Drivers and hardware news

Memtest86+ 9.0 now supports ARM64 devices, including Snapdragon X laptops and Raspberry Pi boards. The update also adds new RowHammer and memory bus stress tests, plus USB reports. Windows PC users who want to check for bad RAM or memory-related instability can use the updated tool to test affected systems.

Microsoft is not patching some older Windows Server versions, and a small security firm is stepping in with new fixes for a dangerous security vulnerability. The 0patch service says the updates are for several dead Windows Server editions, which still remain exposed if they are not covered by Microsoft support. Users running those older servers should apply the available 0patch updates now.

A new NvidiaWatch tracker site monitors hundreds of GPU driver bugs. It is aimed at the Nvidia community and could help Windows PC users follow driver issues that may affect graphics performance or stability. Readers who use Nvidia GPUs can check the tracker to see whether a bug they are hitting is already listed.

A Redditor who bought a stolen rental PC had the machine remotely blocked by the rental firm. The story affects Windows PC buyers and renters, since a blocked system can stop working unexpectedly. In this case, Fragile, NZXT’s PC rental partner, helped by replacing the computer with a new one.

Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates. Microsoft says the certificates used by Windows Update services must be replaced periodically so devices can keep getting monthly updates. The issue affects Windows PCs on older versions of Windows, while Windows 11 25H2 and later already have the latest certificates. Affected users should check Microsoft’s guidance and update their devices as needed.

A TeamGroup 4TB NVMe SSD is being sold for $399.99, making it the cheapest 4TB drive in this Prime Day roundup. The deal is for Windows PC users who want more storage, and the summary says it is a PCIe 4.0 drive. If you are looking to upgrade an SSD, this is the option highlighted here.

Google Chrome 155 patches 247 security flaws, including four rated Critical. Windows PC users should update Chrome as soon as possible, since the fixes cover issues in Chromecast, Browser, Navigation, Track, V8, WebRTC, PDF, WebGL, Media, and ANGLE.

A Valorant player says they inherited a hardware ban through a secondhand CPU, while Riot’s anticheat boss disputes part of the story. The issue matters to Windows PC gamers who buy used parts, because hardware bans can affect access to the game. If you use secondhand components, check the full history of the PC before you set it up.