Windows 10 is set to check for updates automatically unless you disable this feature manually. Starting with Windows version 1903, there is a new Group Policy option that allows specifying the number of days that a user has before quality and feature updates are installed on their device automatically. Also, there is an option to set a grace period after which the operating system restarts automatically.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Disable End of Support Notifications in Windows 7
Windows 7 is going out of support on 14th January 2020, but plenty of users are using it and have no plans to upgrade it. Microsoft is getting ready to end support for Windows 7, and will begin to push a series of messages to Windows 7 users by showing notifications about the support expiration. If your plan is to stay with Windows 7 instead of upgrading to Windows 10, here is how to get rid of the notifications.
Download Deadlines for Automatic Updates and Restarts in Windows 10
Deadlines for Automatic Updates and Restarts in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to specify or reset Deadlines for Automatic Updates and Restarts in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Microsoft Edge Insider extension now available in Microsoft Store
Microsoft is releasing an Insider extension for the new Chromium-based Edge browser. Surprisingly, the extension is out before the official release of the browser. It looks like it will work as an extra communication channel for Edge Insiders, delivering new features and allowing tweaking of the Insider program options.
Hands-on with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge
As you may already know, Microsoft Edge, the default web browser of Windows 10, is moving to a Chromium-compatible web engine in the Desktop version. A preview version of the browser found its way to the Internet, so let's take a look at it.
How to Measure Wi-Fi Signal Strength
Regardless of what you think and not think – your Wi-Fi signal strength affects the quality of your life. It plays a crucial role in how efficient you do your job. It figures into how enjoyable your experience streaming your favorite shows online would be.
Skype Insider Preview 8.42.76.55 and 14.42.54.0: new actions in calls
Microsoft released yet another update to the Skype Insider Preview app. Skype versions 8.42.76.55 and 14.42.54.0 are out.
Windows 10 Build 18362 (Slow Ring, 19H1)
Microsoft is releasing a new build to Slow Ring Insiders running Windows 10 "19H1". This build is from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update). Windows 10 Build 18362 comes with a number of fixes.
Top 8 iMovie Alternatives for Windows
Apple has been a revolutionary when it comes to its software and each one
of them has set a benchmark for others playing in the segments.
iMovie, an amazing video editing app available for Apple users, is in
a big league itself. The app is available for free for Mac users and
is used extensively by professional video editors all around the
world.
Index Encrypted Files in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with the ability to index your files so the Start Menu, File Explorer, and Cortana can search them faster. Indexing runs in the background without trying to affect your PC's performance. Today, we will see how enable or disable indexing for encrypted files on your computer.
