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Microsoft finally fixes Update and Shutdown to actually turn off the computer
Microsoft has done it. It has finally fixed a bug that was causing the “Update and Shutdown” option to restart the computer. An option to “Update and Restart” exists, but a bug in the operating system was causing both options to reboot the PC, so the user would have to turn off the computer manually. This issue affected both Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2.
As for what the bug was, Microsoft has not revealed it. It just says it identified the issue, and has resolved the problem. It remains to be seen whether it actually fixed the bug. Microsoft says the fix is included in the latest Preview Update, and that it will be shipped as part of the next Patch Tuesday update on November 11. The patch is being rolled out gradually, so it may take a while before it is available for everyone.
Meanwhile, the Redmond company has confirmed that a bug in the October Preview Update, aka the KB5067036 update, is causing Task Manager to open multiple instances. When users try to close it using the X button, only the GUI disappears from view, the app itself stays open in the background, using system resources. Microsoft says it is investigating the issue, and will provide a fix in a future Windows Update.
GTA 6 launch delayed to November 2026
Rockstar Games has announced that it has pushed back the launch of GTA 6 by six months. The highly-anticipated open world, third-person shooter, which was set to release on May 26, 2026, will now be released on November 19, 2026. This is the second time the game’s release has been delayed. Rockstar says it needs more time to polish the game to ensure a high-quality release. Publisher, Take-Two, released a statement stating that it fully supports Rockstar’s decision.
Fans who were eagerly anticipating the game’s release were naturally disappointed by the news. It’s worth noting that Rockstar has only confirmed the Grand Theft Auto 6 release date for the Xbox Series S, X and PlayStation 5. It is unclear when the PC version may be launched, players may have to wait until 2027 or 2028 to get their hands on GTA 6 for PC.
YouTube TV no longer has Disney, ESPN after failing to agree a new contract
YouTube TV, the subscription service which costs $82 per month, has lost access to Disney’s entire line up of channels, including ESPN, ABC, etc. The two companies had an agreement, which expired on October 30th, and negotiations to renew the contract have resulted in failure. Both Google and Disney have been vocally critical of each other in the media.
Google claims that Disney had threatened to black out its services and followed up on it, to force its hand in a deal that would raise the cost of its service for users. Disney says Google was trying to abuse its dominant position to undercut industry-standard terms. Due to this feud, about 10 million YouTube TV subscribers lost access to sporting events including the NFL, NBA, College Football, etc. Both companies want the other to
Ads on YouTube mobile apps just became worse
Staying on the topic of YouTube, there is more bad news, this time for users of the mobile app. Ads on YouTube’s app are now more annoying than ever. After an aggressive anti-ad blocking campaign to promote YouTube Premium, and the re-introduction of YouTube Premium Lite, Google has now made a change to the side panel of the streaming app. Prior to this change, users could tap the close icon to hide the side panel, to watch the video. Else, it would take up half the screen. Now, you can’t close this panel, which forces you to watch ads related to the products featured in the video, or ads that YouTube thinks you may like.
The YouTube TV app is getting AI upscaling for old videos that were uploaded at resolutions below 1080p, and will allow content creators to add QR codes for products in their videos to make shopping quicker and easier.
Linux Mint is revamping its Start Menu and troubleshooting tools
Linux Mint is making some major changes to the Cinnamon Menu. The distro’s Start Menu now detaches from the panel, and now has a description for each item that is listed. Users will be able to choose where the search bar should appear, on the top of the menu, or at the bottom. The system buttons for Lock Screen, Log Out, Shut Down can be moved to the right side of the menu, or placed on the left.
Linux Mint’s System Reports tool is being renamed as the System Information tool. It will display 4 additional pages with data about the USB devices that are plugged in, the graphics card and hardware acceleration, PCI components and drivers, and a BIOS page with details about the Motherboard, BIOS, boot mode and secure-boot. These improvements are expected to ship as part of the Linux Mint 22.3 update in December this year, while Mint 23 could bring improved support for the Wayland session.
The Play Store is not malware-free, despite Google’s claims
Google has made some serious decisions this year related to Android. The next iteration of the mobile OS will require all app developers to register with the Android Developer Console, pay Google a fee, and submit a Government ID. These requirements apply to developers who distribute their app outside the Play Store too. Google claims that this will not kill sideloading, and says that verification for app developers will reduce the amount of malware on Android. The Mountain View company claims that its recent analysis found over 50 times more malware from internet-sideloaded sources than on the Play Store. This claim has been disputed by experts, who say that there is no evidence to establish the facts.
In stark contrast to this, a report published by cybersecurity firm, Zscaler, says that the Google Play Store had seen 42 Million malware downloads in the previous year. It appears that threat actors are abandoning credit card fraud, to focus on hijacking mobile app payments. The report mentions that 239 malicious apps were being distributed under the guise of productivity and workflow tools. These fake apps were downloaded 42 Million times by users.