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Category: Windows 10
Reset Password for WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
If you forgot the password for your user account in a WSL Linux distro, and are unable to log in to its console, then this article will definitely be useful for you. We will see how to reset the account password in WSL Linux without using third party tools.
All Ways to Run WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
There are different ways to run a Linux distro installed in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 10. In this article, we will review them.
Backup and Restore Sticky Keys Settings in Windows 10
Windows 10 inherits a useful feature from previous versions of the OS. It is called Sticky Keys. When enabled, it will allow you to press and release a modifier key (Shift, Ctrl, or Alt) and then press the next key in the shortcut sequence instead of holding it.
You Can Create and Rename Files That Start with Dot in Windows 10
As you may already know, Microsoft recently released Build 18342 of Windows 10. This build is a pre-release version of the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update, or 19H1. It adds the ability to create and rename a file those name starts with a dot.
Windows 10 Build 18841 (Skip Ahead)
Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch. Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead are getting Windows 10 Build 18841. For a specific reason, this build is coming from the 20H1 development branch, and not from 19H2, as was expected. Let's see what's new in this release.
Windows 10 Build 18343 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft today released yet another build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update, or 19H1). Windows 10 Build 18343 is released shortly after build 18342, so it comes with a couple of bugfixes only.
Turn On or Off Sticky Keys in Windows 10
Windows 10 inherits a useful feature from previous versions of the OS. It is called Sticky Keys. When enabled, it will allow you to press and release a modifier key (Shift, Ctrl, or Alt) and then press the next key in the shortcut sequence instead of holding it.
Set Default WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
A default WSL Linux distro is a distro that runs when you issue the "wsl" command without parameters. Also, it opens from the "Open Linux here" context menu command. Today, we will see how to change this distro.
Windows Sandbox Introduces Simple Config Files in Windows 10
Windows Sandbox is an isolated, temporary, desktop environment where you can run untrusted software without the fear of lasting impact to your PC. Windows Sandbox now has support for simple configuration files (.wsb file extension), which provide minimal scripting support. You can use this feature in the latest Windows Insider build 18342.
