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.

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 ...
BetaNews

Windows 11 preview update wipes custom mouse cursor settings for good

Microsoft's KB5120998 preview update for Windows 11, released August 27, 2026, silently wipes custom mouse cursor settings, ...
Windows Report

KB5120998 Triggers Mouse Cursor Problems for Windows 11 Users

Microsoft is investigating Windows 11 KB5120998 after users reported custom mouse cursors resetting and other personalization ...

Windows 11 Updates Trigger False Antivirus Warnings & Cursor Glitches

There's plenty of good and bad news abound for Microsoft and Windows 11 this week, but two new Known Issues have been getting ...
Windows Latest

Skip today’s Windows 11 update: it breaks cursor styling, resets wallpaper, and more

Windows 11's KB5120998 optional update is breaking custom cursors and resetting wallpapers to black. Here's why you should ...
Cult of Mac

How to customize the new mouse Pointer Control settings on your iPad

So many ways to control an iPad. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac The new mouse and trackpad support coming in iPadOS 13.4 is just fantastic. And, in typical Apple fashion, it just works as soon as ...
Lifehacker

How to Customize the Look of Your Cursor in iPadOS 13.4

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. Apple ...