gaming security

Windows gamers are waking up to a blunt reality: the Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows roughly one in three Steam-connected PCs still run Windows 10, and Microsoft’s formal end-of-support deadline is less than two weeks away — a convergence that sharpens security, compatibility, and fraud...

Electronic Arts has added a new gate to the PC door for Battlefield 6: the game now refuses to run on Windows machines that do not present a modern platform trust stack — specifically Secure Boot enabled (UEFI) and TPM 2.0 active — and many of the step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will block non‑compliant PCs at launch if they don’t meet Activision’s updated RICOCHET anti‑cheat prerequisites — most notably an active TPM 2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot — and there’s a narrow window to prepare legacy systems before the November 14, 2025 launch. Background...

Steam will stop supporting 32‑bit versions of Windows on January 1, 2026 — a quiet, inevitable end to a long era that leaves a tiny sliver of PC gamers with one clear instruction: upgrade or accept an unsupported Steam client and growing security risk. Background The shift away from 32‑bit...

Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...

Windows' built‑in security toolbox is larger and more capable than it has ever been, but several of its most visible safeguards can — paradoxically — reduce real‑world security when design and deployment interact with human behavior and system performance. Four features in particular — User...

Battlefield 6’s highly anticipated launch has brought new energy to the storied first-person shooter series, but many PC players have encountered an unexpected roadblock before they can even enter the heat of battle: the Secure Boot requirement. Anyone booting up Battlefield 6 only to be greeted...

A sweeping change in Battlefield 2042’s anti-cheat policy has set off a wave of confusion and urgency among PC gamers. With update v8.8.0, Secure Boot—a UEFI firmware feature typically reserved for thwarting malware at the bare-metal level—has become a non-negotiable prerequisite for anyone...

The next installment in Activision’s blockbuster franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, will break new ground—not just for its action-packed gameplay, but also as a technical milestone for PC gaming security. When Black Ops 7 launches later this year, it will become the first Call of Duty title...

The launch of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has ignited excitement among gamers worldwide, but a new technical hurdle—Secure Boot—has stopped many PC players in their tracks. For the first time in the franchise, Electronic Arts requires Secure Boot to be enabled on Windows 10 and 11 machines to...

Call of Duty’s relentless march toward ever more advanced technology has reached a new inflection point: with the official announcement that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will strictly require both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled on PC. This move, instituted by Activision and implemented through a...

Call of Duty fans on PC are encountering a new era in gaming system requirements as Activision, following in the footsteps of Electronic Arts and its launch of Battlefield 6, has announced the mandatory enablement of Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for Windows 11 and Windows 10 players. In a move that...

Electronic Arts (EA) has officially raised the bar for anti-cheat security in the PC gaming industry by requiring Secure Boot to be enabled for all Battlefield 6 players, beginning with the much-anticipated Open Beta. This move underscores EA’s evolving approach to combating in-game cheating and...

The highly anticipated launch of Battlefield 6 delivers a cutting-edge gaming experience to PC players, but it also brings a new layer of security requirements—chief among them, the need for Secure Boot to be enabled on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. As EA’s Javelin anti-cheat technology...

A seismic shift is rippling through PC gaming as Electronic Arts mandates Secure Boot activation for all Windows users wishing to enter the world of Battlefield 6. This requirement, announced on the eve of the game’s high-profile beta, underscores a new era in anti-cheat technology for...

Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that previously prevented users with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the release of update KB5063060, which addresses critical issues that had been causing system instability for...

For months, a cloud of frustration hung over gamers running Windows 11 who found themselves suddenly staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during heated matches of Fortnite or other popular online titles. This wasn’t just another garden-variety software crash—it was a system-level...

For months, a lingering roadblock stood between countless gamers and the latest innovations in Windows 11, sparking worry corners of the PC community haven’t seen since the days of Windows driver woes past. Microsoft’s decision to pause the Windows 11 24H2 update roll-out for a specific set of...

Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's termination of security updates for the operating system on the same date. This decision underscores the evolving landscape of software support...

As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, some changes signal seismic shifts in how communities interact with their favorite games. This year, one such signal arrives from Square Enix, the powerhouse developer behind Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)—an MMORPG that has captivated millions. The...