Starting with Windows 10 build 14965, the operating system got a new Virtual Touchpad feature, which can be activated if you have a touchscreen device. Let's see what it can offer to the end user.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Registry Editor gets address bar shorthand notation support
Since build 14942, the Registry Editor app in Windows 10 got an address bar, which displays the current Registry key path, and allows you to copy and paste it. This small, but very useful feature got a further improvement in the recently released Windows 10 build 14965 "Creators Update".
Windows 10 build 14965 is out for Fast Ring Insiders
Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview. Windows build 14965 became available for Fast Ring insiders. Let's see what's new in this release.
Open File Explorer to Downloads Folder in Windows 10
There is a hidden option in Windows 10, which allows you to open the File Explorer app to the Downloads folder instead of This PC or Quick Access. While the user interface of Windows 10 doesn't allow you to enable this option, it can be done with a simple Registry tweak. Let's see how it can be done.
Disable the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge
Edge is the new default browser in Windows 10. Microsoft is constantly working to make it better. However, some of its options are experimental and can be enabled only by visiting the about:flags page. If you want to disable access to that page because the PC is shared with multiple users, it can be done with a simple Registry tweak.
Restore Control Panel items in Win+X menu in Windows 10 Creators Update
Since Windows build 14959, which was recently released to Insiders of the Fast Ring, Microsoft made changes under the hood of the operating system which were not officially announced. Now, it is harder to customize the Win + X menu.
How to lock Windows 10 and turn off the display with one click
In Windows 10, you can lock your current session for security reasons using the Win + L shortcut. If you have not changed the default power management settings, the display will be turned off after 10 minutes. Windows does not provide a native way to turn off display directly on demand by running a command or pressing some button. If you are leaving your PC for a long time, you might want to lock your PC and turn off the monitor instantly with one click.
Opera 43 is getting Link text selection, Bookmark export and Native Chromecast support
A new developer version of the Opera browser has been released today. Version 43 has really impressive changes. Let's look at them.
Disable tips about Windows 10
If you are working in Windows 10, the operating system shows a number of tips about using it. They appear occasionally and can look like a toast notification. Some users find them useful, but others find them very annoying. If you are not happy to see them, here is how to disable tips about the operating system.
How to backup taskbar toolbars in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to enable various taskbar toolbars. You can use one of the predefined toolbars, or create your own toolbar which will display shortcuts from a folder on your drive. Suppose some day, you re-install Windows 10 or move to another PC with Windows 10, you wouldn't want to lose all your settings and start over again. Here is how you can backup taskbar toolbars in Windows 10 and restore them later.
