Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 come with Client Hyper-V so you can run a supported guest operating system inside a Virtual Machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft's native hypervisor for Windows. It was originally developed for Windows Server 2008 and then ported to Windows client OS. It has improved over time and is present in the latest Windows 10 release as well. Today, we will see how to forward your locally connected devices to a Hyper-V Virtual Machine.
Category: Windows 10
Manage Speech Dictionary Words in Windows 10
Windows provides both a device-based speech recognition feature (available through the Windows Speech Recognition Desktop app), and a cloud-based speech recognition service in those markets and regions where Cortana is available. In this article, we will see how to customize the speech dictionary that is used with the Speech Recognition feature. It is possible to add, edit, and delete its words.
Turn On or Off Ask to Save Changes in Snip & Sketch in Windows 10
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. You can make it ask you to save changes you made to a snip before closing it.
Disable Auto Copy to Clipboard in Snip & Sketch app in Windows 10
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. Here's how to prevent the Snip & Sketch app from copying your snip to clipboard when annotating it.
Change Default Font for Mail App in Windows 10
Windows 10 includes a new Mail app which is simplistic and allows you to send and receive e-mail from multiple accounts. Recently, Microsoft added an option that allows changing the default font for your letters. If you create a new mail or reply to an existing mail, the text you type will be in the font face, size, color and emphasis you have selected.
Disable AutoPlay for Non-volume Devices in Windows 10
In Windows 10, there is an option to disable the AutoPlay feature for non-volume devices, such as cameras and phones. Today, we will review two methods you can use to disable it.
Windows 10 Build 18329 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update, or 19H1). Windows 10 Build 18329 features an ability to run Desktop apps in Windows Mixed Reality, a number of improvements made to the dark theme of Mail and Calendar apps, and more.
Disable AutoPlay for All Drives in Windows 10
AutoPlay is a special feature of the shell which allows the user to quickly pick a desired action for various media types you have connected or attached to your computer. You can configure it to open your favorite image viewer app when you insert a disk with photos, or launch a media player app automatically for your drive containing media files. It saves your time, since the required app starts automatically every time you connect your device or insert your disk.
Setup Program Improvements in Windows 10 version 1903
Windows 10 version 1903, also known as "19H1" and "April 2019 Update" is almost complete. Windows 10 version 1903 is expected to reach the RTM stage in March. A webcast issued by Microsoft reveals a number of changes made to the setup program. It now displays more details about errors which prevent the OS from upgrading.
Block or Unblock Automatic File Downloads for Apps in Windows 10
When you use an online storage provider such as OneDrive to store online-only files, some Windows apps might download these files automatically. For example, a music player app such as Windows Media Player might download your online-only music files to play them. You can block certain apps from downloading your online files automatically.
