In Windows 10, the command prompt was significantly updated. It has a LOT of new features which make it really useful. Starting with Windows 10 build 18272, Microsoft added the ability to zoom the console window using Ctrl + Mouse Wheel. This works in the good old command processor, cmd.exe, WSL, and PowerShell.
Category: Windows 10
Turn On or Off Narrator Caps Lock Warnings in Windows 10
Starting in Windows 10 build 18272, Narrator will now alert you when you are accidentally typing with Caps Lock turned on. The setting is enabled by default. Here is how to enable or disable it.
Windows 10 ‘Vanadium’ is the successor of 19H1
Traditionally, Microsoft has developed Windows releases using codenames so that secrecy about product features is kept, and unofficial information doesn't get leaked. Each release of Windows 10 also has its own code name. The initial release was internally named 'Threshold', which was followed by 'Threshold 2'. Five releases after it were codenamed 'Redstone'. This has changed.
Windows 10 Build 18272 (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 18272. The ISO images for this build are also available.
Add Speech Recognition Context Menu 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. For your convenience, you can add a special command to start Speech Recognition directly from the Desktop context menu.
Run Speech Recognition at Startup 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. Here is how to make it automatically run at startup for your user account.
Create a File of Specific Size in Windows 10
Sometimes you need to create a file of specific size for testing purposes. While you can try to create just a text file with some app like Notepad, it is very inconvenient when you need to create a huge file or many files at once. Here is a better solution.
KB4464455 Windows 10 Build 17763.107 (Slow and RP Rings)
Microsoft is re-releasing the bugfix for its problem-riddled Windows 10 October 2018 Update. The updated KB4464455 raises the OS version to 17763.107 and resolves a number of issues found since its final version,17763.1, and its successor, 17763.104.
Enable 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. Here is how to enable the Speech Recognition feature in Windows 10.
See Current Threats in Windows Security in Windows 10
Recent versions of Windows 10 come with an app called Windows Security. Formerly known as "Windows Defender Security Center", this application is intended to help the user control his security and privacy settings in a clear and useful way. Here's how to see all current threats that need some action in Windows Security.
