Microsoft’s latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more – what to do if you’re affected

Here's what to know about the glitch, and the only action you can take for now.
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How to customize the mouse cursor on iPad: tracking speed, animations, color, more

With the iPadOS 13.4 update, you can now use a mouse or trackpad with your iPad as a complement to the touch experience. Apple is naturally promoting the Magic Keyboard accessory for iPad Pro, but you ...

Windows 11 misses the pointer while Defender cries wolf

The company added both problems to its Windows release health dashboard on August 28. Microsoft has confirmed the Defender ...
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Latest Windows 11 update can cause mouse cursor to glitch

Windows 11 KB5120998 can also turn desktop wallpapers black. Plus, another strange bug says Microsoft Defender Antivirus is ...
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 KB5120998 Breaks Mouse Cursor Settings & Animation, Desktop Customization Also Affected

Microsoft confirms KB5120998 Windows 11 bugs resetting mouse customization and desktop backgrounds after August updates, ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5120998 can break custom mouse cursors

Windows 11 KB5120998 can reset custom mouse cursors. Microsoft is investigating; here is how to skip or uninstall the optional update.

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5120998 update resets mouse settings

Microsoft has confirmed that mouse settings are being reverted on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 non-security preview update.