Microsoft today released a new Insider Preview of Windows Server. This time it is Windows Server Build 17713. Officially known as Windows Server 2019, this release is now available for the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). The release contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release in English. In addition, the preview version of Microsoft Hyper-V Server is included with this build.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Opera 55 Beta and Opera 56 Developer
The team behind the Opera browser released new versions of their product. You can download Opera 55.0.2994.13 beta and Opera 56.0.3013.0 developer update. Both features a number of interesting changes.
Screen Sketch Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10 (Hotkeys)
As you may already know, Windows 10 "Redstone 5" comes with a revamped screen snipping experience, featuring a new Screen Sketch UWP app. Originally introduced as part of the Windows Ink Workspace, it comes with a variety of benefits - and it can now be updated via the Microsoft Store, it will now show up in the list when you press Alt + tab, you can set the window size according to your preferences, and more. If you have installed and used it, you might be interested in learning its keyboard shortcuts. These hotkeys can help you save time and increase productivity.
Administrative Templates v2 for Windows 10 version 1803
Microsoft has updated the set of administrative templates for Windows 10 version 1803, known as "April 2018 Update". They include a number of *.admx files to apply the Group Policy options properly.
Change Reading View Text Size in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
Microsoft Edge is the default web browser app in Windows 10. It's a Universal (UWP) app which has extension support, a fast rendering engine and a simplified user interface. In recent Windows 10 builds, the browser allows the user to change the Reading View text size. Here is how it can be done.
Disable Device Driver Automatic Installation in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 automatically searches for drivers on Windows Update, and downloads and installs them for devices connected to the computer. Starting with Windows 7, it also automatically downloads information (metadata) about these connected devices to display them with realistic icons.
Download Disable Automatic Installation of Drivers and Software
Disable Automatic Installation of Drivers and Software.
By default, Windows 10 automatically searches for drivers, downloads them and installs for devices installed on the computer using the built-in Windows Update. There is a special option in Windows 10 that can be used to change this behavior.
Fix Slow Performance of Windows 10 Guest in VirtualBox
VirtualBox is my virtualization software of choice. It is free and feature-rich, so all my virtual machines are created in VirtualBox. Starting with Windows 10 April 2018 Update (and its pre-release versions), I noticed very poor performance of Windows 10 guests in VirtualBox. Here is how I fixed it.
Redstone 5 Release Could Be Named “October 2018 Update”
The name for the upcoming "Redstone 5" update to Windows 10 has made its first appearance. It looks like Microsoft is planning to use the wording "October 2018 Update" as the final name for this release.
Quinto Black CT 2.1 Winamp Skin: Track Bookmarks Feature
Winamp is one of the most popular media players available for Windows. It's also one of the oldest ones. From my personal experience, it is one of the most versatile and feature-rich media players, has an enormous variety of plugins and skins available and is stable enough for every day use.
