The recent Windows 11 24H2 update is reportedly flawed with a new issue where it creates 8.63GB of undeletable update cache. This cache is made during the update process and seems to remain on the system, despite attempts to remove it using traditional methods like Disk Cleanup, Storage Sense, or even manually deleting system folders like Windows.old.
The issue appears to be linked to checkpoint updates, a new feature in Windows 11 designed to streamline and shrink update sizes by downloading smaller patches rather than full updates.
While this feature was intended to improve efficiency, it has caused this large, persistent cache file to accumulate. The cache shows up as consuming 8.63GB of disk space, but experts suggest the space taken might be smaller, with the discrepancy likely caused by a reporting bug in Disk Cleanup.
Users have reported the problem on forums and through the Windows Feedback Hub, noting that even advanced tools like SFC Scannow fail to resolve it. Microsoft has acknowledged the bug and is working on a fix, though no specific release date for the patch has been confirmed. Until then, users are advised not to try deleting the cache manually, as doing so could disrupt future Windows updates or even the operating system itself.
This bug is particularly frustrating because of the limited options to address it without a full reinstall of Windows 11. However, since the cache is not likely consuming the full 8.63GB of space, it is more of a cosmetic issue than a critical system problem. Microsoft’s fix should address this soon, but for now, the issue serves as a reminder that even the most routine updates can occasionally cause unexpected problems.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.