions of Photofiltre 7 and Textroom, and Adobe Photoshop CS6, which had minor visual glitches but functional core features. DoubleKiller effectively identified duplicate files on Linux. The gaming experience with the Windows version of Re-Volt was positive, while attempts to install Microsoft Office 2016 were unsuccessful without an activation key. Modern applications faced significant challenges; Wine struggled with Adobe Creative Cloud, Affinity Photo 2, and Microsoft 365, while WPS Office had installation issues. The Wine team noted that newer applications are less likely to succeed due to complex UIs. In contrast, WinApps provided better support for more applications, despite performance trade-offs. The author expressed a preference for WinApps for modern applications and highlighted the superiority of native Linux apps for seamless functionality.

AppWizard

September 25, 2025

PSA: Don’t turn off motion blur in Silent Hill F unless you want some weird visual glitches

The author experienced technical glitches in Silent Hill F, including traversal stuttering and a graphics rendering issue where the game world shrank to the top-left quadrant of the screen while the user interface remained intact. This glitch was linked to the author's habit of disabling motion blur, which they realized was the cause of the problem. Additionally, the fog in the game is highlighted as a crucial atmospheric element, with some players using mods to remove it, which raises concerns about altering the game's essence. The game also features quirky elements like the Robbie the Rabbit costume that grants players pink bunny ears.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 4

Pre-Release 1.21.9 for Minecraft has been released, featuring various bug fixes to improve user experience. The Debug Options screen can now be accessed using F3 + F6 instead of F3 + F5. Bug fixes include: - MC-300216: Fixed the F3 + F5 debug settings menu issue on Mac keyboards. - MC-301735: Corrected a mismatch in the Server Management Protocol Kick command parameter. - MC-302039: Restored the block-breaking animation for conduits. - MC-302119: Fixed the lack of enchantment glint on patterned shields. - MC-302130: Eliminated visual glitches on mobs. - MC-302170: Player heads now display a glowing effect correctly. - MC-302240: Resolved various bugs affecting ranged weapons. The Pre-Release is available for Minecraft: Java Edition and can be installed via the Minecraft Launcher by enabling snapshots. Users are advised to back up their data as testing versions may corrupt worlds.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Borderlands 4 PC Performance Analysis: Terrible Optimization and Technical Issues

2K Games unveiled Borderlands 4, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The benchmarking setup included an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various graphics cards, including NVIDIA's RTX 4090 and AMD's RX 7900XTX. The game features adjustable graphics settings and supports technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4.0, and Intel XeSS 2.0. Borderlands 4 lacks a built-in benchmark tool, and testing showed it to be one of the most demanding non-path-traced games. At 1080p with Badass Settings, only the NVIDIA RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 achieved 60FPS, while at 1440p, only the RTX 5090 exceeded 60FPS. No GPU maintained smooth performance at 4K, with the RTX 5090 averaging 40FPS. Lowering settings to Medium was necessary for playable 60FPS at native 4K. Visuals did not justify the high GPU requirements, and players reported glitches, including missing sun reflections and low-quality terrain textures. Grass pop-in issues were noted, linked to Unreal Engine version 5.5.4.0, with potential improvements in version 5.6. Console users faced similar performance challenges.