File History allows you to create a backup of the important data stored in your Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos and Desktop folders. Today we will see how to restore your files and folders backed up by File History in Windows 10.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Linux Mint: Xreader and Cinnamon Improvements
The Linux Mint team today published their regular announcements related to the development progress of their latest distro and apps. The most notable changes of this month were made to the Xreader app, which is the default PDF reader of Linux Mint. Also, Cinnamon got the ability to set the maximum audio output volume.
Play DVDs for Free in Windows 10
It's no secret that Windows 10 no longer includes the ability to play DVDs video out-of-the-box. Starting in Windows 10, Microsoft excluded the MPEG-2 codec (and a number of other codecs) from Windows Media Player and other apps. These codecs have to be licensed from other parties. Removing the codecs allows the company to reduce the cost incurred for developing the operating system.
Windows 10 Build 17133 reached the Slow Ring
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17133 to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This build is likely to be the RTM build for the upcoming "Spring Creators Update" feature update to the OS.
Classic Sports Cars theme for Windows 10, 8 and 7
The Classic Sports Cars theme features 19 terrific desktop wallpapers with impressive sports cars. This beautiful themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Disable Mark as Read in Windows 10 Mail
Windows 10 includes a new Mail app which is simplistic and allows you to send and receive e-mail from multiple accounts. By default, it automatically marks messages in your inbox folder as read once you open a message in the preview pane. Some users prefer to mark messages as read manually. The Mail app allows changing how to automatically mark messages as read.
How to Remove a Drive Letter in Windows 10
Windows 10 assigns an available drive letter to a new drive connected to the computer. The operating system goes through the alphabet from A to Z to find the first available letter to assign it to various drives. It is possible to remove a drive letter assigned by the OS.
Windows 10 Build 17634 Released for Skip Ahead
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17634 from the "Redstone 5" branch to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. This release comes with a few bugfixes only and replaces the previously released Build 17627 in the Skip Ahead ring.
How to Boot from USB Drive in Windows 10
The days of burning operating system ISO images to a disc are long gone. Today, most PCs can boot from USB so it's just easier to update and more convenient to install Windows from a USB flash drive. If you do not have an optical drive for reading DVDs or Blu-Rays in your PC but have a bootable USB drive, you may be interested in learning how to start your computer using that drive. There are a number of methods you can use.
