Windows 10 comes with a set of bundled apps which are installed for all users by default. Some of them like Calculator or Photos are intended to replace classic Windows apps. Others are new to Windows 10 and provide various online and offline services. One such app is the Screen Sketch app which will eventually replace the classic Snipping Tool app.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Build 17728 released with new features
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17728 from the "Redstone 5" branch to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. This release comes with a number of improvements and fixes made to Narrator and Your Phone app.
Windows 10 Build 14393.2396 is out with KB4346877
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 14393.2396 to stable branch users. The package KB4346877 is now available for everyone. This cumulative update is applicable to Windows 10 version 1607 "Anniversary Update". Let's see what has changed.
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Backup Task Manager Settings in Windows 10
Windows 8 and Windows 10 have a new Task Manager app. It looks completely different compared to Windows 7's Task Manager and has different features. It can analyze the performance of various hardware components and also shows you all the processes running in your user session. It is possible to backup Task Manager settings Backup in order to transfer them to another user account or Windows 10 PC, or before making a change in its options. Here is how.
How to Use Dictation in Windows 10
Windows 10 version 1803 "April 2018 Update", also known by its code name "Redstone 4", supports dictation on Desktop. Place your cursor in any text field either in Windows 10 or in an app, and the improved Dictation feature will capture your voice input quickly and accurately.
Backup AutoPlay Settings in Windows 10
AutoPlay is a special feature of the shell which allows the user to quickly pick a desired action for various media types you have connected or attached to your computer. You can configure it to open your favorite image viewer app when you insert a disk with photos, or launch a media player app automatically for your drive containing media files. It saves your time, since the required app starts automatically every time you connect your device or insert your disk.
View Recommended Troubleshooting History in Windows 10
To fix various problems with the OS, Windows 10 comes with a number of built-in troubleshooters. Sometimes they are really useful and can resolve the issue quickly. Starting in Windows 10 build 17704, Microsoft introduced the ability to automatically apply the recommended troubleshooting fixes for known problems. Here is how to view the recommended troubleshooting history in Windows 10.
Disable Automatic Recommended Troubleshooting in Windows 10
To fix various problems with the OS, Windows 10 comes with a number of built-in troubleshooters. Sometimes they are really useful and can resolve the issue quickly. Starting in Windows 10 build 17704, Microsoft introduced the ability to automatically apply the recommended troubleshooting fixes for known problems. Here is how to enable or disable this feature.
Add Controlled Folder Access Context Menu in Windows 10
Controlled Folder Access is a new feature of Windows 10. It is intended to protect valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware. If you use this feature a lot, you might want to add a special "Controlled Folder Access" context menu to quickly enable or disable this feature in Windows 10.
