Starting with Windows 10 build 14971, Microsoft enabled PowerShell by default in the Win+X menu. Some news sites immediately reported that Microsoft is killing the command prompt. While nobody knows yet what Microsoft's plan is regarding cmd.exe's possible removal, it is not gone in Windows 10 build 14971. You can get the command prompt back in the Win+X menu with just a few clicks.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Get Classic Paint back in Windows 10 Creators Update
As we covered recently, starting with Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has ditched the good old Paint app and replaced it with a new Modern app, "Paint 3D". Many people are not happy with this change because the old mspaint.exe loaded faster, was more usable for mouse/keyboard users and allowed the user to quickly paste an image, crop it and save it. If you would like to get the classic MS Paint app back in Windows 10, it is possible. In this article, you can learn how to get the Classic Paint back in Windows 10 (the Windows 8/Windows 7 Paint app).
Download Registry tweak to enable the classic Paint app
Registry tweak to enable the classic Paint app.
Use this Registry tweak to enable the classic Paint app in Windows 10 Creators Update build 14971. Other builds are not tested.
Edge gets EPUB support in Windows 10 Creators Update
With the released Windows 10 build 14971, a new feature has landed for its default browser. Edge, the new browser Microsoft recommends to everyone instead of Internet Explorer, is able to open EPUB file format. So, it can used to read EPUB books without having to install third-party eBook reader apps for this purpose.
Microsoft is killing the classic Paint app in Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft is about to push more Universal apps in place of their good old Win32 counterparts. This time it is Microsoft Paint, which was completely replaced with the UWP-based application "Paint 3D".
Windows 10 build 14971 is out for Fast Ring Insiders
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 10 Insider Preview. Windows build 14971 is pushed out for Fast Ring insiders. Let's see what's new in this release.
Get the Canada theme for Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8
Get gorgeous images with Canadian landscapes on your Windows Desktop. The beautiful Canada theme was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Photos app got Windows Ink integration
Microsoft Photos, the built-in app in Windows 10 for viewing and organizing your photos has got support for Windows Ink. The integration was introduced with the recent update of the app.
Third party apps can now ring the alarm even during Quiet Hours in Windows 10
With Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft is changing the policy for third party apps when the Quiet Hours feature is enabled. Earlier, only the built-in Alarm app was allowed to notify the user when Quiet Hours were on. Now the same will be possible for third party Alarm or Calendar apps.
Windows 10 Build 14965 is out for Slow Ring Insiders
Microsoft today released Windows 10 build 14965 to Windows Insiders on the Slow Ring. The same build was recently released for Fast Ring insiders. This build represents the development branch of Windows 10 Creators Update version 1703.
