Microsoft released a new cumulative update to Window Insider program Slow, and Release Preview rings. If you are a Windows Insider in the Slow or RP ring, you will be offered to install this update. Here are the key changes.
Category: Windows 10
Modify or Remove File Property Details in Windows 10
In Windows 10, you can edit advanced file properties, e.g. media tags for common media file formats, file metadata, extended image information, etc, without using third-party apps. In this article, we will see how to add, modify, or remove extended file properties with File Explorer.
Find Available System Restore Points in Windows 10
System Restore is a feature of Windows 10 and several previous versions of Windows, going back to Windows Me. Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft removed the shortcut link to start System Restore from the Accessories -> System Tools folder. In this article, we will see how to find all the available System Restore points in Windows 10.
Enable or Disable Touch by Finger in Windows 10
If you have a touch screen device with Windows 10 installed, you can specify whether touch input is enabled or disabled without disabling the touch screen hardware. This can be done with a special Registry tweak. Here's how to enable or disable touch by finger in Windows 10.
Microsoft is renaming Game Bar to Xbox Game Bar
Windows 10 comes with a Game Bar feature, which was part of the Xbox app. Starting with Creators Update version 1703, it is directly integrated into the operating system as a separate component that cannot be easily uninstalled so it's there even if you remove the Xbox app. A new version of the app is released for early adopters, featuring a new name for the feature.
Find If You Have HDD or SSD in Windows 10
In Windows 10, you can find your drive type for drives installed in your PC without restarting your PC or disassembling it. No third party tools required.
Microsoft is Updating Paint with New Accessibility Features
The classic Paint app which comes bundled with Windows 10 is familiar to almost every user. Microsoft is updating the application with new accessibility features that should make the app easier to use.
Windows 10 Build 18898 (20H1, Fast Ring)
Microsoft today released a new 20H1 build of Windows 10 to Insiders in the Fast Ring. Build 18898 comes with a couple of minor new features along with fixes and improvements.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Start Menu Improvements
Windows 10 comes with a completely reworked Start menu, which combines Live Tiles introduced in Windows 8 with classic app shortcuts. With the modern Start Menu you can arrange your pinned tiles into groups and name them according to your preferences. Starting in Windows 10 May 2019 Update, also known as 'version 1903' and '19H1', the Start menu has got is own process that allows it to appear faster, increases its reliability. Besides that, there are a number of usability improvements made to the Start menu.
Prevent Cortana from Accessing Location in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant bundled with Windows 10. Cortana appears as a search box or an icon on the taskbar and comes with tight integration with the Search feature in Windows 10. Signing in to Cortana with your Microsoft account allows it to keep track of what interests you, save your favorite places to its Notebook, collect notifications from other devices, and sync your data between all your devices with Cortana enabled. By default, Cortana is able to read your location data in Windows 10. If you are not happy with defaults, here is how to change permissions for Cortana.
