Microsoft has made significant changes to DPI scaling again in the recently released Windows 10 version 1607 "Anniversary Update". Microsoft claims that Windows 10 Anniversary Update scales more desktop apps properly for high-DPI displays.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 10 Redstone 2 build 14905 is out for Insiders
Microsoft today released a new public build of the next feature update for Windows 10, known by the code name "Redstone 2". Windows 10 build 14905 is out for both PCs and phones.
10 New Windows 10 Hotkeys You Need to Remember
Hotkeys are very important to improve the usability and productivity of software. They save your time. Every Windows user is probably familiar with at least the Win key shortcut keys. Windows 10, the new OS from Microsoft, features an updated Start menu, virtual desktops and some more GUI updates. Besides these changes, it comes with a set of new hotkeys, which I would like to share in this article.
August 2016 update rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1
The August 2016 update rollup package for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 is out. It comes with a huge number of fixes including some notable performance and reliability patches.
Windows servicing change introduces Monthly Rollups for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
Yesterday, Microsoft announced a change in Windows servicing that introduces a rollup model for updates. It will reduce the number of updates available for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 and combine them into a single monthly rollup. Each month's rollup will be cumulative but they will release express packages on Windows Update to keep the download size small for those who have already installed the previous month's rollup. With a single rollup they aim to eliminate update fragmentation.
Windows 10 context menu items missing when more than 15 files are selected
If you have selected more than 15 files in File Explorer of Windows 10, you might be surprised that commands like Open, Print, and Edit disappear from the context menu. In this article, we will see how to allow all context menu registry verbs for more than 15 files selected.
Add PowerShell file (*.ps1) to New Context Menu of File Explorer
In this article, we will see how to get a useful context menu item to create a New -> Windows PowerShell script. It will save you time if you need to create them from time to time. You get a new file with the PS1 extension instantly with one click.
Download New – Windows PowerShell script context menu
New - Windows PowerShell script context menu.
Add or remove New -> Windows Powershell script context menu for File Explorer.
Stop Windows 10 Anniversary Update from installing Candy Crush and other unwanted apps
Many users have spotted that Windows 10 Anniversary Update downloads and installs some games and apps automatically. Without the user even opening the Store, or asking for his or her permission, the operating system installs some apps like Candy Crush Soda Saga, Minecraft: Windows 10 edition, Flipboard, Twitter and some other apps. Earlier, you could prevent Windows 10 from installing them using a Registry Tweak, but it does not work any more in version 1607 "Anniversary Update". Here is the alternative way to prevent these apps from installing.
Windows 10 Storage Diagnostic Tool in Anniversary Update
Windows 10 Anniversary Update includes a new tool to diagnose various aspects of drives connected to your PC. If your suspect your disk drive of a problem, the Storage Diagnostic tool can be useful in identifying the issue since it collects various data about drives and the file system.
