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How to Remove User Account Picture From Sign-in Screen in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 assigns a barebones user avatar for every user account with a grey background and the user represented by white curves. You can get rid of that picture and have only your user name on the sign-in screen in Windows 10.
If you are using the WSL feature in Windows 10 (formerly known as Bash On Ubuntu), you definitely know that you can install and run multiple Linux distros from Microsoft Store. openSUSE Enterprise 15 SP1 joins them, so you can be download and install it in WSL.
As you may remember, Windows 10 Build 18922 includes a new, hidden version of Cortana. It looks like the app will become available to the public soon. A new Cortana - Beta shows up on the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft is releasing a new cumulative update for their latest Windows 10 version. KB4501375 targets Windows 10 version 1903 and raises the OS build number to 18362.207. The patch was previously released to the Release Preview ring. Now it hits the stable branch and comes with a huge list of fixes.
How to change Narrator Context Reading Order for Buttons and Controls
As you may already know, Narrator is a screen-reading app built into Windows 10. Narrator lets users with vision issues to use PC and complete common tasks. It is possible to change the context reading order for buttons and controls for Narrator in Windows 10. We will review how it can be done with either keyboard, Settings or a Registry tweak.
Microsoft is releasing cumulative updates to a number of supported Windows versions, including Windows 10 version 1809, Windows 10 version 1809, Windows 10 version 1803, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows 10 version 1703. Here's what's new in these updates.
How to enable Floating Search with Rounded Corners in Windows 10
Microsoft is working on a new floating search pane that comes with rounded corners and appears in the center of the screen. With a simple Registry tweak, this new feature can be enabled in stable versions of the OS. Let's see how it can be done.
How to Disable Windows Defender in Windows 10 Version 1903
Windows Defender is the default antivirus app shipped with Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows like Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista also had it but it was less efficient previously as it only scanned spyware and adware. In Windows 8 and Windows 10, Defender is based on the Microsoft Security Essentials app which offers better protection by adding full blown protection against all kinds of malware. You may have a reason to disable the app. As you might have already noticed, Windows 10 Version 1903 requires extra steps to get the virus scanning engine disabled. Here's what to do.
How to turn on or off Narrator Intonation Pauses in Windows 10
As you may already know, Narrator is a screen-reading app built into Windows 10. Narrator lets users with vision issues to use PC and complete common tasks. The user can enable or disable the intonation pauses feature for Narrator which are punctuation pauses that make speech sound more natural.
How to add Google Drive to the Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 10
Google Drive is the online document storage solution created by Google corporation which exists in personal and business editions. Users can edit spreadsheets, documents and presentations, as well as share access to them so they can be co-edited in real time. Google offers a special client software, 'Backup and Sync' which simplifies the sync operation. By default, Google Drive doesn't appear in the left area of File Explorer of Windows 10. Here's how to add it there.
