Writing a Solid User Requirement Specification (URS) as a System Analyst

System Developments | 15 September 2025

When you step into the role of a System Analyst, one of your most critical responsibilities is capturing what the business truly needs—and translating it into something the technical team can actually build. This is where the User Requirement Specifi...

Engineering Firmware Blamed for Windows 11 SSD Failures

System Developments | 10 September 2025

The Background: A Troubled Windows 11 Update - The August 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878) sparked controversy when users began reporting serious SSD issues. Complaints ranged from NVMe drives vanishing entirely from Windows to data...

Streamlining DOSBox-X With AutoHotkey: Save, Load, and Play Without Distractions

System Developments | 03 September 2025

One of the best features of DOSBox-X, compared to the classic DOSBox, is its ability to save and load game states instantly. No more replaying entire levels just because you mis-timed a jump. But as anyone who has tinkered with DOSBox-X knows, the bu...

Stop Windows from Forgetting Your Thumbnails: Boost Your Icon Cache on Windows 11

System Developments | 25 July 2025

If you've ever opened a folder with thousands of images or videos and watched your PC slowly redraw every thumbnail like it's stuck in 2005—you're not alone. This happens because Windows 11 keeps a limited cache of your file thumbnails (also known as...

Taming My Digital Jungle: Two Batch Scripts That Changed Everything

System Developments | 23 July 2025

Let's be real—my "Downloads" and "E-Books" folders were on the verge of becoming digital wastelands. It started off innocently enough: saving PDFs here and there, organizing e-books into folders by genre or author. But fast forward a few months and I...

How to Improve Windows 11 Performance on Your Laptop (Without Breaking a Sweat)

System Developments | 06 July 2025

If you're using Windows 11 on a laptop and it's starting to feel more like a tortoise than a tech marvel, you're not alone. While Windows 11 comes with a sleek interface and modern features, it can sometimes demand more from your system—especially if...

How to Hide the ‘Recommended’ Section in the Windows 11 Start Menu

System Developments | 04 July 2025

If you've recently upgraded to Windows 11, you've probably noticed the redesigned Start menu. It's clean, modern, and puts your most-used apps front and center in the "Pinned" section. But right beneath that, there's a somewhat controversial area cal...

Windows 10 Nearing End-of-Life? Microsoft Now Has 3 Ways You Can Keep Getting Security Updates

System Developments | 29 June 2025

With Windows 10 officially reaching end-of-support on October 14, 2025, many users have been wondering what's next. Microsoft has now laid out its plan—and it's offering not one, but three different ways for consumers to continue receiving security u...

How To Fix the dgtrayicon.exe Flooding Issue on Windows 11 with OnexGPU

System Developments | 26 June 2025

If you're using an OnexGPU external graphics card, there's a high chance you've run into a strange and frustrating issue—dozens, if not hundreds, of dgtrayicon.exe entries cluttering your system tray notification settings in Windows 11.

Automatically Adjust Brightness for Gaming with PowerShell

System Developments | 11 June 2025

A Simple Playnite Integration for Surface Pro (and Any Laptop) - If you're using a device like the Surface Pro, you've probably noticed how the auto-brightness feature works beautifully for general use — but can be a total mood-killer in games. Low b...

June 2025 Windows Updates: What's New and Why They Matter

System Developments | 11 June 2025

If you're seeing a bunch of updates pop up in your Windows Update panel like I did this morning, you're probably wondering what each one of them actually does. Let's break it down and explore what these updates mean, why they're important, and whethe...

macOS Tahoe 26: Apple’s Most Stylish and Intelligent Mac Update Yet

System Developments | 10 June 2025

Apple's WWDC 2025 event dropped more than just iOS and iPadOS updates — it delivered a serious glow-up for Mac users too. Say hello to macOS Tahoe 26, the latest and most visually striking version of Apple's desktop operating system. This time around...

Surface Pro 8 SSD Upgrade in 2025: 2TB Gen4 NVMe Tested and Working

System Developments | 09 June 2025

Back in March 2025, I decided to give my Surface Pro 8 (i7, 256GB model) a serious speed and storage boost. After digging around forums and reading tons of conflicting info online, I took the plunge and replaced the original NVMe with a Gen4 model. H...

What Happens When Your iCloud Subscription Expires? Here's the Full Lowdown

System Developments | 03 June 2025

You were happily syncing photos, files, and backups with your 50GB iCloud+ plan. Then—life happened. Maybe your payment method failed, or you just let the subscription lapse. Suddenly, you're back to the free 5GB plan… but you're using 10GB. What now...

Make Windows 11 Feel More Like Home with a Few Simple Tweaks

System Developments | 03 June 2025

Upgrading to Windows 11 can be a bit of a shock for longtime Windows 10 users. One of the first things you'll probably notice? The Start menu has shifted to the center of the taskbar. If that feels unfamiliar or just plain awkward, don't worry—you ca...

Chrome is Disabling Some Extensions — Here's What You Can Do About It

System Developments | 22 March 2025

If you've opened Google Chrome recently only to find some of your favorite extensions mysteriously turned off, you're not imagining things. You're part of a global wave of users feeling the effects of Chrome's latest under-the-hood changes.

How to Use Windows 11 24H2 Without a Microsoft Account (Yes, It’s Still Possible)

System Developments | 18 March 2025

Let's be honest—not everyone wants to sign into Windows with a Microsoft account. Whether it's for privacy, simplicity, or just personal preference, a lot of users still prefer the good ol' local account. But with Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft i...

Unlocking the Power of Windows 11's Xbox Game Bar: A Gamer’s Secret Weapon

System Developments | 18 March 2025

Think the Xbox Game Bar is only for Xbox players? Think again.If you're a PC gamer and haven't explored this built-in Windows 11 feature, you're seriously missing out. It's more than just a gimmick tucked into your OS—it's a surprisingly powerful too...

How to Connect to Azure AD or Microsoft 365 to Generate MFA Status and Authentication Type for All Users

System Developments | 18 March 2025

If you're an IT admin or Microsoft 365 power user, chances are you've been asked at some point: "Who in our org has MFA enabled? And what methods are they using?". Well, guess what? You don't need to go clicking around the Azure portal. You can get a...

Clean Up and Speed Up Windows 10 & 11 with the Open-Source WinScript App

System Developments | 16 March 2025

Let's face it — Windows 10 and 11 can be a bit… much. Between bloatware, hidden settings, and features buried deep in the system, it's easy to feel like you're not really in control of your own PC. That's where a new open-source tool called WinScript...