Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, or 19H1). Insiders in the Fast Ring are getting Windows 10 Build 18305.
Category: Windows 10
Security Updates for Windows 10, December 19, 2018
Microsoft today released a new portion of security updates for supported Windows 10 versions.
Add Sync Center Context Menu in Windows 10
Sync Center is an applet of the classic Control Panel app in Windows 10. It comes with a number of useful features, including Offline Files. If you are frequently using the Offline Files feature, then you need quick access to Sync Center. To access it faster, you can add a special context menu to the Desktop.
How to enable Windows Sandbox (and what is it)
As you may remember, there was a Windows feature called "InPrivate Desktop" which was a work-in-progress. Now it is officially revealed under the name "Windows Sandbox". Let's see what it does and how to enable it.
Change Cursor Size for Console in Windows 10
A console in Windows 10 is the shell environment where you can run text-based console tools and utilities by typing commands. Its UI is very simple and does not have any buttons or graphical commands. Examples of the console are WSL, PowerShell, and the classic Command Prompt.
Change Offline Files Disk Usage Limit in Windows 10
Offline Files is a special feature of Windows that allows you to access files stored on a network share locally, even when you are not connected to that network. By default, the OS limits the local disk space that offline files take to 25% of the system drive. The limit includes the local disk space used by cached files that were made available offline, and automatically cached files which were accessed by the user on a network share. Here is how to change this.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is available for advanced users
As you may remember, Microsoft pulled Windows 10 October 2018 Update quickly after its release because of a number of critical bugs. The company is currently releasing the fixed version via the Windows Update service.
Change Terminal Colors of Console Window in Windows 10
In Windows 10 build 18298, are a number of changes were made to the built-in console subsystem of the operating system. There is a new "terminal" tab in console option that allows adjusting several new options for the Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL. There, you can set desired RGB color values for the default foreground and background colors.
Change Cursor Color in Console in Windows 10
In Windows 10 build 18298, are a number of changes were made to the built-in console subsystem of the operating system. There is a new "terminal" tab in console option that allows adjusting several new options for the Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL. One of them is the ability to change the cursor color.
Set Default Tab for Task Manager in Windows 10
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.
