Windows Defender is the built-in security solution in Windows 10. It provides basic protection against threats. Earlier versions of Windows like Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista also had it but it was less efficient previously as it only scanned spyware and adware. In Windows 8 and Windows 10, Defender is based on the Microsoft Security Essentials app which offers better protection by adding full blown protection against all kinds of malware. Recently, Microsoft made it possible to run Windows Defender Antivirus in a sandbox.
Category: Windows 10
Enable Write Through In Windows 10 For Reliable Network Data Transfers
Windows 10 like all previous versions of the OS includes the SMB protocol (Server Message Block) for networking with other devices. SMB is used for file and printer sharing. In version 1809, Microsoft has added a Write Through option for the SMB protocol to Windows 10, which significantly improves the reliability of network transfers, and guarantees that data is written back to the actual storage medium.
Add or Remove Excluded Folders For Search Indexer in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with the ability to index your files so the Start Menu, File Explorer, and Cortana can search them faster. Indexing runs in the background without trying to affect your PC's performance. Starting in Windows 10 build 18267, the operating system offers a new method to manage the folders included in the search index.
Group Policy Reference Spreadsheet for Windows 10 Version 1809
Microsoft has released a special spreadsheet which covers all Group Policy options for Windows 10 version 1809, known as "October 2018 Update". This document is useful for all Windows 10 users, especially for those who are is using Windows 10 Home. As you may already know, the Home edition doesn't include the Local Group Policy Editor app (gpedit.msc), so having a list of Registry parameters you can apply is a must-have thing.
Turn On or Off Enhanced Mode for Search Indexer in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with the ability to index your files so the Start Menu, File Explorer, and Cortana can search them faster. Indexing runs in the background without trying to affect your PC's performance. Starting in Windows 10 build 18267, you can enable a new option for the search indexing, called 'Enhanced Mode'.
Sticky Notes 3.1 is out to Skip Ahead Insiders with Dark Mode
Microsoft is releasing the Sticky Notes app version 3.1 to Windows Insiders in Skip Ahead. This new version includes dark mode, and a faster sync feature.
Windows 10 Build 18267 (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 18267. The build brings a few new features and a number of fixes.
Stop Firefox from Following Light and Dark App Mode in Windows 10
Mozilla yesterday released Mozilla Firefox 63. Starting with this version, the browser follows the system app theme. If you set the 'Dark' theme as your system and app theme in Windows 10, Firefox will automatically apply the appropriate built-in theme. If you are not happy with this behavior, here is how to disable it.
Windows 10 Version 1809 Causes Font Issues
There is another serious bug in Windows 10 version 1809
Windows 10 version 1809 seems to be a very bug-ridden, unfortunate release of the OS. After being rolled out, its users have run into various issues. Some of them are minor, like the driver issue for Intel audio users, but others were really serious and caused data loss, so Microsoft temporarily stopped redistribution of the October 2018 Update. There is another bug discovered in the OS that also causes data loss.
