How to Disable the New Windows Right-Click Menu and Bring Back the Classic One

System Developments | 23 November 2025

Windows 11 has introduced quite a few visual changes—sleeker corners, smoother animations, and of course, the redesigned right-click context menu. While Microsoft intended it to look cleaner and more modern, many users quickly discovered that the new...

Windows 11 Experiments With New Microsoft 365 Copilot Buttons and a Universal Writing Assistant

System Developments | 23 November 2025

Microsoft is quietly reshaping how AI fits into everyday Windows use, and the latest Windows 11 test build shows exactly where the company is heading. Two major changes are now in the pipeline: a new Microsoft 365 Copilot button inside File Explorer'...

Microsoft Finally Responds: “We Hear the Backlash — And Yes, Windows Has a Lot to Fix”

System Developments | 18 November 2025

Over the past week, the Windows community has been buzzing with frustration, criticism, and very vocal backlash. And for once, the noise grew loud enough that Microsoft couldn't ignore it.

Microsoft Edge Is Quietly Removing the Sidebar App List – All to Make Room for Copilot

System Developments | 18 November 2025

Microsoft is making yet another change to the Edge browser, and this time it affects one of the most useful features many of us relied on: the Sidebar app list. The official explanation is that Edge is being "simplified," but once you take a closer l...

Windows 11 KB5068861 (25H2) – A Closer Look at One of 2025’s Biggest Updates

System Developments | 17 November 2025

Microsoft has kicked off the November 2025 rollout for Windows 11 with KB5068861, an update that's turning out to be one of the most feature-packed releases this year. Whether you're on Windows 11 25H2 or still running 24H2, this update arrives autom...

Flyoobe 2.0 Arrives: A New Way to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs

System Developments | 14 November 2025

If you've been holding onto Windows 10 and haven't made the jump to Windows 11 yet, you might want to start paying attention to what's happening in Microsoft's ecosystem. Extended Security Updates (ESU) will only buy you three more years of support —...

Why Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry Causes High CPU After Windows Updates

System Developments | 13 November 2025

Windows updates are supposed to make your PC faster, safer, and more stable. But sometimes, right after installing one, you notice something unexpected: your CPU suddenly shoots up, your fans spin like a mini jet engine, and Task Manager shows Micros...

Windows Update: A Closer Look at Today’s Patch Rollout

System Developments | 13 November 2025

If you opened Windows Update today and were greeted with a long list of installations, you're definitely not alone. Microsoft has pushed out a fresh batch of updates covering everything from security patches to developer tools. At first glance, the l...

macOS 26.2 Beta Brings “Edge Light”: A Smarter Way to Look Better on Video Calls

System Developments | 13 November 2025

Apple is pushing video-call quality to the next level with the macOS 26.2 developer beta, introducing a brand-new feature known as Edge Light. Designed especially for MacBooks with Apple silicon, this tool effectively turns your display into a soft,...

Windows 11’s New Colourful Taskbar Battery Icon Is Finally Useful — And It’s Rolling Out Now

System Developments | 10 November 2025

When Windows 11 first launched, the taskbar wasn't exactly everyone's favourite upgrade. Over time, Microsoft has slowly patched its shortcomings, and the latest update introduces one of the most practical visual tweaks yet: a colour-coded battery ic...

Windows 11 Finally Fixes Long-Standing “Update and Shut Down” Bug

System Developments | 05 November 2025

If you've ever clicked "Update and shut down" on your Windows 11 PC only to come back later and find the screen still glowing — congratulations, you've encountered one of Microsoft's longest-running annoyances. It's the kind of bug that makes you que...

Microsoft Backtracks After Backlash: Dates Return to Windows 11 Updates

System Developments | 05 November 2025

When Microsoft tweaks something as small as update titles, you wouldn't think it could spark widespread outrage — but it did. And this time, surprisingly, Microsoft actually listened. After a flood of complaints from IT administrators, the company ha...

Microsoft Fixes Decades-Old “Update and Shut Down” Bug and Simplifies Windows Update Titles

System Developments | 03 November 2025

For years, Windows users have rolled their eyes at a long-standing quirk: choosing "Update and Shut Down" only for the PC to restart instead. This behavior, which frustrated both Windows 10 and 11 users, has finally been acknowledged — and fixed — by...

Removing the Annoying Acrobat Context Menu Item

System Developments | 01 November 2025

If you've ever right-clicked a file in Windows and noticed an endless list of options—half of which you'll never use—you're not alone. One of the biggest offenders is the Adobe Acrobat context menu item that appears even if you rarely use Acrobat to...

Microsoft Clarifies: Duplicate Driver Updates in Windows 11 Aren’t a Bug

System Developments | 28 October 2025

If you've recently noticed duplicate driver updates in Windows 11 version 24H2 or 25H2, you're not alone — and according to Microsoft, it's not a problem. In a new support document released on October 22, the company confirmed that seeing duplicate o...

Microsoft Confirms September Windows Server Update Causing Active Directory Sync Issues

System Developments | 17 October 2025

A Problematic Update for Windows Server 2025 - Microsoft has acknowledged that its September 2025 security update (KB5065426) is causing significant issues for Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) synchronization on Windows Server 2025 systems. T...

I Upgraded My Surface Pro to Windows 11 25H2 — Here’s Everything You Should Know

System Developments | 16 October 2025

Yesterday, I finally upgraded my Surface Pro to Windows 11 version 25H2 — the so-called "2025 Update." On paper, it looked like just another routine feature update. But beneath the surface, it marks a quiet but significant step forward for Microsoft'...

Forget TeamViewer and AnyDesk — Windows Already Has a Built-In Remote Access Tool You Probably Ignored

System Developments | 14 October 2025

If you've ever tried to help a friend, colleague, or family member fix their computer remotely, chances are you've gone down the usual route — downloading TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or some other third-party remote desktop app. They're popular, convenient,...

4 Windows Explorer Add-Ons That Made Me Forget About Replacing It

System Developments | 13 October 2025

If you've ever been frustrated by Windows File Explorer — maybe it takes ages to search, or it feels too basic for managing your files — you're definitely not alone. Many users eventually start looking for full-blown replacements, hoping for somethin...

Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Setup: Local Account Workarounds Are Disappearing

System Developments | 08 October 2025

Goodbye to Offline Setups? - If you've ever set up a new Windows 11 PC, you've probably noticed something — Microsoft really, really wants you to sign in with a Microsoft account. While that might not sound like a big deal to most, there's a sizeable...