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Install Optional Updates in Windows 10

How to Install Optional Updates in Windows 10

Optional updates are updates aren’t required to run the operating system. The OS can work as expected without installing them. However, they may enhance some of its features, or add extra options to connected devices. Optional updates may include device drives, extra packages for Microsoft's software like Office, and hardware. Starting in Windows version 2020, May 2020 Update, it is possible to install optional updates on demand. In this blog post, we will review the procedure in detail.

Turn On or Off PC Charging Slowly over USB Notification in Windows 10

How to Turn On or Off PC Charging Slowly over USB Notification in Windows 10

if you are charging your PC over USB using a charger that didn't come with your device, you may receive a notification about slow charging. If you have no other charger and no option to change it, the notification can be really annoying. Here is how to disable it.

Block Websites Using Hosts File in Windows 10

How to Block Websites Using the Hosts File in Windows 10

Every Windows version comes with a special Hosts file which helps resolving DNS records. In addition to your network configuration, the file can be used to define a domain=IP address pairing which will have priority above the value provided by the DNS server. Using this trick, you can block certain web sites from opening in the web browser on your computer.

Turn On or Off Stop Devices when Screen is Off in Windows 10

How to Turn On or Off Stop Devices when Screen is Off in Windows 10

To save your battery power, Windows 10 can automatically stop devices connected via USB to your laptop or other portable PC. If this power saving feature gives you issues with connected devices like external drives or pointing device, you can turn it off.

Allow or Deny App Access to Downloads Folder in Windows 10

How to Allow or Deny App Access to Downloads Folder in Windows 10

Starting with Windows 10 build 17063, the OS has got a number of new options under Privacy. These include the ability to control usage permissions for your Library/data folders, microphone, calendar, user account info, file system, location, contacts, call history, email, and messaging. Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update' features 'Voice Activation', and Windows 10 build 19536 adds 'Downloads folder' access restriction options for installed apps.

Install or Uninstall Windows PowerShell ISE in Windows 10

How to Install or Uninstall Windows PowerShell ISE in Windows 10

Starting with Windows 10 build 19037, the PowerShell ISE app is now an options feature installed by default (Feature on Demand). This means that it is now listed in the Optional Features, you will be able to install or uninstall it easily.

Windows 10 Task Manager Receives a new ‘Architecture’ Column

A new update is coming to the built-in Task Manager app of Windows 10. In addition to the 'Platform' column, which can display either 64-bit or 32-bit value for a process, Task Manager receives a new column to spot ARM32 apps.

Enable or Disable Network Connectivity in Standby In Windows 10

How to Stop Windows 10 from Disconnecting Network in Sleep

As you may already know from our previous articles, devices that support Modern Standby are able to keep a network connection active when in sleep mode. Here's how to enable or disable this feature.

Add Networking Connectivity in Standby to Power Options in Windows 10

How to Add Networking Connectivity in Standby to Power Options in Windows 10

As you may already know from our previous articles, devices that support Modern Standby are able to keep a network connection active when in sleep mode. If you prefer the classic Control Panel over the Settings app, you might be interested in adding the Networking Connectivity in Standby option to the classic Power Options applet. It allows managing Modern Standby, but isn't visible by default.

Check if Connected or Disconnected Modern Standby in Windows 10

How to Check if Connected or Disconnected Modern Standby in Windows 10

Windows 10 can enter a special low power mode if supported by hardware, called Sleep. The computer can return from sleep mode faster than from a cold boot. Depending on your hardware, there can be a number of sleep modes available on your computer. One of them is Modern Standby.