Category: Windows 10

Here is how you can set an animated user profile image in Windows 10 and Windows 11. For example, you can set to a video. While Microsoft officially does not allow using videos or animations as profile images, a simple trick can bypass that limitation.

There are several ways to prevent Windows 10 from going into sleep mode (or sleeping). You can use the built-in tools or one of many third-party alternatives. This article will show you how to prevent Windows 10 from sleeping.

Microsoft today released a new out-of-band patch for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. The same KB5004760 update is now available for all three release, since they share the same code base. The update resolves issues with opening PDF files.

During the Windows 11 event last week, Microsoft did not tell the exact day on which it plans to ship the new operating system to the public. All we got is mere "this holiday" without much detail. Still, some titbits from the official presentation already point at a possible launch day.

One of Microsoft's Windows 11 promo videos that shows the new OS with its redesigned parts reveals a message notification in Microsoft Teams. Stevie Bathiche, one of the Surface engineers at Microsoft, sends Panos Panay a message with the following text: "Good luck today, Panos! Excited to turn it up to 11... can't wait for October!"

A message might hint at a potential Surface event in October 2021, during which Microsoft will unveil new Surface computers running Windows 11 out-of-box. Microsoft can combine two events and launch Windows 11 alongside new devices.

Windows 11, a brand-new operating system from Microsoft, is coming for free this year for all compatible Windows 10 devices. Microsoft has already shared a lot of information about hardware requirements, which, in turn, sparked tremendous confusion among users. According to Microsoft, Windows 11 officially supports computers with 8th gen Intel and 2nd gen AMD CPUs. Another crucial requirement is Trusted Platform Module 2.0 support, or simply TPM 2.0. Many users question the weird spec sheet that renders any computer older than three years old obsolete and unqualified for the upgrade. That is particularly strange, considering that Apple's macOS Monterey supports devices released back in 2013.

You can change Device Usage in Windows 10, an option that defines the device usage pattern. According to your settings, Windows will customize tips and install apps which work best for your tasks.

Back in 2017, when Microsoft released Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the company introduced a novel app called "Continue on PC." It allowed quick web page sharing from mobile devices to Edge on Windows 10. Yesterday, Microsoft pushed update 1.9.5 and informed users about the impending end of support for "Continue on PC" next month.

Here's how to add Run or modify context menu for PS1 files in Windows 10 which will allow you to quickly run and edit. Simply right-click a PS1 file and select one of the options to run it with either PowerShell or PowerShell 7, start it elevated with your preferred scripting language version, and more.

OneDrive, a cloud-based storage solution from Microsoft, is a solid option for those who want to back up photos and videos. The service offers lots of different options to store and manage photo libraries from any of your devices. Moreover, it supports additional features, such as Apple's Live Photo, 8K video, etc. With the latest update, Microsoft introduced a simple photo editor for OneDrive.

If your computer runs Windows 10, version 2004, prepare for the imminent update to the latest version, Windows 10 21H1. The company announced on its official Windows Health Dashboard page that it is now increasing the number of devices set to receive automatic updates from Windows 10 2004, which approaches the end of support.