Last week, Microsoft announced what may come as a big relief to all Windows 10 users - a big reduction in the size of updates delivered for the OS. Customers have long been complaining about this issue since Windows 10 debuted in 2015 and it looks like Microsoft is finally beginning to get the message.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Build 17738 reached the Slow Ring
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17738 to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This build was released to Insiders in the Fast Ring earlier this month. It doesn't include any new feature, and comes with bugfixes only.
UWP File Explorer has got new features in Windows 10 version 1809
As you may already know, there a new File Explorer app in Windows 10 starting with the "Redstone 2" update. It is hidden and has no shortcut yet. It is a modern File Explorer, a Universal app which could replace the classic File Explorer in the near future. Microsoft has added a number of new features to this app in recent Windows 10 version 1809 "Redstone 5" releases.
Cortana has got a revamped user interface
Microsoft is releasing a refined look for the UI of Cortana. It will be available in all countries. It was previously available to Windows Insiders, but now the update reached the stable branch.
Add Customize tab to Desktop Folder in Windows 10
The Customize tab of the file properties dialog in File Explorer can be used to view and change folder template and the icon for a folder. By default, the Customize tab is not visible in the Folder Properties dialog for the Desktop folder, so you cannot customize it. Here is how to add it there.
Create Shared Folders Shortcut in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows the user to share his or her locally connected printers and stored files with other users over the network. Shared files can be accessible for reading and writing to others. Shared printers can be used for printing on the remote computer. Today, we will see how to create a special 'Shared Folders' shortcut to manage them faster.
Sticky Notes 3.0 for Windows 10 Will Sync Notes Between Your Devices
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. The upcoming version 3.0 of the app will bring several new features to Windows 10 desktop users.
Permanently Mute Site in Google Chrome
When you are browsing the web, you may be opening multiple tabs and it is very annoying when a tab which is in the background starts playing audio suddenly without even it being focused. While you can mute only the tab playing the audio, you may find it useful to mute specific web sites permanently.
Remove Security Tab From File Properties in Windows 10
The Security tab of the file properties dialog in File Explorer can be used to view and change ownership and security permissions on NTFS partitions. If you need to restrict users from changing ownership or permissions for files and folders, you can hide the Security tab from File Properties with a Registry tweak. Here is how it can be done.
Windows 10 Build 17744 Released (Fast Ring)
Yet another build from the 'Redstone 5' branch is out for Fast Ring Insiders. This time it is Windows 10 Build 17744. It doesn't include any major change, but comes with a number of fixes.
