After upgrading to Windows 10, many users are seeing an error message: critical error - Start Menu and Cortana aren't working. For some reason, most users affected by this error are the ones who upgraded from Windows 8.1. Here is what you can do to get rid of this error message.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 10 Threshold 2 might be released on November 10
Windows 10 Threshold 2, the major update to Windows 10, should be out in only 8 days. Users who already migrated to Windows 10 are awaiting this update because it should fix a lot of issues present in Windows 10 RTM (Build 10240). The November Update, as many people refer to it, is going through the finalizing stages and testing so it can be rolled out soon.
Fix the black screen after logon in Windows 10
Many Windows 10 users face a black screen issue after they sign in to their Windows account. The issue appeared for the first time in early pre-release builds but can be reproduced by some users in Windows 10 build 10240 RTM and even in some post-RTM builds. If you are affected by this issue, here is what you can do to fix the black screen after logon in Windows 10.
How to disable or enable Fast Startup in Windows 10
The Fast Startup feature, which was introduced in Windows 8 RTM, is enabled by default in Windows 10. When enabled, it saves a part of your memory (loaded system files and drivers) to a hibernation file after the user session has ended. This allows your computer to start much faster than normal. However, there are plenty of cases when Fast Startup creates issues and needs to be disabled. In this article, we will see how to disable or enable Fast Startup in Windows 10.
How to change the brightness dim intensity in Linux Mint when on battery running MATE
By default, when you switch your Linux Mint laptop from AC power to battery, MATE dims the brightness level to 50% from the current brightness level. Personally, I felt that 50% was too low of a value for me, where the display felt too dark. There is no option in the GUI to change this value, but it can be tweaked anyway. Let's see how.
How to set the default brightness level in Linux Mint MATE edition
If you are running Linux Mint with MATE on a laptop, you might be interested in learning how to set the default level of brightness for the screen. A lower screen brightness can save you more battery power. Even when you are using an AC power source, an optimum brightness level can make reading more comfortable. Here is how it can be done.
Fix Yes button disabled in UAC dialogs in Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
If you ever faced this strange issue in Windows where the Yes button is disabled in UAC dialogs, you might be very confused as to why that is, especially when your user account is already an Administrator level account. In this article, we will see how this problem can be fixed.
More changes are spotted in Windows 10 build 10576
Here is a list of fixes and bugs in Windows 10 build 10576
Besides the earlier mentioned improvements, Windows 10 build 10576 includes a number of fixes and known issues which can cause trouble during everyday use. Read the list below.
Improvements Microsoft made in Windows 10 build 10576
Windows Insiders who are on the Fast Ring received an update. A new build of Windows 10, build 10576, has been rolled out by Microsoft. If you are interested in knowing what changes Microsoft made, read this article.
