A new version of the Skype app for Windows 10 is out to the public. It comes with a touch of Fluent Design.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
How to Take a Screenshot of Lock Screen in Windows 10
If you are a Winaero reader, you should already know that Windows 10 offers you different options to take a screenshot without using third party tools. In this article, we will see how to take a screenshot of the Lock Screen.
How To Disable Material Design For Chrome Bookmarks
As you may already know, the recently released Google Chrome version 63 comes with Material Design applied to bookmarks. This UI redesign was started a long time ago. The Material Design replaces the traditional look of various options, menus and pages of the browser. It is possible to disable the Material design bits for the bookmarks UI in Chrome 63 if you are not happy with its look. Here is how.
How to Override System Proxy Settings in Google Chrome
If you are a Google Chrome user, you may be aware of how it works with proxies. The browser doesn't include its own proxy settings on Windows. Instead, it follows the system settings, sharing the options with Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and the Windows OS itself. Here is how to specify separate proxy settings for Chrome.
Linux Mint Installation Guide is Updated
The team behind the Linux Mint operating system has released an updated version of their installation guide. The document describes some important topics related to the distro and comes with a number of tips for smooth migration from other OSes.
Outlook.com Beta Has Got Tabs
Microsoft is rolling out an updated version of Outlook.com Beta, their mail and calendar service which requires a Microsoft account. This special beta version will allow enthusiasts to join the testing of the upcoming features of the service. With the recently delivered update, Outlook.com Beta has introduced tabs.
How to Uninstall Mixed Reality Portal in Windows 10
As you may already know, Windows 10 comes bundled the Windows Holographic platform. The built-in Mixed Reality Portal is a part of the VR platform. Here is how to uninstall it if you found no use for this app.
How to Enable or Disable PIN Expiration in Windows 10
A PIN is an additional security feature available in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 to protect your user account and all the sensitive data inside it. When enabled, it can be entered instead of the password. Unlike a password, a PIN does not require the user to press the Enter key to sign in and it can be a short 4 digit number. Once you enter the correct PIN, you will be signed in to your Windows 10 account immediately. You can specify the number of days that a PIN can be used before the user will be asked to change it. Here is how it can be done.
How to Change Drag and Drop Sensitivity in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to change drag and drop sensitivity. This can be useful if you have a sensitive touchpad and want to make it less sensitive to accidentally moving or copying files in File Explorer and other apps. Or you just might be unhappy with the default setting which requires dragging only a few pixels.
How to Enable or Disable PIN History in Windows 10
A PIN is an additional security feature available in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 to protect your user account and all the sensitive data inside it. When enabled, it can be entered instead of the password. Unlike a password, a PIN does not require the user to press the Enter key to sign in and it can be a short 4 digit number. Once you enter the correct PIN, you will be signed in to your Windows 10 account immediately. You can specify the number of past PINs that can’t be reused for a user account. Here is how it can be done.
