>Is it possible that the new PUTM "Console" settings page is not yet actually operational?
>I make some settings and they are NOT in effect (except the default forum!) when I use the Console.

All is operational. Just tell me what you think is not working and we'll try to see what it is related to.

>Also, is there some **positive** action that I can take to "apply" the settings? I really don't know if simply exiting the page (using the X-box) is the way to "save" my settings. There doesn't seem to be a way to TELL it to save them.

As usual, Save saves. If you click on the Save button, it'll save your settings.