In a previous article, we saw how to run a WSL distro as a specific user without setting that account as your default WSL user. In this post, we will learn how to add a new user account to an installed WSL Linux distro in Windows 10.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Create Environment Variable in Windows 10
Environment variables in an operating system are values that contain information about the system environment, and the currently logged in user. They existed in OSes before Windows as well, such as MS-DOS. Applications or services can use the information defined by environment variables to determine various things about the OS, for example, to detect the number of processes, the currently logged in user's name, the folder path to the current user's profile or the temporary files directory. Today, we will review a number of methods you can use to create a new user and system environment variable in Windows 10.
Removed and deprecated features in Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 is the next generation of Microsoft's Windows Server product. It includes various changes made to security, scalability and reliability of the platform.
KB4492978 Windows 10 Version 1809 Build 17763.349 (Release Preview)
Microsoft is releasing a new update to users in the Release Preview Ring running Windows 10 Version 1809. The patch KB4492978 raises the OS version to build 17763.349.
Microsoft Open-Sources Windows Calculator
In Windows 10, Microsoft replaced the good old calculator with a new Modern app. Recently, the app got a revamped user interface with the Fluent Design bits applied. Today, Microsoft revealed that they have released Windows Calculator source code. It is now on GitHub under the MIT license.
Windows 10 Build 18850 (Skip Ahead)
Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch. Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead are getting Windows 10 Build 18850. 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 Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 10
Windows has a special location called Recycle Bin where deleted files and folders are stored
temporarily, so the user has a choice to restore accidentally deleted stuff or remove it permanently. However, files delete from the Recycle Bin can be easily recovered. Windows only marks the file as deleted, but physically the files stay on the hard drive until they are overwritten by new data. Here's how to add a special 'Secure Delete' context menu entry to the Recycle Bin right-click menu to securely erase its contents.
Update and Upgrade WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
The ability to run Linux natively in Windows 10 is provided by the WSL feature. Windows 10 does not automatically update or upgrade the packages in a distro installed in WSL. This is a task that a WSL Linux user need to perform himself.
Skype Insider Preview 8.41.76.43: Merge an incoming call into an ongoing call
Microsoft released yet another update to the Skype Insider Preview app. Skype 8.41.76.43 is out for Windows. It allows merging an incoming call into an ongoing call. This was one of the most requested features from Skype users.
Download Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu
Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu.
Use these Registry files to add or remove the Secure delete Recycle Bin context menu entry in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Don't forget to download SDelete.exe as described here: Add Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 10
