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Path of Exile 2 finally has a fix for two of its longest-lasting, and most frustrating, technical problems
Grinding Gear Games has released a patch for Path of Exile 2 that, in conjunction with a new Nvidia driver, addresses long-standing issues with shaders and device removal crashes. Director Jonathan Rogers explained that these problems, which caused game freezes and poor performance, were impacted by Nvidia drivers. The developer worked with Nvidia to resolve these issues, which had been frustrating players for over a year.
AMD Adrenalin Driver Hotfix
AMD has released a new Adrenalin Edition 26.6.3 Hotfix Windows Driver to address a bug found in a previous driver update. This hotfix provides a solution for users experiencing issues, with the workaround for the bug previously being to roll back to an older driver version.
GeForce Hotfix Driver
NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 610.52 to address issues found in the previous 610.47 driver. This update aims to resolve reported problems for users.
SteamOS 3.7.25 and 3.8.5 Beta released - bug fixes and better dGPU video memory management
Valve has released stable and beta updates for SteamOS, focusing on bug fixes and improved discrete GPU video memory management. SteamOS 3.7.25 includes general security and stability updates, while the 3.8.5 Beta addresses issues on Steam Deck OLED, desktop mode application memory, and control problems on the ASUS ROG Ally. The updates also bring enhancements for various third-party handhelds and prepare the system for upcoming hardware like the Steam Machine.
Evening Safety Dance
Nvidia is urging users to update their GPU drivers immediately due to a security vulnerability that could lead to malware infections. Failing to update may expose users to 'surprise malware DLC'.
Your Nvidia GPU Needs A Driver Update Right Now, Unless You Enjoy Surprise Malware DLC
Nvidia has issued a critical security alert for its graphics card drivers on Windows and Linux, urging users to update to version 596.49 immediately. Hackers have exploited a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to PCs, potentially stealing data or injecting malware. The company also introduced Auto Shader Compilation for RTX 50-series cards, designed to compile shaders in the background during idle times.
Your Nvidia GPU Needs A Driver Update Right Now, Unless You Enjoy Surprise Malware DLC
Nvidia has issued a critical security alert for its graphics card drivers on Windows and Linux, urging users to update to version 596.49 immediately. Hackers have exploited a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to PCs, potentially stealing data or injecting malware. The company also introduced Auto Shader Compilation for RTX 50-series cards, designed to compile shaders in the background during idle times.