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

Technical Solutions | 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 icon that actually tells you what's happening at a glance.

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

Technical Solutions | 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 question your sanity ("Did I click the wrong option?") and has been frustrating users for years — even decades, according to some reports.

Microsoft Backtracks After Backlash: Dates Return to Windows 11 Updates

Technical Solutions | 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 has confirmed that it's bringing back the familiar date format in Windows 11 update titles.

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

Technical Solutions | 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 Microsoft. Alongside that fix, the company is rolling out a new, more intuitive naming convention for Windows updates.

Removing the Annoying Acrobat Context Menu Item

Technical Solutions | 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 open PDFs. Let's explore why it shows up, why it's annoying, and how to safely remove it.

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

Technical Solutions | 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 or oddly labeled drivers in Windows Update is perfectly normal.

Microsoft Confirms September Windows Server Update Causing Active Directory Sync Issues

Technical Solutions | 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. The problem primarily affects organizations relying on Microsoft Entra Connect Sync or other tools that use the Active Directory directory synchronization (DirSync) control.

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

Technical Solutions | 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's vision of a more AI-driven, cloud-connected Windows experience. The update itself was quick and surprisingly light, but what caught my attention were the subtle changes that collectively make Windows feel more refined and mature.

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

Technical Solutions | 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, and often the go-to solution.

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

Technical Solutions | 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 something faster, smarter, or more flexible.

Microsoft Tightens Windows 11 Setup: Local Account Workarounds Are Disappearing

Technical Solutions | 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 group of users who prefer to create a local account — one that doesn't rely on the internet or tie into Microsoft's online ecosystem.

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

Technical Solutions | 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 Specification (URS) comes in. Think of it as the bridge between "what the user wants" and "what the developers deliver."

Engineering Firmware Blamed for Windows 11 SSD Failures

Technical Solutions | 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 corruption during heavy file transfers. Naturally, the update itself became the prime suspect, with frustrated users pointing fingers at Microsoft.

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

Technical Solutions | 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 built-in hotkeys for these features can be… less than finger-friendly. That's where a little AutoHotkey (AHK v2) magic comes in.

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

Technical Solutions | 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 IconCache), and sometimes it just wipes them out, leaving you with that painful wait.

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