Microsoft has closed out a bug that made Windows 11 games, media players and some productivity programs quit without warning, and the repair shipped in the October 2026 Patch Tuesday rollup, KB5127648 ...

Back in September, Microsoft released optional preview update KB5124010, which caused issues with Windows 11’s built-in decoding of Dolby Digital AC-3 audio. The bug caused some games and apps to ...

Windows 11 applications that depend on AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio decoding can shut down unexpectedly after the KB5124010 preview update, Microsoft has confirmed. Games, media players and certain ...

Windows XP can now run selected GeForce GTX 10 series cards through an unofficial driver patch. We still would not recommend blindly installing AI-generated drivers.

Crackling or popping audio on Windows? Work through cable checks, sound settings, troubleshooters, and driver fixes to improve playback. That snap, crackle, and pop coming through your speakers is not ...

As we touched on above, Technique Points play a crucial role in upgrading Logan's abilities. To get more Technique Points, you're going to need more XP, and what better way to level up more quickly ...

Microsoft’s monthly Windows updates aim to fix bugs and vulnerabilities, but they also often create new glitches. That’s the case with the September Patch Tuesday rollout, which is apparently stifling ...

Microsoft has confirmed that USB audio devices may fail on some Windows systems after installing the KB5124008 and KB5124012 September 2026 security updates. This known issue affects only devices ...

Microsoft says KB5124008 (Sept. 8) can disable USB Audio Class 1.0 devices on Windows 11 (24H2, 25H2, 26H1), causing Code 10 errors, muted output, and unresponsive sound controls; multichannel modes ...

If the Windows Audio service is stuck on Stopping in the Services Manager, here is what you can do to troubleshoot it. Whether you use an external sound system or the built-in speakers/microphone of ...