Welcome back to the second part of our Saturday Tech Roundup! 🚀
While Part 1 was all about Windows fixes and utilities, this section shifts gears to game troubleshooting, Linux tips, Android experiments, and the latest policy news impacting PC gamers and developers. You can track this here: Saturday, September 06, 2025 – Weekend Update Part 1: Windows Fixes & Tools and more…
Let’s dive in.
🎮 Fix Battlefield Launch Error: “This software cannot be used at the same time as the game”
This roundup explains why EA’s anti-cheat blocks the game when overlays, macro tools, or low-level drivers hook into the render path. It starts with a 60-second win: close common culprits (Discord/NVIDIA overlays, Wallpaper Engine, MSI Afterburner/RTSS, AutoHotkey, RGB suites), then reboot and relaunch. You’ll also learn how to spot driver callouts (like legacy monitoring drivers) and what “update or disable the named software/driver” really means.
If the quick fix isn’t enough, the guide shows a smart escalation path: disable overlays per-app, repair/reinstall EA Javelin AntiCheat, and verify/repair game files in your launcher. A clean-boot test helps isolate stubborn conflicts without uninstalling your whole setup. The result is a practical, keep-your-tools approach that gets you back into matches reliably.
🎮 Fixing “PlayStation® PCSDK runtime cannot start because it is missing” in Lost Soul Aside (Steam)
This guide explains why the PlayStation PCSDK runtime error appears when launching Lost Soul Aside and walks readers through the exact fix using the bundled MSI installers inside the game’s local files. It also covers alternate paths—Steam file verification, command-line installs with msiexec, and a clean reinstall of the runtime—plus essential dependencies like VC++ Redistributables, .NET, and DirectX.
Beyond the core fix, the post includes a quick troubleshooting matrix to match symptoms with solutions, and practical “gotchas” around antivirus blocks, outdated GPU drivers, and Windows updates. It closes with best practices to prevent repeat issues, so players can get back in-game with minimal fuss.
🎮 Changing the Language in Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch)
This walkthrough shows the fastest in-game route—Options → Game → Language—then expands to platform-specific methods on Steam (per-game language), PlayStation/Xbox/Switch (system-level language). It explains why some changes don’t “stick,” how system defaults can override in-game choices, and what to do when menus are stuck in an unfamiliar language.
Readers also get eight reliable fixes for stubborn cases (reboots, updates, config resets on PC, controller navigation tips) and a brief note for players who actually meant the original Hollow Knight. The aim is confidence and clarity: change it once, verify, and play in the language you prefer.
🐧 How to Clone a Disk in Linux: Step-by-Step Guide with Tools and Tips
This guide explains why cloning on Linux differs from Windows (no universal VSS-like snapshotting), then recommends a reliable, OS-agnostic route: booting the free, open-source Rescuezilla live USB to clone sector-by-sector from an old drive to a same-size or larger one. It walks through downloading Rescuezilla, creating bootable media (Etcher/Fedora Media Writer/GNOME Disk Image Writer), choosing the source/destination disks, and switching boot order post-clone.
Beyond straight cloning, the article covers alternatives and trade-offs: GNOME Disks for image/restore workflows, filesystem snapshots (Btrfs + Snapper setups) and where they fit, and everyday backup tools like Timeshift (system) and Deja Dup (user data). It closes with post-clone checks (UEFI/GRUB, UUID conflicts), a comparison table of methods, a brief Q&A, and a clear disclaimer emphasizing backups and the risks of partition changes.
🛡️ Windows 10/11: 8 Practical Group Policy Editor Tweaks (+ Registry Alternatives)
This deep dive shows how to lock down and streamline Windows without third-party apps using Local Group Policy Editor (Pro/Enterprise/Education) and provides Registry fallbacks for Home users. Step-by-step sections cover blocking Control Panel/Settings, excluding driver updates from Windows Update, preventing auto-restart after updates, denying USB read/write, disabling CMD/Regedit, hiding drives in File Explorer, tightening Start Menu/Taskbar behavior, and globally blocking background apps in Windows 11.
Each tweak includes the exact policy path, what it does, how to undo it, and the equivalent registry keys. The piece starts with safety prep (restore point, gpupdate /force, registry export) and ends with a quick reference table, FAQs (scope, reversibility, per-user vs machine), and a disclaimer about the risks of policy/registry edits—keeping the focus on control with reversibility.
🦠 Can Malware Survive “Reset this PC”? (When to Reset vs. Clean Install vs. Firmware Flash)
The article answers the headline question plainly: yes, in rare cases—primarily due to rootkits, compromised hidden/recovery partitions, or firmware (UEFI/BIOS) malware. It then shows how to make Reset as safe as possible: pick Remove everything, Cloud download, Clean data, and (if needed) Delete files from all drives to avoid re-using a tainted local image and to wipe thoroughly.
For maximum assurance, it walks through a from-scratch install: boot official Windows media, choose Custom install, and delete every partition until the target drive is unallocated, guaranteeing no hidden areas persist. Firmware threats are addressed with vendor-approved UEFI/BIOS re-flash guidance. A post-install checklist (Windows Update, vendor drivers, Microsoft Defender Offline, careful data restore, SmartScreen/BitLocker) and an FAQ help separate rare edge cases from common false alarms, with a measured disclaimer about data-loss risks.
📺 Android TV on a USB: Portable, Persistent, and PC-Friendly
This how-to turns a USB stick into a portable Android TV you can boot on many PCs without touching the internal drive. It covers sourcing a reputable Android-x86/TV ISO, verifying checksums, and creating the bootable drive with Rufus (GPT/UEFI vs MBR/BIOS, FAT32/NTFS, ISO vs DD mode). A key step is adding a data.img file (often provided as a compressed archive) for persistent storage so apps and settings survive reboots.
Boot guidance includes BIOS/UEFI hotkeys, Secure Boot caveats, and first-run setup tips (language, Ethernet fallback if Wi-Fi modules aren’t recognized, using Esc to bypass device pairing screens). Daily-use notes (app installs, storage checks, display/audio tweaks, performance on USB 3.0) and a robust troubleshooting section (Wi-Fi, black screens, audio, input, overscan) set expectations around DRM/Widevine limits on generic x86 builds. A short, practical disclaimer stresses trustworthy sources and the realities of certification.
✅ That wraps up Part 2 of the Saturday Tech Roundup — bringing you the latest on PC gaming, Linux tools, Android TV tricks, and industry shifts.
Part 1 of the Saturday Tech Roundup — focused on Windows utilities and fixes… read more.
Tags: Gaming fixes, EA AntiCheat, Steam errors, Lost Soul Aside, Hollow Knight Silksong, Linux disk cloning, Rescuezilla, Android TV USB, Group Policy tweaks, Malware reset, Steam Early Access
Hashtags: #GamingFix #PCGames #Linux #Rescuezilla #AndroidTV #Windows11 #GroupPolicy #Malware #Steam
