The Gnome 3 Linux desktop environment is not something that is extremely popular today. Modern versions of Gnome have nothing common with the traditional desktop paradigm. At one time, Gnome used to be one of the most popular desktop environments. But it has diverged so much from Gnome 2 that it looks different, it works differently, and it is very unique. It does have a number of great features.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
How to Open WindowsApps Folder in Windows 10
WindowsApps is a special folder where Windows 10 keeps installed apps from the Store. If some day you need to explore its contents to troubleshoot any issues, you'll face the problem that you have no access to the folder. Here is how to resolve the issue.
The List of Special Character ALT Codes
As you may already know, you can type extra characters from the Unicode standard which are not present on the keyboard. Almost all apps today support special characters which can be entered with the ALT key and some special combination of digits. Using the proper ALT key sequence, you can type the trademark symbol, the degree symbol, the copyright sign, various currency icons and so on. Here is the list of the most commonly required characters and their ALT codes.
How to Find BIOS or UEFI version in Windows 10
It might be useful to find the BIOS or UEFI firmware version in Windows 10 without restarting your PC. In this article, we will see all possible ways to do it without using a third party tool. Here we go.
Download Special Character ALT Codes Table
Special Character ALT Codes Table.
Here is the list of the most commonly required characters and their ALT codes.
How to Disable Animations in Windows 10
Animations in Windows are meant to give you a fast and smooth UI perception however many users prefer a UI that responds instantly without any animation. In this article, we will look at how to improve the responsiveness of Windows 10 by disabling unnecessary animations. With animations disabled, the user interface will feel more faster and responsive.
Windows 10 Build 15060 released for Fast Ring Insiders
Microsoft today released Windows 10 build 15060. It represents the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update which is expected to reach the stable branch in the next month. The new build is available now for Fast Ring Insiders. Let's see what has changed.
Windows 10 will download updates over metered connections
As you may already know, Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 15058 recently. This is the latest build as of this writing which represents the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update. It changes the policy on how Windows Update will work when your connection is metered.
Windows 10 Creators Update promotion appears in the stable branch
As you may already know, Windows 10 Creators Update is expected to be released next month, in April 2017. Recently, Microsoft has released a number of cumulative updates for the current stable version of the OS. After installing these updates, you will see a teaser in Settings which invites you to try out the next generation of Windows 10 before its official release.
Microsoft won’t deliver updates for new CPU owners with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Today, a shocking announcement at the Microsoft Support web site came to our attention. It brought sad news for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users. If you are running these operating systems, the Redmond software giant may leave you without updates even if your PC has drivers available!
