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How to Get Minesweeper and Seven Other Classic Games Back in Windows 11
Winsage
April 26, 2025

How to Get Minesweeper and Seven Other Classic Games Back in Windows 11

Classic Windows games like Spider, Minesweeper, and Hearts have been missed since Windows 8 was introduced in 2012. A simple installer from Winaero allows users to run these games on Windows 8, 10, or 11, with enhancements for higher resolution screens while maintaining original gameplay. The collection includes Chess, FreeCell, Hearts, Mahjong, Minesweeper, Purble Place, Solitaire, and Spider Solitaire. Users can also install the Internet Games collection from the 2000s, though it may be less useful due to a shut-down server. After installation, games can be accessed via the start menu without ads or prompts. However, the games may stop working after major Windows updates, requiring users to rerun the installer to restore access.
Microsoft fixes actively exploited Windows CLFS zero-day (CVE-2025-29824)
Winsage
April 8, 2025

Microsoft fixes actively exploited Windows CLFS zero-day (CVE-2025-29824)

April 2025 Patch Tuesday introduced fixes for over 120 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824) that is actively exploited. CVE-2025-29824 is a user-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), allowing privilege escalation to SYSTEM on compromised Windows machines. Microsoft has patched 32 CLFS vulnerabilities since 2022, with six exploited in the wild. Updates for Windows 10 are not yet available. Other notable vulnerabilities include CVE-2025-26663 and CVE-2025-26670, both unauthenticated user-after-free vulnerabilities in Windows LDAP, and CVE-2025-27480 and CVE-2025-27482 in Windows Remote Desktop Services. None of these vulnerabilities have been patched for Windows 10 systems, but updates are forthcoming. Microsoft reversed its decision to discontinue driver update synchronization to WSUS servers, confirming that WSUS will continue to synchronize driver updates.
Chinese hackers abuse Microsoft tool to get past antivirus and cause havoc
Tech Optimizer
February 19, 2025

Chinese hackers abuse Microsoft tool to get past antivirus and cause havoc

Trend Micro's Threat Hunting team has identified a new tactic used by the Chinese hacking group Earth Preta (Mustang Panda), which employs the Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector to evade antivirus detection. The malware checks for ESET antivirus on the target system and, if absent, exploits the waitfor.exe function to inject malicious code into legitimate processes. Earth Preta uses Setup Factory to deliver its payloads, utilizing MAVInject.exe to inject harmful code. After injection, the malware connects to a command and control (C2) server controlled by the attackers. The attack shares similarities with previous campaigns, supporting attribution to Earth Preta.
Clapper Media Player Adds New Features, Official Windows Build
Winsage
February 12, 2025

Clapper Media Player Adds New Features, Official Windows Build

Clapper 0.8.0 introduces a libpeas-based plugin system, enhancing its media playback capabilities for other applications. Key features include an exit fullscreen keyboard shortcut (esc), a "New Window" menu item, an option to clear the playback queue, and a middle-click functionality for resizing the app window to the media aspect ratio. This version also officially supports Microsoft Windows, with the installer available on the Clapper GitHub releases page. Users can download Clapper from Flathub or build it from source, requiring GNOME 47 and associated media runtimes. An older version is available for Ubuntu users as a DEB package or unofficial snap.
The Free Way to Run Windows on an Apple Silicon Mac
Winsage
November 27, 2024

The Free Way to Run Windows on an Apple Silicon Mac

Apple no longer supports Boot Camp for running Windows on Silicon Macs, but alternatives exist. Microsoft recommends Windows 365 for remote access and Parallels Desktop for virtualization. UTM, an open-source application based on the QEMU emulator, allows users to create a virtual machine for running Windows alongside macOS. UTM supports both the Arm version of Windows, which runs efficiently on Apple Silicon, and emulation of the x86 version, though with potential performance drawbacks. UTM is not ideal for gaming due to the lack of GPU emulation. To set up Windows on a Mac using UTM, users need to download UTM from GitHub or the Mac App Store and obtain a copy of Windows 11. After downloading the Windows ISO, users create a new virtual machine in UTM, choosing to either virtualize or emulate the operating system. Users allocate memory and storage, select a shared folder, and then start the virtual machine to install Windows. After installation, drivers must be installed to enhance functionality, allowing for better display resolution and internet access.
Have a Windows problem that you just can't fix? Try this ultimate troubleshooting trick
Winsage
October 24, 2024

Have a Windows problem that you just can’t fix? Try this ultimate troubleshooting trick

A cumulative update failed to install on a Windows Insider build, presenting error code 0x800f0990. To resolve this, a Windows repair installation was performed using an ISO file, which allows for an in-place upgrade without erasing personal files or applications. The process involves mounting the ISO, running the setup, and selecting the option to keep personal files and settings. After completing the installation, the problematic update installed successfully, and an issue with the infrared camera for Windows Hello was also resolved.
10 tweaks you didn't know you can make in Windows 11 with the Group Policy Editor
Winsage
October 9, 2024

10 tweaks you didn’t know you can make in Windows 11 with the Group Policy Editor

Windows 11 Pro editions and above include access to the Group Policy Editor, allowing users to modify various settings that enhance their experience. Users can disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus, bypass Windows Update safeguards, disable USB drives, disable OneDrive, stop automatic driver updates, stop toast notifications, block software installations, prevent unexpected restarts, disable Command Prompt and PowerShell, and block access to the Control Panel and Settings apps. Each of these adjustments can be made by navigating through specific paths in the Group Policy Editor and applying the necessary changes.
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