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.
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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.
Microsoft discontinues the People Bar feature
Starting with Windows 10 build 16184, Windows 10 includes the My People feature. It adds a special icon to the notification area of your taskbar and allows pinning your contacts directly to the taskbar, so you can start messaging, call or compose an email just with one click. It looks like Microsoft is about to remove the People bar from the OS.
Change Cursor Shape 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 shape.
Microsoft is Testing Separate Search and Cortana UI
Along with a new header for Settings, Microsoft is testing yet another change in Windows 10. In the latest Insider Preview build, developers separated Cortana and search in the taskbar by giving them individual taskbar buttons and flyouts.
Manually Sync Offline Files in Windows 10
Last time we saw how to create, change, and delete a schedule for the Offline Files sync operation. Today, we will review how to sync your network files and folders with the local Offline Files folder manually.
