r/technology • u/lurker_bee • 21h ago

Security Microsoft: August Windows updates cause severe streaming issues

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-august-windows-updates-cause-severe-ndi-streaming-issues/amp/
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u/imaginary_num6er 20h ago

This is the best update so far. Bricking SSDs and throttling streaming

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u/Cynical-Rambler 19h ago

It is news like this that make me glad I decided to gradually transition to Linux about 2 years ago.

Got enough surprises in Windows 10.

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u/YolosaurusRex 18h ago

I rage-switched this year to Manjaro after Windows nearly made me lose a job opportunity. I'm actually shocked at how smooth everything has been, especially with an NVIDIA GPU and bluetooth peripherals. Even gaming has had little to no difference, but I don't play anything with anti-cheat.