gaming security

As Microsoft approaches the final curtain call for Windows 10, the ripples are reaching far beyond the realm of operating system updates and security patches and into the everyday experience of PC gamers. Among the earliest—and arguably the most impactful—casualties of this OS transition is...

Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...

Call of Duty: WWII, a World War II-themed first-person shooter released in 2017, enjoyed a renaissance in player numbers this July as it landed on PC Game Pass for the first time, drawing in a vast new wave of players lured by nostalgia and the allure of a “new” classic. But in what is now a...

Over the past decade, Windows 10 solidified its stance as the quintessential operating system for PC gaming, providing a stable foundation with broad hardware compatibility and robust driver support. However, recent trends from the June Steam Hardware Survey signal a sea change in the...

Solitaire has long held a special place in the hearts of Windows users, dating back to its earliest digital incarnation in the 1990s. For millions, it was their introduction to the world of computer gaming—simple, rewarding, and always just a few clicks away. With each iteration of Windows...

Microsoft's recent announcement of a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD has sparked considerable speculation about the future direction of the Xbox console. This collaboration hints at a potential paradigm shift: the integration of the Windows operating system into the next-generation...

When Microsoft moves swiftly to patch a catastrophic bug, it makes headlines not only because of the criticality of the issue but also due to the vast numbers of users involved. This has been the case with the recent out-of-band Windows 11 24H2 emergency update (KB5063060), rolled out across a...

Here’s a clear summary of the recent Windows 11 update regarding system crashes when launching games: What happened? Microsoft discovered that the June 2025 security update (KB5060842) for Windows 11 version 24H2 caused issues with games that use Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). When affected users...

Here is a summary of the official Microsoft Support article for the June 11, 2025—KB5063060 (OS Build 26100.4351) Out-of-band update for Windows 11 version 24H2: Key Points from KB5063060 (OS Build 26100.4351) — Out-of-band Release Date: June 11, 2025 Applies to: Windows 11 version 24H2, all...

In a significant move to bolster anti-cheat measures, Electronic Arts (EA) has mandated the activation of Secure Boot for players of Battlefield 2042. This requirement, introduced in Update 8.8.0, aims to counteract sophisticated cheating techniques that exploit vulnerabilities during the...

The digital battlefield has changed dramatically over the past few years, with “Battlefield 2042” remaining a fixture in the popular consciousness—sometimes for all the wrong reasons. As Electronic Arts and DICE edge closer to introducing the next iteration in the storied Battlefield franchise...

A sudden wave of panic rippled through the gaming community this week following widespread reports of a massive Steam data leak, which allegedly compromised account information for more than 89 million users. As rumors and speculation intensified across social media and tech forums, Valve, the...

For gamers invested in competitive titles like Valorant, running into obscure system errors can be the ultimate frustration—especially when those errors are tied not to game performance, but to system-level security features like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. Since the introduction of Windows 11...

Windows 10 Surpasses Windows 11 with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D: Benchmark Surprises Divide Gamers and Enthusiasts A new chapter in the Windows versus Windows debate has unfolded, this time driven by compelling benchmark results that place Windows 10 ahead of its successor, Windows 11, when paired...