Windows 10 is set to check for updates automatically unless you disable this feature manually. Sometimes you may have issues with installing updates, e.g. when some update gets stuck and prevents the OS from finishing the update process. In this case, you may want to delete pending updates.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft is deprecating the classic Volume Mixer app
Windows 10 introduced a new style of items and their panes/flyouts which open from the notification area. All of the applets which open from the system tray are different now. This includes the Date/Time pane, the Action Center, the Network pane, and the volume control flyout. In addition to these changes, the classic sound volume mixer is getting replaced with its modern counterpart from Settings.
Rural Landscapes theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
The Rural Landscapes theme comes with 18 desktop background images with gorgeous rural views. This beautiful themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Unpin Group Of Tiles from Start Menu in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a completely reworked Start menu, which combines Live Tiles introduced in Windows 8 with classic app shortcuts. With the modern Start Menu you can arrange your pinned tiles into groups and name them according to your preferences. Starting in Windows 10 build 18272, it is possible to unpin a group of tiles all at once.
Speech Recognition Voice Commands in Windows 10
Windows Speech Recognition lets you control your PC by voice alone, without needing a keyboard or mouse. Here are the voice commands you can use to control your PC with Speech Recognition.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Skype version 8.0
If you are using Skype 8, you might be interested in learning its keyboard shortcuts. These hotkeys can help you save time and increase productivity. Bookmark this page if you can't remember all of them so you can refer to it every time you want to learn a new hotkey.
Microsoft updates Skype 8 with tons of improvements
As you may already know, there is a new version of Skype that is intended to replace the classic Skype for Desktop version 7. The new version 8 is built on top of the Electron engine.
Create Start Speech Recognition Shortcut in Windows 10
Windows provides both a device-based speech recognition feature (available through the Windows Speech Recognition Desktop app), and a cloud-based speech recognition service in those markets and regions where Cortana is available. In addition to the context menu, you may want to create a shortcut to start Speech Recognition directly from the Desktop context menu.
Use Ctrl + Mouse Wheel To Zoom Windows 10 Console
In Windows 10, the command prompt was significantly updated. It has a LOT of new features which make it really useful. Starting with Windows 10 build 18272, Microsoft added the ability to zoom the console window using Ctrl + Mouse Wheel. This works in the good old command processor, cmd.exe, WSL, and PowerShell.
Turn On or Off Narrator Caps Lock Warnings in Windows 10
Starting in Windows 10 build 18272, Narrator will now alert you when you are accidentally typing with Caps Lock turned on. The setting is enabled by default. Here is how to enable or disable it.
