Microsoft today released a new version of Skype for Linux. It is a new application which uses the Electron engine. Now the application has a Beta status. Let's see what has changed in version 5.1.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Connect To Windows 10 Using Remote Desktop (RDP)
In our previous article, we had learned how to configure Windows 10 to access Remote Desktop Protocol connections. Now, let's see how to establish a connection to Windows 10 using RDP.
How To Enable Remote Desktop (RDP) in Windows 10
Remote Desktop Protocol, or just RDP, is a special network protocol which allows a user to establish a connection between two computers and access the Desktop of a remote host. It is used by Remote Desktop Connection. The local computer is often referred to as the "client". In this article, we'll see how to configure Windows 10 to allow incoming RDP connections and connect to a remote host.
How To Change Automatic Maintenance Schedule in Windows 10
In our previous articles, we saw how to disable the Automatic Maintenance feature in Windows 10 and how to stop and start it manually. Today, we'll see how to customize its schedule. Here we go.
Manually Start or Stop Maintenance in Windows 10
When you are not using your PC, Windows 10 performs automatic maintenance. It is a daily scheduled task that runs out-of-the-box. When enabled, it performs various tasks like app updates, Windows updates, security scans and many other things. Here is how to start or stop maintenance manually in Windows 10.
Enable Desktop Icons in Windows 10 Creators Update
In earlier Windows versions, the Desktop had important icons enabled by default - This PC, Network, Control Panel, the User files folder were all visible by default. However, in modern Windows versions, Microsoft made most of these icons hidden. In Windows 10, only the Recycle Bin is present on Desktop by default. Also, the Windows 10 Start Menu does not have links to these icons either. Let's see how to add the classic icons back to the Desktop in Windows 10 Creators Update.
Enable Check Boxes in File Explorer in Windows 10
You can enable check boxes to make selecting multiple files and folders easier. This is particularly useful when your device has no physical keyboard and comes with a touch screen. Here is how.
Disable Thumbnail Previews in File Explorer in Windows 10
In Windows 10, File Explorer is able to show small previews for image and video files you have stored on your disk drive. To speed up this process, it uses a cache file hidden in the user profile directory. When a file is cached, File Explorer reuses the thumbnail from the cache to show it instantly. You might want to disable thumbnail previews in File Explorer if they are affecting performance in folders with large number of items.
How to Disable A Service in Windows 10
Today, we will see how to disable a service in Windows 10. It can be any service which you want to prevent from running in the background. Here are the steps.
Get Colorful Icons in LibreOffice on Linux Mint
By default, LibreOffice in Linux Mint has monochrome icons in the toolbar. They look stylish and nice. However, some users prefer the colorful icon set, because it is easier for them to recognize certain features. In this article, we'll see how to change the grey icons to colored ones.
