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Steam FFVII release hits sour note with speed glitches and launch woes
gaming15 hours ago

Steam FFVII release hits sour note with speed glitches and launch woes

Square Enix’s Steam release of the original Final Fantasy VII has drawn mostly negative reviews from veterans, who point to speed-related desync between actions and audio after a patch, poor background upscaling, crashes on launch, and the removal of the 2013 version. While QoL tweaks like a 3x speed option exist, many players see flawed QA and preservation concerns as the larger issue, though some still hope for future fixes.

FFVII’s New Steam Release Sparks Bug-Ridden Backlash
games20 hours ago

FFVII’s New Steam Release Sparks Bug-Ridden Backlash

Kotaku reports that Final Fantasy VII’s latest Steam re-release dropped Feb 24 and already has an overwhelmingly negative reception, with only 36% of 308 reviews positive. Critics cite a forced launcher, stuttering sound, broken resolution options, blurry visuals, and missing features from the delisted 2013 Edition; some patches have fixed issues like doubling the FPS to 30, though that sped up animations, and further patches are anticipated as updates continue.

January 2026 Windows Update Sparks Fresh Bugs, Hitting Outlook and Cloud Apps
technology1 month ago

January 2026 Windows Update Sparks Fresh Bugs, Hitting Outlook and Cloud Apps

The January Patch Tuesday Windows update, designed to fix security flaws, also introduced several fresh bugs: Outlook freezing/not responding (with PSTs on OneDrive), app errors when opening cloud-saved files, and licensing/Store issues for some apps. Microsoft released at least one out-of-band fix for Remote Desktop and Secure Launch, but many problems remain unresolved. Workarounds include using Outlook on the web, moving PST files off OneDrive, or uninstalling the update while awaiting a fuller fix.

Windows 11 2025: Bugs, Fixes, and Hidden Features to Know
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 2025: Bugs, Fixes, and Hidden Features to Know

The article criticizes 2025 as a disastrous year for Windows 11 due to persistent bugs, intrusive AI features, and a chaotic update process, which have eroded user trust. It highlights Microsoft's obsession with AI, the problematic 'Continuous Innovation' strategy, and the decline in quality, while also noting some positive improvements and emerging competition from Android PCs, Valve, and Apple. The author suggests that Microsoft needs to overhaul its update approach and reconsider its AI integration to restore confidence in Windows.

Microsoft Releases Hotfix for Windows 11 October Update Bugs
technology4 months ago

Microsoft Releases Hotfix for Windows 11 October Update Bugs

A mandatory Windows 11 security update (KB5066835) has caused significant issues for some users, including disabling mice, keyboards, and network connections. Microsoft is working on a hotfix, which may take several days, and recommends checking for updates and rebooting to facilitate the rollback. Temporary workarounds involving registry modifications are also suggested.