File Explorer is the default file management app which is bundled with Windows starting with Windows 95. Besides file management operations, Explorer.exe also implements the shell - the Desktop, taskbar, desktop icons and also the Start menu are parts of the Explorer app. Starting in Windows 10 Build 18282, there is a new feature in File Explorer - Conversational Date Format.
Category: Windows 10
Set When Storage Sense Should Automatically Empty Recycle Bin
As you may already know, Windows 10 includes the ability to automatically delete files in your Recycle bin, delete temporary files, and files in the Downloads folder to free up disk space. Starting with Windows 10 version 1809, the ability to automatically remove the contents of the Recycle bin is added to Storage Sense. In recent Windows 10 builds, you can configure Storage Sense to automatically empty the Recycle Bin if files in that folder have been stored there for more that the specific number of days. Here is how.
Set When Storage Sense Should Delete Files in Downloads Folder
As you may already know, Windows 10 includes the ability to automatically delete files in your Recycle bin, delete temporary files, and files in the Downloads folder to free up disk space. Starting with Windows 10 version 1809, the ability to remove the contents of the Downloads folder is added to the Storage Sense feature. In recent Windows 10 builds, you can configure Storage Sense to automatically delete files in the Downloads folder if they have been stored there for more that the specific number of days. Here is how.
Disable Installation of Removable Devices in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 automatically mounts a removable drive like USB Flash drive you have connected to the computer. If the OS is able to recognize its file system, it will assign a drive letter to the drive. It is possible to change this behavior and prevent the OS from recognizing newly connected removable drives automatically.
Find Expiration Date of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build
As you may already know, Windows 10 Insider Preview builds have a pre-defined expiration date, also known as "timebomb". Microsoft limits the period of time the user can use a pre-release build of the OS in order to ensure that Insiders stay up to date with the latest features and updates.
Remove Rotate Left and Rotate Right From Context Menu in Windows 10
If you need to rotate an image, Windows 10 allows you to do it without using third party tools. The built-in functionality will allow you to do it quickly right from the File Explorer app. However, If you prefer a third-party solution, you may want to get rid of the appropriate context menu entries.
Remove Create a New Video Context Menu in Windows 10
Windows 10 ships with a Photos app which replaced the Windows Photo Viewer and Photo Gallery. Its tile is pinned to the Start menu. Recent versions of the Photos app allow creating videos with 3D effects from static images and photos. If you find no use for this fancy feature, you can remove the 'Create a New Video' entry from the context menu using a Registry tweak.
Sync Time With Internet Server Manually in Windows 10
Internet Time (NTP) is a very useful way to keep your PC's time accurate automatically. Once configured, Windows will request time data periodically from time servers, so you can be sure that time and date on your device are set properly. If this feature is disabled, the computer's clock might be out of sync. Starting in Windows 10 Build 18920, it is possible to sync your clock manually.
Windows 10 Build 18290 (Fast Ring)
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 18290.
Start Narrator Before Sign-in in Windows 10
Narrator is a screen-reading app built into Windows 10. Narrator lets users with vision issues to use PC and complete common tasks. The operating system allows automatically starting Narrator on the login screen before you sign-in to Windows 10. Here's how it can be done.
