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How to Reset Hosts File Back to Defaults in Windows
Every Windows version comes with a special Hosts file which helps resolving DNS records. In addition to your network configuration, the file can be used to define a domain=IP address pairing which will have priority above the value provided by the DNS server. If the Hosts file is changed from default, resetting it can help resolve some connectivity issues.
Add Default Apps to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to add or remove the 'Default apps' entry to the Desktop context menu in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Sync Clock Time with Domain Shortcut for Windows 10.
Use this shortcut to sync the system clock time with your Active Directory domain in Windows 10.
Sync Clock Time with Internet Server Shortcut for Windows 10.
Use this shortcut file to sync the system clock time with an Internet server on demand in Windows 10.
A cumulative update released for Windows 10 version 2004, '20H1', also known as 'May 2020 Update', reveals a new information regarding Windows 10 '20H2'. It confirms rumors that 20H2 will be a minor, service pack-like update. It will follow the idea that Microsoft has implemented for Windows 10 version 1909, which is a minor update to version 1903.
Allow Opening BitLocker Encrypted Removable Drive over RDP
If you have a BitLocker encrypted USB stick connected to a computer that you are accessing over the Remote Desktop (RDP), you will see the "Access Denied" message once you try to unlock the drive. These are security defaults in Windows 10 which limit access to encrypted drives. Here is how to configure the OS to open such encrypted removable drives.
Starting in version 80, Google Chrome includes a new feature, known as 'Heavy Ad Intervention'. When enabled, it blocks ads that heavily abuse PC resources, e.g. CPU, GPU, and/or abnormally utilize the bandwidth. This will become enabled by default starting in August 2020, Google said.
Microsoft Build 2020 contains more than 600 sessions. The company has published a session catalog that allows watching all of them now.
The Linux Mint team has reached yet another milestone in development of their most impressive desktop environment, Cinnamon. Version 4.6 is now available on GitHub. Let's check out what to expect in this version of the DE.
Microsoft has released a new Skype version to Insiders with plenty of interesting changes. Skype 8.60.76.73 comes with an option to change your background during the call, create moderated groups, choose your own message reactions, and more.
