Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Security Updates Programme Until 2027

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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

System Developments | 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...

Microsoft Corporation Audio Processing Object Driver Update 10.3.56670: What This Windows Update Means

System Developments | 10 June 2026

A Windows Update entry named "Microsoft Corporation AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (10.3.56670)" may look a little confusing at first. It sounds technical, and it does not clearly say whether it is related to your speaker, microphone, Realtek dr...

Microsoft Edge Removed The Rounded Corners Toggle, And It Is A Bad Move For Users

System Developments | 06 June 2026

Microsoft Edge has been improving a lot over the years. It is fast, clean enough, deeply integrated with Windows, and for many users, it has become a serious alternative to Google Chrome. But every now and then, Microsoft makes a design decision that...

Windows 11 Finally Gets Better Keyboard Backlight Settings, But One Feature Feels Backwards

System Developments | 06 June 2026

Windows 11 has slowly been moving more hardware controls into the modern Settings app, and one of the latest additions is a proper keyboard backlight setting. For users with supported keyboards, especially laptops and detachable keyboards, this is ac...

The Annoying “Ask Gemini” In Chrome Is Another Reminder That Not Everyone Wants AI Everywhere

System Developments | 01 June 2026

There was a time when a browser was simply a browser. You opened it, searched for something, visited websites, downloaded files, copied text, right-clicked when needed, and moved on with your day. Simple. Predictable. Peaceful. Then came the modern A...

PowerToys Is Getting A Low Memory Mode For Windows 11

System Developments | 25 May 2026

Microsoft PowerToys has become one of those tools that many Windows 11 power users install almost automatically. It brings a collection of useful utilities into one place, including Color Picker, Text Extractor, Advanced Paste, Peek, window managemen...

Windows 11 KB5089549 Brings Faster Performance, Xbox Mode And Important Security Fixes

System Developments | 20 May 2026

Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 KB5089549, the May 2026 Patch Tuesday update, and this one is more than just another routine security release. While Patch Tuesday updates usually focus on bug fixes and protection, this update also brings...

When an Intel Graphics Update Made My Surface Pro Display Shrink Into the Center

System Developments | 19 May 2026

Yesterday, I updated the Intel Graphics Command Center app on my Surface Pro, expecting the usual driver-side improvements, fixes, or minor interface changes. Instead, I ended up with a strange display scaling issue that made my screen appear smaller...

Microsoft Urges Windows Users To Reboot As Secure Boot Certificate Update Rolls Out

System Developments | 19 May 2026

Microsoft has issued an important warning for Windows users, and this one is not just about another routine monthly update. The company has confirmed that Secure Boot certificate expiration, which begins in June, will affect most Windows devices. Bec...

Windows 11’s Content-Based Brightness Feature Can Be More Annoying Than Helpful

System Developments | 19 May 2026

Windows 11 includes a display feature that sounds useful at first, but can quickly become irritating once you notice it. It is called content-based adaptive brightness, and its job is to automatically adjust your screen brightness depending on what i...

Microsoft Is Testing A Resizable Windows 11 Start Menu

System Developments | 19 May 2026

Microsoft is preparing another change for the Windows 11 Start menu, and this one sounds like a practical improvement for users who want a little more control over how their desktop feels. The company is testing a new option that lets users choose th...