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Vivaldi 2.3: Custom Screenshot File Name, Address Bar Improvements
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The team behind the most innovative Vivaldi browser released a new snapshot of the upcoming version of the app. Vivaldi 2.3.1430.4 allows including frequently visited pages in the URL drop-down list of the address bar. Also, you can set a custom name template for your screenshots.
KB4476976 Build 17763.292 for Windows 10 Version 1809 (Release Preview Ring)
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A new cumulative update is out to Insiders who have configured Windows 10 to receive updates from the Release Preview ring. KB4476976 raises the OS version to Build 17763.292.
Hot Air Balloons theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
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The Hot Air Balloons theme comes with 9 beautiful wallpapers with colorful hot air ballons. It was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Enable or Disable Inherited Permissions in Windows 10
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Today, we will see what Inherited Permissions are in Windows 10, and how they affect files, folders, and Registry keys. Also, we will learn how to disable and enable them for an object in Windows 10.
Assign Keyboard Shortcuts to Extensions in Firefox
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A new feature has landed in pre-release versions of Mozilla, and it will reach the production branch soon. Firefox users will be able to assign keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) to actions available for installed extensions.
Add Reset Permissions Context Menu in Windows 10
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Yesterday, we saw how to quickly reset permissions for a file or folder in Windows 10. To save your time, you can add a special context menu. Here is how it can be done.
Enable Dark Title Bars with Custom Accent Color in Windows 10
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As you may already know, Windows 10 allows you to switch between the dark and light themes. This can be done with Settings. The appropriate options are located under Personalization -> Colors. Also, you can customize the accent color and apply it to the Start menu and taskbar, and/or window title bars. With a simple Registry tweak, you can enable the black color for title bars only, and keep the current color of window frames (e.g. the default blue color).
Windows 10 version 1809 is available via Windows Update
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As you may remember, Microsoft pulled Windows 10 October 2018 Update quickly after its release because of a number of critical bugs. It looks like the company has fixed all critical issues with version 1908. Today, it appeared on Windows Update, so every Windows 10 user can update his or her PC to the latest version of the OS if their have compatible hardware.
Windows 10 Build 18317 (Fast Ring)
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Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, or 19H1). Windows 10 Build 18317 features a number of improvements made to Windows Console, a new separated UI for Cortana and Search, and a refreshed look of certain pages in Settings.
Quickly Reset NTFS Permissions in Windows 10
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Sometimes you need to reset custom NTFS permissions applied to a file or a folder in Windows 10. After performing this operation, all custom access rules will be removed, and inherited permissions will be restored.
