Microsoft Entra ID Is Moving Away From SMS: Passkeys Become the Default From September 2026

Technical Solutions | 15 July 2026

Microsoft is preparing a major change to how organisations protect user sign-ins through Microsoft Entra ID. Beginning on September 1, 2026, passkeys will start becoming the default authentication method for public-cloud tenants, gradually replacing...

Windows Search May Finally Stop Feeling Like an Ad Billboard

Technical Solutions | 15 July 2026

Windows Search has gradually become one of those features many people use only because they have to. Instead of opening to a clean list of recent files or useful local results, the panel often fills itself with recommendations, web suggestions, Micro...

Microsoft Releases AudioProcessingObject Driver Update 1.0.4.7057 Through Windows Update

Technical Solutions | 15 July 2026

A new driver has begun appearing in Windows Update under the rather technical name Microsoft Corporation AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (1.0.4.7057). Unlike the familiar monthly cumulative updates, this package is focused specifically on the aud...

Microsoft’s Cloud Rebuild Could Make Windows 11 Recovery Less Painful

Technical Solutions | 09 July 2026

Anyone who has dealt with a Windows PC that refuses to boot knows how stressful the recovery process can be. Sometimes the fix is simple. Other times, you end up needing a USB installer, recovery drive, backup image, or another working computer just...

DuckDuckGo Browser Adds Built-In Blocking for Most YouTube Ads

Technical Solutions | 09 July 2026

DuckDuckGo is giving its browser users a more seamless way to watch YouTube with fewer interruptions. The company has introduced a new feature that blocks most YouTube video ads directly inside the DuckDuckGo Browser, without users needing to install...

Why the Cheapest Proxy Can End Up Costing You More

Technical Solutions | 07 July 2026

When people compare proxy providers, the first thing they usually notice is the price per gigabyte. It is simple, visible, and easy to place side by side. A provider charging less per GB appears to be the obvious bargain. But in real-world proxy usag...

Code White in Hospital: Preparing for System Downtime Through Business Continuity Planning

Technical Solutions | 03 July 2026

In many Malaysian healthcare settings, Code White refers to a major system downtime situation. This may involve an outage affecting the Hospital Information System (HIS), electronic medical records, laboratory or radiology interfaces, PACS, pharmacy...

Windows 11 Makes It Easier to End Frozen Apps Directly From the Taskbar

Technical Solutions | 30 June 2026

Windows 11 has introduced a genuinely useful quality-of-life feature for anyone who occasionally deals with an application that hangs, freezes, or simply refuses to close properly. The new End Task option lets users force-close an open application di...

Windows 11 KB5095093 Brings Point-in-Time Restore, Smarter Update Controls and More

Technical Solutions | 30 June 2026

Microsoft has released the June 2026 Preview Update for Windows 11, identified as KB5095093. The update is shown in Windows Update as OS Build 26200.8737 for Windows 11 version 25H2, while version 24H2 receives build 26100.8737. Unlike the usual mand...

Windows 11 KB5095093 Arrives With File Explorer, Bluetooth and Recovery Improvements

Technical Solutions | 27 June 2026

Windows Update may show everything as "up to date", yet still place a new optional update underneath the green tick. That is exactly what is happening with 2026-06 Preview Update (KB5095093), which brings Windows 11 version 25H2 to build 26200.8737....

Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Security Updates Programme Until 2027

Technical Solutions | 26 June 2026

Windows 10 may have officially reached end of support, but Microsoft has given eligible consumer PCs a longer security lifeline than originally expected. Microsoft's Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates programme, better known as ESU, is now...

How to Remove “Set as Desktop Background” From the Windows Right-Click Menu

Technical Solutions | 23 June 2026

Windows context menus are useful until they start feeling crowded. Right-clicking an image can bring up a long list of actions, from opening it in an app to editing, sharing, converting, or setting it as your wallpaper.

Intel Panel Self Refresh Explained: How It Saves Laptop Battery Power

Technical Solutions | 21 June 2026

Laptop battery-saving features often work quietly in the background, which is why many users never notice them until something feels slightly different on the screen. Intel Panel Self Refresh, commonly called PSR, is one of those features.

Intel DPST Explained: Why Your Laptop Screen Brightness Keeps Changing

Technical Solutions | 21 June 2026

Have you ever noticed your laptop display becoming slightly dimmer when you open a dark app, then brighter again when you switch back to a white webpage or document? On many Intel-powered laptops, this behaviour is linked to Intel Display Power Savin...

Microsoft Edge Removed The Rounded Border Setting, But There Is Still A Workaround

Technical Solutions | 16 June 2026

Microsoft Edge has been going through a lot of visual changes over the past few years. Some users like the newer rounded design, softer interface, and modern Windows 11-style appearance. Others, however, prefer the cleaner and sharper browser layout...

Huawei Plans New HarmonyOS Desktop PC Launch For September

Technical Solutions | 16 June 2026

Huawei is preparing to expand its HarmonyOS computer lineup with a new desktop PC expected to launch this September. The announcement was made during the third day of HDC 2026, where the focus shifted heavily toward HarmonyOS Office, productivity too...

Microsoft Pushes New Outlook Features, But Classic Outlook Still Has the Advantage for Many Users

Technical Solutions | 14 June 2026

Microsoft is once again encouraging users to move to the new Outlook for Windows, and this time the company is highlighting more than 15 productivity features that it says make the new app more useful and ready for everyday work.

PeppermintOS Introduces New Systemd-Free Build Based on Devuan Excalibur

Technical Solutions | 14 June 2026

PeppermintOS has released a new systemd-free build based on Devuan 6 "Excalibur," giving users another choice alongside the project's regular Debian 13-based images. This new version is designed for users who like the lightweight and practical Pepper...

Microsoft’s June 2026 Patch Tuesday Is One of Its Biggest Yet, With 206 Security Fixes Released

Technical Solutions | 14 June 2026

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday is not the kind of update that IT teams can casually ignore. This month's security release covers a massive 206 vulnerabilities across Microsoft's software ecosystem, making it one of the largest Patch Tuesday upda...

Windows 11 June 2026 Update Brings Major Performance, AI, Security and Accessibility Improvements

Technical Solutions | 11 June 2026

Microsoft has started rolling out the June 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, and this release is much bigger than a routine monthly security patch. The update, listed as KB5094126, applies to Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2. Depending on yo...