A few days ago, the code name for the next, upcoming Linux Mint version 19.2 was announced by its developers. Besides the code name, the announcement highlights a number of interesting improvements the OS will receive.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Force Update Group Policy Settings in Windows 10 Manually
Local Group Policy is a special administrative tool which comes with certain editions of Windows 10. It is implemented as a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in, which provides a graphical user interface for various tweaks (policies) available in the operating system. In this article, we will see how to force update all Group Policy settings manually in Windows 10.
Delete the $GetCurrent Folder in Windows 10
During the upgrade process, Windows creates a number of hidden folders in the root directory of your system drive (C:). Those include the $GetCurrent folder that can use gigabytes of space.
Deny User or Group to Sign in Locally in Windows 10
Although the concept of multiple users sharing one device or one PC is getting rarer by the day, there are still cases when you have to share PCs. In such a situation, it is useful to have multiple user accounts on a single PC. In Windows 10, it is possible to prevent specific user accounts or members of a group from signing in to the operating system locally.
Windows 10 Build 17763.404 is out (KB4490481, Release Preview)
Microsoft is releasing a new Windows 10 update to Insiders who have configured their devices to receive updates from the Release Preview ring. The update raises the OS version to build 17763.404.
What is the ntrights app and how you can use it
NTRIGHT (ntrights.exe) is a console tool that Microsoft used to ship with Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit. It allows managing privileges for users and groups. Unfortunately, it is no longer available for download. However, it is still useful even in Windows 10.
Disable Dimmed Secure Desktop for UAC Prompt in Windows 10
User Account Control, or just UAC is a part of the Windows security system which prevents apps from making unwanted changes on your PC. By default, the UAC prompt appears on a the dimmed secure desktop when you get an security request by the User Account Control. Here is how to enable or disable this feature in Windows 10.
Windows 10 Version 1607 is Reaching End of Support in a Few Days
Windows 10 version 1607 was released in August 2016. Since then, Microsoft has released a few major updates for the Windows 10 platform, including Creators Update (version 1703) and Fall Creators Update (version 1709). At the same time, previous Windows 10 versions have received a bunch of cumulative updates, including security fixes and stability improvements. In a few days, the OS is reaching its end of servicing.
Download Disable Secure Desktop for UAC
Disable Secure Desktop for UAC.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable dimmed secure desktop for UAC in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Liquid Jewels theme for Windows 10, 8, and 7
The Liquid Jewels theme features 13 amazing wallpapers with macro views of flowers touched by a few drops of water. This beautiful themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
