Continuing with my WSL coverage, I would like to share how to add or remove a user to the sudo group in a WSL Linux distro in order to allow or deny it from running commands and apps as root. This is applicable to newly added user accounts, as they have no sudo privileges out of the box. Also, we will see how to find which user accounts are already members of the sudo group.
Category: Windows 10
Rename Audio Device In Windows 10
In Windows 10, there are a number of options which you can use to change sounds for different system events, configure output and input devices, and more. Starting with Windows 10, Microsoft has added the ability to rename audio devices to the Settings app.
Skype Store App Can Send Email Alerts for Missed Calls and Messages
Windows 10 comes with a special version of Skype pre-installed. It is a modern Store app that is in active development. Microsoft pushes it over the classic Desktop app, adds essential features which were exclusive to the classic version of Skype.
A new version of Snip & Sketch hits the Fast Ring
Starting with Windows 10 version 1809, also known as "October 2018 Update", Microsoft implemented a new option - screen snipping. A new Snip & Sketch app has been added to Windows 10 to quickly snip and share a screenshot. Microsoft is releasing a new version of the app, 10.1901.10521.0, to Insiders in the Fast Ring.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, March 12, 2019
Microsoft is releasing cumulative updates for all supported Windows 10 versions. Here is the change log for the updates.
Windows 10 Build 18356 (Fast Ring)
Another update is available to Fast Ring Insiders. Build 18356 released with a number of improvements made to the Your Phone app. Also, the change log features a traditional list of fixes.
Find User Accounts in WSL Linux in Windows 10
You may have multiple user accounts in a WSL Linux distro. This post explains how to quickly find available user accounts in a WSL console. The method described in the article is suitable for any WSL distro.
Windows 10 Will Automatically Uninstall the Faulty Windows Updates
Windows automatically installs updates to keep your device secure and running at peak efficiency. Occasionally, these updates can fail due to incompatibility or issues in new software. If your Windows 10 PC has failed to start properly, the OS will be able to automatically remove a problematic update preventing it from starting normally.
Two New OOBE Pages in Windows 10 Version 1903
OOBE (stands for Out-of-box experience ) is the experience the user has when preparing to first use a new product. In Windows, this includes the setup process of installing and/or performing initial configuration of hardware, setting privacy options, and adding a user account to the OS. Starting in Windows 10 version 1903, OOBE includes two new pages.
DTrace is now available on Windows
The next Windows 10 feature update (19H1, April 2019 Update, version 1903) will include support for DTrace, the popular open source debugging and diagnostic tool. It has originally been built for Solaris, and became available for Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and macOS. Microsoft has ported it to Windows.
