Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, or 19H1). This time it is Windows 10 Build 18309. The release features a password-less sign-on experience for all Windows 10 versions, Narrator improvements. Also,if you clean install Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows, the Cortana voice-over will be disabled by default.
Category: Windows 10
Change Hyper-V Virtual Hard Disks Folder in Windows 10
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 change the folder which is used to store virtual disks for Hyper-V virtual machines.
Python 3.7 can be installed from Microsoft Store
For those who don't know, Python is an easy to learn, yet powerful programming language. Python is included in many Linux distributions out of the box. It is widely used for automation scripts, app development, web back-end software, and software extensions.
Enable Voice Activation for Speech Recognition 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 addition to the context menu, and a shortcut, you may want to enable Voice Activation mode for Speech Recognition.
Upgrading to Windows 10 version 1809 may invalidate built-in Administrator
Yet another issue with the most recent version of Windows 10 has been revealed. If you are upgrading the OS from version 1803 to Windows 10 version 1809, this may break the built-in Administrator user account.
Change Game Bar Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a Game DVR feature, which was part of the Xbox app. Starting with Windows 10 Creators Update version 1703, it is directly integrated into the operating system. It comes with a number of keyboard shortcuts you can use to manage the Game Bar features. Today, we will see how to customize them.
Force Enable Windows 10 Settings Top Header
Microsoft is working on an update to the built-in Windows 10 Settings app. The feature is already available to a small select group of Windows Insiders. If you are not part of that group, here is how to force enable the new header.
Force Enable Default Tab Feature in Windows 10 Task Manager
With Windows 10 version 1903, also known as "19H1", it will be possible to set a default tab for the Task Manager app. As you may remember, the classic Task Manager was able to remember the last open tab. The modern Task Manager app is missing that feature, so the ability to set a default tab is a welcome change for users who regularly switch between tabs. Unfortunately, the new feature is currently locked. It is only available to
Disable Storage Sense in Windows 10
Windows 10 includes the ability to automatically empty your Recycle bin, delete temporary files, and remove a number of other files to free up disk space. This is possible with the Storage Sense feature. However, if you are not happy with this new feature of the OS, you can disable it. This can be done with either Settings, a Registry tweak, or by applying a Group Policy option.
Microsoft has updated the Camera app UI in Windows 10
If you're a Windows Insider on the Fast Ring of Windows 10, then the Camera app should be updated for you. A new version of the app is out to Fast Ring Insiders with a revamped look of the user interface.
