Windows 10 version 1511 was released in November 2015. Since then, Microsoft has released a few major updates for the Windows 10 platform, including the recently released Creators Update (version 1703). At the same time, previous Windows 10 versions have received a bunch of cumulative updates, including security fixes and stability improvements. However, Microsoft is now supporting its frequently updated products for 18 months or 1.5 years, and the time for Windows 10 ver. 1511 support to end is almost up.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
How to Use Cortana to Shutdown Windows 10
Cortana is a digital assistant bundled with Windows 10. You can ask Cortana to look up information using your speech. The Redmond software giant added a number of new features for Cortana in the upcoming Fall Creators Update. One of them is the ability to restart, shut down, lock your PC and sign out from your user account.
Download Spectacular Skies theme for Windows 10, 8 and 7
The Spectacular Skies theme features 11 high quality images to decorate your Desktop. This beautiful themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Show Command Line in Windows 10 Task Manager
Windows 8 and Windows 10 have a new Task Manager app. It looks completely different compared to Windows 7's Task Manager and has different features. It can analyze the performance of various hardware components and also shows you all the processes running in your user session. However, it does not show the app's command line by default. So you might want to tweak its tabs to show this information.
How to remove the Start button in Windows 10
In this article, we will see how to hide the Start button from the taskbar in Windows 10. While I have no reason to hide it, there are plenty of people who don't use it, especially those who use the OS all the time in Tablet Mode.
Windows 10 Settings app is Updated with Fluent Design
Windows 10 includes two management tools which have most of its options and settings. The classic Control Panel is one of them and the other one is the modern Settings app. In Windows 10 Build 16251, Settings is updated with Fluent Design.
Windows 10 Build 16251 Changes and Known Issues
Microsoft today released yet another Windows 10 Insider Preview version. Windows 10 build 16251 which represents the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, code name "Redstone 3", is available now for Fast Ring Insiders. Here is the list of fixes and known issues.
Windows 10 Build 16251 is out for Windows Insiders
Microsoft today released yet another Windows 10 Insider Preview version. Windows 10 build 16251 which represents the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, code name "Redstone 3", is available now for Fast Ring Insiders. This build comes with a number of important improvements. Let's see what's new.
How to Download Offline Maps in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a built-in Maps app powered by Bing Maps. It is Microsoft's own answer to Google Maps which are available on Android and online. Maps can be useful because of voice navigation and turn-by-turn directions. They can be used to quickly to find directions or locate a building. To use Maps when offline, you can download them in advance. Here is how it can be done in Windows 10.
Increase System Restore Point Frequency in Windows 10
One unfortunate change that happened in Windows 7 is that System Restore points are created far too less frequently now - once every 7 days. In this article, we will see how to increase system restore point frequency in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 with a simple Registry tweak.
