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. A new feature of the Task Manager app is the ability to manage Startup apps. Today, we'll see how to customize the Startup tab and make it show more useful information.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Get File Hash With PowerShell in Windows 10
In Windows 10 and Windows 8, it is possible to get Hash values for a file without using third party tools. A special cmdlet will allow you to calculate the SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MACTripleDES, MD5, and RIPEMD160 hash values of a given file. Here is how it can be done.
Disable Suggested Apps in Share Pane in Windows 10
As you may already know, a new Share UI is implemented in Windows 10 Creators Update. It is available in the operating system starting with build 14971. It is known that besides installed apps, the new Share flyout shows promotions from other apps in the Store. If you are not happy to see them, here is how to disable suggested apps in the Share pane of Windows 10.
Windows 10 Is Getting A New Hero Wallpaper
Windows 10 Hero is a signature image made by Microsoft to make their latest operating system recognizable. The Redmond software giant might soon introduce a new version of the Hero image in Windows 10 with the upcoming Creators Update in April.
Download Windows 10 Hero Image [Cloud Edition]
Windows 10 Hero Image [Cloud Edition].
Windows 10 Hero is a signature image made by Microsoft to make their latest operating system recognizable.
The new Hero image has been reworked to look more simplified and less colorful. You can download it here.
Install Windows 10 Creators Update Without Microsoft Account
In this article, we will see how to install Windows 10 Creators Update without a Microsoft Account. In Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft Account is the default way of signing in. This means that the OS requires your Outlook.com, Hotmail, MSN, or Live ID email address and password to sign-in to Windows. It is still possible to sign in using a local account that does not involve internet-based credentials.
Windows 10 Build 15048 Is out for Fast Ring Insiders
Microsoft today released yet another Windows 10 Insider Preview version. Windows 10 build 15048 which represents the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update, is available now for Fast Ring Insiders. Let's see what has changed.
Future Windows 10 Insider Updates Will Be Smaller
Microsoft has announced big improvements to Windows Update some time ago. The UUP feature, which was added to Windows recently, is intended to bring delta updates to Windows 10 and save your bandwidth.
Snooze or Schedule Updates in Windows 10 Creators Update
Windows 10 Creators Update is not far from its release. It is expected in April 2017. The operating system is now feature complete. Recent builds come without a desktop watermark. At the last moment, Microsoft has decided to add a new option to Windows Update, which solves the infamous issue with automatic reboots.
Postpone the Upgrade to Windows 10 Creators Update
A number of users are interested in delaying the upgrade to Windows 10 Creators Update. There are many reasons for this. Most users don't want to disturb their existing setup and do not want their custom settings getting reset again by the Creators Update. Here is the official way to postpone the upgrade to Windows 10 Creators Update.
