Microsoft has released today a set of optional patches for supported Windows 10., which follow the April Patch Tuesday updates issued last week. This is the optional monthly “C” release.
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Add BitLocker Lock Drive Context Menu in Windows 10
In our previous article we have reviewed a couple of commands that you can use to lock the unlocked drive in Windows 10, instead of restarting the OS. As you may remember, Windows 10 doesn't include a GUI option for that operation. Well, let's add it!
Share Page URL via QR Code in Google Chrome
How to Share a Page URL via a QR Code in Google Chrome
Google Chrome now allows generating a QR code for the page you currently browsing. The generated QR code will encode the page URL. It will be possible to read with a compatible device, e.g. with your phone's camera, and share the URL between devices quickly.
Microsoft Edge Privacy Whitepaper is now available
Microsoft has published a new document that covers privacy aspects of the newest Edge browser. The whitepaper is intended to explain how Microsoft Edge features and services work, and how each may affect your privacy.
Download Add Lock Drive with BitLocker Context Menu in Windows 10
Add Lock Drive with BitLocker Context Menu in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to add or remove the Lock Drive context menu entry for unlocked drives with BitLocker. The undo tweak is included.
Opera Receives Weather Forecast on Start Page
A new feature has landed in the developer version of Opera 69. Being based on Chromium 83, the browser introduces the weather forecast on the Start page.
How to Lock BitLocker Encrypted Drive in Windows 10
How to Lock BitLocker Encrypted Drive in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows enabling BitLocker for removable and fixed drives (drive partitions and internal storage devices). It supports protection with a smart card or password. You can also make the drive to automatically unlock when you sign in to your user account. Once you unlock the drive, its contents become available for reading and writing.
How to Set Bing Images as Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper
How to Set Bing Images As Windows 10 Desktop Background with Bing Wallpaper app
Microsoft has launched a new Bing Wallpaper app for the desktop. The app allows setting Bing's daily image as your Desktop background. Once Bing receives a new 'daily' image, it will be automatically set as a wallpaper in Windows 10.
Add MSCONFIG System Configuration to Control Panel in Windows 10
How to Add MSCONFIG.EXE System Configuration Tool to Control Panel in Windows 10
MSConfig.exe, known as the System Configuration Tool, is an essential tool that allows managing the startup process of the Windows operating system. You can add it to the Control Panel if you want. This adds extra value to the classic Control Panel tool, which Microsoft continues to remove features from in flavor of the Settings app.
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Add MSConfig to Control Panel in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to add or remove MSConfig from Control Panel in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
