Microsoft has released Microsoft Office 2016 a few days ago. It uses App-V/Click To Run technology. After installing it, many users faced the issue that free disk space is reduced by a huge amount. If you are affected by the same problem and would like get the disk space back, follow the instructions in this article. We will see how to free up disk space after installing Office 2016 Click To Run (CTR).
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Stop Windows 10 spying on you using just Windows Firewall
It is not a secret to anyone who uses Windows 10 that this operating system is collecting a lot of private information and sending it back to Microsoft so they get more telemetry data. Many users are not happy that Windows 10 is spying on them and constantly seeking a way to stop it. While this is not the first time that we are referring to this issue, today I would like to share a different way to prevent Windows 10 from collecting your sensitive data using only the built-in Windows Firewall.
How to make taskbar transparent in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 comes with an opaque taskbar. Many users who are new to Windows 10 are not even aware that it is possible to make it transparent with glass without using hacks. In this article, we will see how it can be done. It is one of most popular questions I receive via email.
Download Block Telemetry Rules file for Windows 10
Block Telemetry Rules file for Windows 10.
The complete list of telemetry servers to be blocked in Windows Firewall using the included script. This will stop Windows 10 from spying on you.
Firefox 41 is out, here are all the major changes
Yesterday, Mozilla rolled out an updated version of its Firefox browser. Mozilla Firefox 41 is available for all supported platforms. In this article, I would like to mention all the major changes available in this release.
Windows 10 build 10547 adds call history and email access controls
One of the new features which has silently appeared in the newly released Windows 10 build 10547 is the ability to control which apps can access the call history and email on your device. The user can now explicitly set which apps can use the history of calls you made from a Windows 10 device if it has calling ability/phone feature. The same is true for email conversations.
Windows 10 build 10547 features a new environment variables editor
While at first glance, Windows 10 build 10547 looks the same as Windows 10 build 10240 RTM, you can spot many small but useful changes in this build if you look closely. This is really unexpected, but Microsoft decided to update the good old environment variables editor, which had not changed since Windows 2000. Let's see how it has changed!
Windows 10 build 10547 features some Start menu changes
The recently released Windows 10 build 10547 includes a number of changes that you might not have noticed. Today, I would like to turn your attention to the Start menu changes I spotted while playing with that build. The Start menu is the feature which gets the most attention and scrutiny by users who were disappointed with Windows 8's UI. Let's see what they have changed.
How to enable VP9 codec in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 build 10547
Besides many changes in the operating system itself, Windows 10 build 10547 features a notable change in the Microsoft Edge browser. If you already installed Windows 10 build 10547, you will be able to activate the VP9 codec. Let's see how.
Themes and Personalization have made a return in Windows 10 build 10547
It is a bit surprising but the good old Themes and Personalization Control Panels have returned in Windows 10 build 10547. Microsoft removed all classic personalization options from the Control Panel in Windows 10, and it was released to end users without these options present. However, with build 10547, the situation has changed.
