Windows 10 like all previous versions of the OS includes the SMB protocol (Server Message Block) for networking with other devices. SMB is used for file and printer sharing. In version 1809, Microsoft has added a Write Through option for the SMB protocol to Windows 10, which significantly improves the reliability of network transfers, and guarantees that data is written back to the actual storage medium.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Austin Botanical Garden theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
The Austin Botanical Garden theme comes with 18 desktop background images that feature terrific nature views of the Zilker Botanical Garden. This beautiful themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Add or Remove Excluded Folders 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, the operating system offers a new method to manage the folders included in the search index.
Group Policy Reference Spreadsheet for Windows 10 Version 1809
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.
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.
