Microsoft has released a special spreadsheet which covers all Group Policy options for Windows 10 version 1809, known as "October 2018 Update". This document is useful for all Windows 10 users, especially for those who are is using Windows 10 Home. As you may already know, the Home edition doesn't include the Local Group Policy Editor app (gpedit.msc), so having a list of Registry parameters you can apply is a must-have thing.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Opera 58: Warns If You Close Window With Multiple Tabs Open
A new developer version of Opera, version 58.0.3120.0, shows a warning when you try to close the browser with multiple tabs open. It is one of the most requested features, not only by Opera users, but also by users of the most popular web browser, Chrome. Chromium, its open-source counterpart also lacks this feature, due to which the user can accidentally close all open tabs at once. Finally, Opera 58 resolves this issue.
Vivaldi 2.1 Is Out With Quick Commands Improvements
Here is great news for all Vivaldi users. Vivaldi, an innovative browser reached another milestone in the stable branch. The team behind the browser released Vivaldi 2.1. Let's see what has changed.
Turn On or Off Enhanced Mode for Search Indexer 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. Starting in Windows 10 build 18267, you can enable a new option for the search indexing, called 'Enhanced Mode'.
Skype Preview for Windows 10 is Getting Split View
As you may already know, Microsoft is about to retire the classic Skype app in November 2018. One of its most popular features, Split View, is finally coming to the modern Store app called 'Skype for Windows 10'.
Sticky Notes 3.1 is out to Skip Ahead Insiders with Dark Mode
Microsoft is releasing the Sticky Notes app version 3.1 to Windows Insiders in Skip Ahead. This new version includes dark mode, and a faster sync feature.
Windows 10 Build 18267 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, or 19H1). Insiders in the Fast Ring are getting Windows 10 Build 18267. The build brings a few new features and a number of fixes.
Stop Firefox from Following Light and Dark App Mode in Windows 10
Mozilla yesterday released Mozilla Firefox 63. Starting with this version, the browser follows the system app theme. If you set the 'Dark' theme as your system and app theme in Windows 10, Firefox will automatically apply the appropriate built-in theme. If you are not happy with this behavior, here is how to disable it.
Windows 10 Version 1809 Causes Font Issues
Enable AV1 Support in Firefox
Firefox 63 was released yesterday. The browser includes a newly added experimental support for the open source patent-free codec AV1, which is disabled by default. Here is how to enable it.
