Are you aware that Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome, Chromium, Opera, etc, save the URL of origin for all downloaded files on Windows 10 and Linux? By using this information, you will be able to quickly retrieve the source URL from where you have downloaded your files. Also, you might be unhappy to learn this if you have to share your PC with other users.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Alternative NTFS Streams in Windows 10
Have you ever heard about alternative NTFS streams in Windows? It is a very interesting feature of the file system, NTFS, used in modern Windows versions. It allows storing extra information (e.g. two text files, or a text and an image simultaneously) in a single file. Here's how to list, read, create, and delete alternative NTFS streams in Windows 10.
Windows 10 Camera Is Getting Document and Whiteboard Scanning
The built-in Camera app in Windows 10 is bringing a new update for Insiders. A new version of the app is out with a couple of new features.
Windows 10 Build 18351.8 KB4492310 (Slow Ring)
Microsoft re-releases KB4492310 for Windows 10 build 18351. Build 18351 was originally released to Fast ring insiders on March 5. On March 12, Microsoft made it available for the Slow Ring with the KB4492310 cumulative update integrated. Today's update raises the OS version to 18351.8.
Windows 10 Build 18855 (Skip Ahead)
Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch. Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead are getting Windows 10 Build 18855. For a specific reason, this build is coming from the 20H1 development branch, and not from 19H2, as was expected. Let's see what's new in this release.
Add or Remove Sudo Users in WSL Linux in Windows 10
Continuing with my WSL coverage, I would like to share how to add or remove a user to the sudo group in a WSL Linux distro in order to allow or deny it from running commands and apps as root. This is applicable to newly added user accounts, as they have no sudo privileges out of the box. Also, we will see how to find which user accounts are already members of the sudo group.
Rename Audio Device In Windows 10
In Windows 10, there are a number of options which you can use to change sounds for different system events, configure output and input devices, and more. Starting with Windows 10, Microsoft has added the ability to rename audio devices to the Settings app.
Skype Store App Can Send Email Alerts for Missed Calls and Messages
Windows 10 comes with a special version of Skype pre-installed. It is a modern Store app that is in active development. Microsoft pushes it over the classic Desktop app, adds essential features which were exclusive to the classic version of Skype.
Google Chrome 73 Released: Dark Mode, PWA Improvements, and more
A new version of the most popular web browser, Google Chrome, has been released. Google Chrome 73 is now available for Windows, Linux, Mac and Android. Sporting a minimalist design, Chrome features a very powerful fast web rendering engine "Blink" to make your browsing experience faster, safer, and easier.
Microsoft to Nag Windows 7 Users to Upgrade to Windows 10
Windows 7 is going out of support in the 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.
