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  • Windows 11 gets Patch Tuesday update addressing significant Taskbar issue.

    Windows 11 gets Patch Tuesday update addressing significant Taskbar issue.

    Microsoft issued the July Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 this week, which includes important fixes, particularly addressing a notable issue with the Taskbar. This specific bug primarily impacted users of the Windows N edition, who may have experienced the Taskbar disappearing or becoming unresponsive unexpectedly.

    Windows 11 gets July update on Patch Tuesday

    The KB5040442 update is for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, and KB5040431 is for Windows 11 21H2, with compilations 22621.3880, 22631.3880, and 22000.3079, respectively.

    The bug in Taskbar impacts only Windows N edition users who have certain media features turned off by default or manually disabled in the control panel, as stated by Microsoft.

    The problem is officially described as:

    After installing the KB5039302 update, there may be difficulty displaying or using the taskbar on Windows N edition devices, as this edition lacks many media-related tools. Disabling ‘Media Features’ in the control panel can also lead to this issue.

    Some enterprise users of Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 may encounter problems when attempting to switch from Windows Pro to Windows Enterprise, despite significant improvements. Also, a glitch exists that can hinder Windows 11 21H2 users from altering their profile picture using the Settings app.

    How to get the update

    The update is required for all compatible Windows 11 versions and will be downloaded automatically once it is ready. Users can also manually check for the update by going to the Settings menu > Windows Update.

  • Having trouble accessing your phone using biometrics? Find out what the issue could be.

    Having trouble accessing your phone using biometrics? Find out what the issue could be.

    Biometric technology is more common in our daily lives now, allowing us to unlock our phones, do banking, and access social media with a simple fingerprint scan. While this method is generally secure due to the uniqueness of each person’s fingerprint, it is not without its flaws and can fail for various reasons.

    What caused the decline in the effectiveness of cell phone biometrics?

    The biometric sensor on our cell phone may not always be to blame for issues with fingerprint recognition. Our fingerprints can deteriorate over time due to aging, exposure to chemicals, or trauma.

    It is becoming more and more frequent for this type of issue to concern individuals who rely on digital technology to access services, including their mobile devices.

    Reasons for Utilizing Digital Impressions

    Repetitive actions like typing and gaming can gradually damage the skin on the hands, resulting in a reduction in the clarity of fingerprints known as microtrauma.

    Frequent exposure to chemicals, particularly in plastic materials and cleaning products, can result in irritative dermatitis, leading to skin inflammation and altered texture that may affect fingerprint clarity.

    Health professionals and individuals who frequently need to clean their hands encounter a problem with excessive use of soap and chemicals. This can lead to increased skin damage and deterioration of fingerprint quality.

    Consequences and Difficulties

    Loss of fingerprints can be further diagnosed, and it may take several months for fingerprints to return to normal after discontinuing the use of irritating products or changing habits that led to the issue.

    Deteriorating fingerprints can impact the precision of biometric identification methods, making verification and security procedures more challenging.

    Prevention and Maintenance

    Keeping your hands hydrated is important for maintaining the integrity of your fingerprints. Using certain lotions can help shield the skin from damage.

    Specialized products like “weather balm” can be utilized in places with frequent fingerprint collection, like identification centers, to enhance the capturing of fingerprints.

    Biometrics’ Future

    Biometric technology may advance by integrating various identification factors beyond fingerprints, such as facial recognition and retina scanning, enhancing accuracy and reliability for improved safety and convenience in identification systems.

    Preserving fingerprints is crucial for the functionality of biometric technologies, necessitating strategies like proper moisturization and the application of specialized products to address issues related to wear and skin alterations.

  • iMessage crashes on iPhones running iOS 18. Learn how to address this issue.

    iMessage crashes on iPhones running iOS 18. Learn how to address this issue.

    iOS 18, released last Monday, has been causing issues for Apple users due to a critical bug found in the iMessage app. This bug can crash the device and lead to data loss in a particular scenario.

    A critical issue in iMessage is creating a problem on iOS 18.

    When an individual shares an Apple Watch watch face during an iMessage chat, it initiates a sequence of events. For users on iOS 18, it is crucial not to reply when they receive a message containing this watch face.

    If the message is replied to, the iMessage application will crash each time the user attempts to access that chat. The crashes may happen so often that it becomes challenging to engage in other conversations. iMessage is also unreliable on beta editions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1.

    The bug impacts both the sender and the recipient of the message, showing similar symptoms for both parties.

    Divulgação: Apple
    Imagem: JonPauling/Pexels

    Resolving the iMessage bug on iOS 18.

    The sole option available then is for both users to erase the phone conversation, which will also remove all message history and any attachments like photos and videos not saved elsewhere in iMessage.

    If the conversation is deleted by the user and then attempted to be recovered from the deleted items section, the bug will resurface, rendering this approach ineffective. It is anticipated that Apple will tackle this issue in the upcoming iOS 18 update (likely to be named iOS 18.0.1), which is eagerly awaited. Apple is expected to provide a fix for this issue on iOS, macOS, and watchOS platforms soon. Users are advised to refrain from responding to messages on threads if someone shares an Apple Watch watch face until an update is rolled out.

  • Apple addresses the issue with the WiFi selector in the control center in iOS 18.1.

    Apple addresses the issue with the WiFi selector in the control center in iOS 18.1.

    With the introduction of iOS 18, the Control Center brought changes that made it harder to rearrange icons, particularly impacting the process of switching WiFi networks by requiring additional clicks. This may appear minor, but for those who frequently switch WiFi networks for various devices like routers and cameras, the added step becomes increasingly frustrating.

    I created an Instagram video detailing the changes that had occurred and how they had greatly bothered me. iPhone enthusiasts quickly criticized me, believing that the issue I encountered was minor and easily resolved by creating a Shortcut using the iOS Shortcut app.

    iOS version 18.1

    It appears that this issue was resolved with iOS 18.1, and the update includes various enhancements such as individual icons that can be personalized. The icons available for customization are shown in the left image, while the right image displays the icons currently in use.

    Novas opções de personalização do Centro de Controle iOS 18.1
    Imagem: Peggychoucair/FreePik

    Initially, an idea proposed by the community as nonsensical was eventually adopted by Apple, revealing its lack of quality.

    I admit that the new Control Center was not as helpful and user-friendly as expected, requiring customization to be useful, unlike Apple’s usual approach of creating efficient interfaces and functions.

    A publication jointly created by Oficina da Net (@oficinadanetOfficial)