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Microsoft confirms annoying Outlook Classic bug impacting many

Usama Jawad — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is actively investigating an Outlook bug happening in the classic version of the app and annoying many. Read more...

Microsoft has a fix for Windows 10, 11, and Server bug, but it's tricky

Usama Jawad — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has detailed a fix for a bug affecting tons of versions of Windows, but applying the patch is not as simple as going through Windows Update. Read more...

This is why your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold has not received OneUI 8.0 yet

Usama Jawad — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:16:01 +0000

Samsung has stopped the rollout of the OneUI 8.0 update to at least one Galaxy Z Fold variant because of a breaking bug. Read more...

Microsoft patches Windows bugs impacting NDI streaming performance and app installs

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates have fixed two major bugs that were impacting customers since last month. Read more...

Microsoft patches annoying Event Viewer bug in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has patched an Event Viewer bug impacting Windows 11, version 24H2 customers. However, the fix will be rolled out in stages. Read more...

Microsoft breaks reset and recovery options on older Windows versions, emergency update out

Usama Jawad — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that reset and recovery options are broken on many versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 after installing August's Patch Tuesday updates. Read more...

Instagram has a weird bug that doesn't allow sharing Reels with some, but there is a fix

Usama Jawad — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:44:01 +0000

Many Instagram users are experiencing a rather strange bug that restricts them from sharing Reels with certain profiles, but fortunately, someone has discovered a fix. Read more...

Can't close Facebook chat windows in a desktop browser? Here is a simple workaround

Martin Hodás — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:36:02 +0000

Many Facebook users across the world have noticed a bug causing their Messenger chat windows to stay stuck open. Luckily, until Meta fixes the bug, the workaround is really simple. Read more...

Google discloses CentOS Linux kernel vulnerabilities following failure to issue timely fixes

Usama Jawad — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:18:01 +0000

Google's Project Zero security team has publicly disclosed multiple flaws in certain Linux kernels and distros following Red Hat's inability to fix them within the 90-day deadline assigned by Google. Read more...

Latest Windows 11 update causing issues with Task Manager, Microsoft working on a fix

Usama Jawad — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has published an advisory regarding an issue introduced with the latest Windows 11 version 22H2 update that renders some UI elements of the Task Manager unreadable for many users. Read more...

Microsoft releases OOB Windows update to fix Domain Controller Kerberos authentication issue

Usama Jawad — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has released out-of-band Windows updates in order to patch issues in Kerberos authentication on Domain Controllers. The updates need to be installed manually via Microsoft Update Catalog. Read more...

iPhone 14 Pro owners complain of rattling camera with loud grinding sounds

Usama Jawad — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:18:02 +0000

Multiple iPhone 14 Pro owners are complaining that their device's camera does not work with third-party apps and actually starts shaking, rattling, and making disturbing grinding noises. Read more...

Apple won't allow you to upgrade your MacBook during Self Service Repair

Usama Jawad — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:24:01 +0000

Those excited about upgrading their MacBooks through Apple Self Service Repair are in for some disappointment as the company has stated that hardware upgrade processes are not supported. Read more...

PSA: You may get banned for redeeming Microsoft Rewards points, fix on the way

Usama Jawad — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:26:01 +0000

Microsoft Rewards members all over the world are complaining about being banned for no apparent reason while trying to redeem their points. That said, a partial fix has now been deployed. Read more...

Google Messages has a bug that could be draining your phone's battery

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:36:02 +0000

A recent bug in Google Messages is causing your phone's camera to remain open even when you're not using the app, leading to excessive battery drain and overheating. A fix is now rolling out. Read more...

Experiencing stick drift on Steam Deck? Fret not, a fix is already out

Usama Jawad — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:18:01 +0000

There have been many reports of Valve's Steam Deck showing signs of thumbstick drift even after light use. However, worry not, this is only due to a firmware issue that has now been fixed. Read more...

Samsung is investigating an issue with pixels on the S22 Ultra

Usama Jawad — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:16:01 +0000

Several people are reporting problems related to column of pixels randomly appearing on their Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra handsets. Samsung is investigating the issue and will release an update soon. Read more...

Google fixes white noise issue on Home and Nest that was causing people to lose sleep

Usama Jawad — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:14:02 +0000

Google has fixed an issue with the ambient white noise produced by its Google Assistant smart display and speaker devices that was actually causing people to lose sleep for the past few days. Read more...

Amazon finally rolls out fix for Appstore on Android 12

Usama Jawad — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:48:01 +0000

Amazon has rolled out a fix to its Appstore on Android 12. For the past two months, customers have been reporting issues related to launching existing apps or installing new ones from the Appstore. Read more...

Microsoft discovers macOS "Shrootless" vulnerability, patch now available

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed more details about a macOS vulnerability that it discovered and reported to Apple. A patch is now out for OS-level flaw "Shrootless" on macOS Monterey, Catalina, and Big Sur. Read more...

Microsoft's PrintNightmare patch breaks printing for some... again

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:26:02 +0000

Microsoft has recently revealed that a KB update in August's Patch Tuesday effectively breaks printing for some organizations by repeatedly requiring admin credentials when printing. Read more...

Microsoft releases fix for issue that breaks Taskbar in the latest Windows 11 builds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has released an official workaround for the problem in the latest Windows 11 insider builds 22449 and 22000.176, where the Taskbar, among others, would be unresponsive or totally empty. Read more...

Razer is fixing a bug which gives admin rights on Windows using just a Razer mouse

Usama Jawad — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:22:01 +0000

Razer has confirmed that it is working on patching an easily exploitable security issue which allows a local attacker to gain admin privileges to your system using just a Razer mouse or a dongle. Read more...

Windows 10 update causing high-pitched noise issues

Subir Kathuria — Sat, 15 May 2021 13:38:01 +0000

Microsoft Windows 10 update KB5000842 is causing a high-pitched noise while using Dolby Digital audio 5.1 in certain conditions. This issue has been confirmed in Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2. Read more...

Microsoft quietly fixes weird Windows 10 drive corruption bug, but only in Insider build

Usama Jawad — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:02:02 +0000

Accessing a particular location in Windows 10 throws an error message that a drive has been corrupted and needs to be fixed via restarting with chkdsk. A fix is not available in Windows 10 20H2. Read more...

The PlayStation Network is down for certain games

Usama Jawad — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:02:01 +0000

Following a six-hour outage on Xbox Live yesterday, the PlayStation Network appears to be down for certain games including Call of Duty: Warzone and Minecraft for the past several hours today. Read more...

'Hey Google' on Wear OS has been broken for months, but a fix is finally in the works

Usama Jawad — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:40:01 +0000

The "Hey Google" voice command used to trigger Google Assistant on Wear OS smartwatches has been broken for months. Google has now finally acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. Read more...

Google Project Zero discloses high severity elevation of privilege flaw in Windows

Usama Jawad — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:34:01 +0000

Following multiple delays from Microsoft, Google's Project Zero security team has disclosed yet another high severity security flaw in Windows. If exploited, it can cause elevation of privilege. Read more...

Your Cyberpunk 2077 save file will be irreversibly damaged if you collect too many items

Usama Jawad — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 07:48:01 +0000

If your save file in Cyberpunk 2077 becomes too big due to excessively collecting and crafting in-game items, it will become irreversibly corrupted and you will lose all progress contained in it. Read more...

Google exposes 'high' severity flaw in Adreno GPUs following Qualcomm's botched fix

Usama Jawad — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:52:01 +0000

Following a botched fix by Qualcomm which caused a new kernel privilege escalation bug, Google Project Zero has publicly disclosed details of a high severity security flaw in the Adreno GPU driver. Read more...

Microsoft is working on a fix for 'Error code 6' crash on Microsoft Edge for Mac

Mehrotra A — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has found a fix for the 'Error code 6' crash on Edge that has been causing problems for the Mac users. The company has not releaved all the details but is expected to roll out a patch soon. Read more...

Zoom will be rolling out new call controls for paid customers

Usman Khan Lodhi — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:32:01 +0000

In a bid to alleviate concerns resulting from the vulnerabilities being reported recently, Zoom will now let paying customers decide which countries their calls get routed through. Read more...

Microsoft reverts the change that muffled audio in Windows 10 and suggests a workaround

Ather Fawaz — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:00:02 +0000

With temporary fixes for its network adapter failures found in its latest 18362.356 build for Windows 10 (1903), the company has followed suit and addressed the woes surrounding the audio in games. Read more...

Twitter admits to 'accidentally' sharing some iOS location data with a partner

Usama Jawad — Tue, 14 May 2019 07:30:01 +0000

Twitter has admitted that it accidentally shared the location data of a subset of iOS users with a "trusted partner". However, the bug has now been resolved and the data has apparently been deleted. Read more...

Apple apologizes for FaceTime bug, fix coming next week

Usama Jawad — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:00:01 +0000

Apple has issued an apology for the FaceTime bug which allowed you to eavesdrop on others during group calls. An update to squash the bug will be rolled out to the public next week. Read more...

PlayStation 4 bug that crashed consoles last week has now been fixed

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:50:01 +0000

Sony has enlightened its community, letting folks know through its U.K. Twitter account that it has fixed the issue that would cause the PlayStation 4 to crash when receiving a malicious message. Read more...

Google finally responds to an eight-month-old panorama camera issue on the Pixel 2

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 23:06:02 +0000

For the past eight months, Google has ignored a problem with its Pixel 2. A user created a fix for the issue and now conveniently, Google has commented on the situation with a disappointing response. Read more...

Spectre Variant 4 disclosed, mitigations to result in another performance hit

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 May 2018 04:52:01 +0000

New variants of Spectre have been discovered by Microsoft and Google, which allow attackers to read privileged data. While mitigations will be available soon, they will result in a performance hit. Read more...

Microsoft is blocking the Windows 10 April 2018 update on some Alienware systems

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 03 May 2018 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has initiated an upgrade block for some Alienware systems, citing a ''known incompatibility'' as the reason. An unofficial fix by an Alienware Product Specialist has been released as well. Read more...

Microsoft is working on a fix for the Windows 10 freezing issue affecting Chrome

Usama Jawad — Thu, 03 May 2018 14:00:02 +0000

Microsoft has officially acknowledged the Windows 10 freezing bug affecting numerous users who upgraded to the April 2018 Update recently. The company intends to roll out the fix next week. Read more...