Environment variables in an operating system are values that contain information about the system environment, and the currently logged in user. They existed in OSes before Windows as well, such as MS-DOS. Applications or services can use the information defined by environment variables to determine various things about the OS, for example, to detect the number of processes, the currently logged in user's name, the folder path to the current user's profile or the temporary files directory. Recently I covered how to view those variables for system, for a specific user or for a process. In this article, I would like to share with you a trick to view or edit environment variables directly, from the command line or a shortcut.
Category: Windows 10
KB4469342 Build 17763.165 is out to Release Preview Ring
Microsoft is silently releasing a new cumulative update KB4469342 to Insiders who have configured their PCs to receive updates from the Release Preview ring. They are getting KB4469342 along with a new servicing stack update, KB4470788.
Windows 10 Mail May Show Ads for Non-office 365 Subscribers
Windows 10 includes a new Mail app which is simplistic and allows you to send and receive e-mail from multiple accounts. It looks like Microsoft is working to make the app show ads for non-office 365 subscribers.
Hear Advanced Information About Controls with Narrator 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. Starting with Windows 10 build 18282, the advanced information previously spoken on controls won't be read by Narrator until you press the Narrator key + 0. You can change this behavior.
Administrative Templates for Windows 10 Version 1809
Microsoft has released a set of administrative templates for Windows 10 version 1809, known as "October 2018 Update". They include a number of *.admx files to apply the Group Policy options properly.
Enable Automatically Adjust Active Hours in Windows 10
Windows 10 now includes the Active Hours feature, that allows the user to customize the time during which you are expected to be using your PC. No updates will be installed, and no restarts will be scheduled during those hours, so it seems to be a way to keep the user in control. Starting with Windows 10 build 18282, Windows can automatically adjust active hours for you based on your device activity.
How To Enable Light Theme in Windows 10
Starting in Windows 10 Build 18282, the operating system includes a new light theme that changes the color of the Start menu, the taskbar, and the Action Center to white with acrylic effects. Also, the 'Colors' page of the Settings app was updated to include a set of new options to customize the appearance.
Windows 10 Build 18282: New Light Theme and Wallpaper
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18282 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build introduces a new light theme that changes the appearance of the Start menu, taskbar, and the Action Center, along with a new wallpaper. Also, it comes with a number of improvements made to Narrator, Windows Snip, printing experience, and more.
Fix: Windows 10 Sticky Notes App Doesn’t Sync Notes
Sticky Notes is a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app which is bundled with Windows 10 starting in "Anniversary Update" and comes with a number of features which the classic desktop app didn't have. Here are the solutions you can try if the sync feature doesn't work properly.
KB4470200 Build 18277.1006 for Windows 10 19H1
Microsoft is releasing a new cumulative update to Insiders who is on Windows 10 Build 18277. Windows 10 Build 18277 represents the upcoming version of the OS, currently known as "codename 19H1" and "version 1903".
