2023-08-02 12:29:22
Microsoft has now started selling replacement parts for its Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller on its website. The store not only offers replacement sticks and buttons, but also entire circuit boards. Replacement parts are available in a range of repair kits, including cheaper kits which only include the buttons, or more expensive kits which include a replacement PCBA and motor assembly. Replacement parts are currently only available in the North American market, according to Xbox Insider program manager Brad Rossetti, who made the announcement via Twitter. Several limited edition Xbox controllers have been released recently for gaming, including the recently unveiled Xbox Starfield Limited Edition controller. Microsoft also recently released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed controllers that smell like pizza. Unfortunately, these are only available to contest winners.
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Windows 11 fixes app notifications bug and improves screen brightness
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-31 17:57:17
The optional July update (KB5028254) for Windows 11 was released on July 26, 2023. Among the 27 changes made, we highlight the correction of a bug in the VPN connection, improvement of more accurate screen brightness settings and the solution of an error affecting display and/or audio devices.
If you’re experiencing issues with app notifications on Windows 11 22H2, it’s worth downloading and installing this optional preview update. Previously, users reported that some notifications did not appear or were only listed in the notification center. According to Microsoft, the problem was related to Windows Push Notification Services (WNS).
Optional July Update (KB5028254) for Windows 11 22H2
Optional July Update (KB5028254) for Windows 11 improves screen brightness and fixes bug with notifications. Source: Oficina da Net
The optional July 2023 patch for Windows 11 brings fixes and improvements. Among the changes made, the KB5028254 update highlights the following:
Fixed a bug in the Windows notification platform. The issue affects how much power your device uses. Resolved an issue affecting user mode printer drivers. They unloaded unexpectedly. This occurred by sending the print command to multiple print queues for the same printer driver. Improved Windows kernel vulnerable driver blacklist, DriverSiPolicy.p7b. It adds drivers that are at risk of Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks. Fixed a bug affecting Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). The issue copied unsigned WDAC policies to the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) disk partition. This partition is reserved for signed policies.
How to download the update now
To get the performance improvements provided by the new Windows 11 update, follow these steps:
Step 01: Click on the Windows flag underneath to open the start menu.
Step 02: Select the gear symbol in the left corner below the column.
Step 03: Scroll down and select “update & security”.
Step 04: Select “check for updates”.
Step 05: Select “Download and install” under updates.
Manually download and install the KB5028254 update
You can download the KB5028254 update for Windows 11 manually here. After accessing the Microsoft Update catalog page, follow the steps below.
Step 01: When accessing the Microsoft Update catalog, there will be several updates available. You will need to locate the patch compatible with the KB5028254 update for the version of Windows 11 that is on your computer.
Step 02: Select the “Download” button next to the Windows 11 version you want to download.
Step 03: Right click on the link and select “save as” to start the download.
What do you think of the fixes and enhancements? Comment below and share your opinion with us!
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Fix for Windows 10 and Windows 11 ‘Update and Shutdown’ Restart Issue Revealed by Microsoft Engineer
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-31 07:11:09
Many foreign users have complained that the “Update and Shutdown” option of Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems does not work. (Photo / Dazhi / Associated Press) Many foreign users complained that Microsoft (Microsoft)’s Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, if you press the “Update and Shut Down” button, the computer will always restart. In this regard, an unnamed Microsoft engineer also exposed possible reasons. Many netizens complained on the forum Reddit that Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, whenever the “Update and Shutdown” button is pressed, the computer will not automatically shut down, but restart, so that it will stay on all night. One of the users was quite helpless regarding this, “If you have to restart anyway, why is there an option to “update and close”? I thought it would restart a few times and then shut down.” In addition, there is also a user He pointed out in the Facebook forum that he didn’t want the device to waste power, this bug is really inconvenient. It is reported that the currently reported problems all appear in Windows10 KB5028166 and Windows11 KB5028185 systems. According to the “WindowsLatest” report, a Microsoft engineer who did not want to be named said that the possible reasons for the bug, one is that the “Quick Start” function of Windows has an error, which makes the system restart; The update has not been installed, or the update has not yet completed, so the system must be restarted to continue installing the file. As for whether Microsoft will find and fix this bug in future versions, it is still unknown.
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WhatsApp launches video messages (which all other apps already have)
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-07-27 16:52:27
In a year particularly rich in news for the “lazy” of WhatsApp, today arrive instant video messages, or rather the equivalent with the videos of the famous voice messages; a function common to many messaging apps but which until now was missing from the most used app of all. You can send clips up to 60 seconds long: just press the same voicemail button to switch to video mode and hold to record. Likewise, you can swipe up to lock the function and save the video without having to hold it constantly. The videos sent will be played automatically by the recipient, but without audio: to activate it, just touch them. And like all WhatsApp messages, Quick Videos are protected with end-to-end encryption, for maximum privacy. The feature is rolling out for Android and iOS, but won’t be rolling out for the next few weeks, so don’t worry if you don’t have the ability to immediately impress your friends with instant video.
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