Starting in Windows 10 version 1809 'October 2018 Update', the built-in Narrator feature now includes a new dialog, Quick Start Guide. It is intended to teach the user the basics of using Narrator, including its keyboard shortcuts, navigation, commands you can use, and more. With Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update', Quick Start Guide is replaced with a new 'Narrator Home' screen. If you are not happy to see it, here is how to disable the Narrator Home feature in Windows 10.
Category: Windows 10
Minimize Narrator Home to Taskbar or System Tray in Windows 10
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 change its voice, adjust the speaking rate, pitch, and volume. In this article, we will see how to make Narrator Home minimize to the taskbar instead of the system tray by default.
Change Default Console Window Position in Windows 10
A console in Windows 10 is the shell environment where you can run text-based console tools and utilities by typing commands. Its UI is very simple and does not have any buttons or graphical commands. Examples of the console are WSL, PowerShell, and the classic Command Prompt. The console can be configured to remember its previous screen position, or you can make it appear in its default position.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 May 19, 2019
Microsoft is releasing a set of updates for supported versions of Windows 10. The updates include a small fix that addresses the issue that may prevent access to some gov.uk websites that don’t support HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). Here is the list of updates with their change logs.
Windows 10 Build 18362.116 is out to Insiders with KB4505057
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.
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.
