Windows allows sharing a printer connected to your PC with over computers and users on your network. A shared printer can be used by others to send print jobs. It will be visible in the shared network resources of your computer, so users will be able to install (add) it to their printers.
Category: Windows 10
Disable Touchpad when Mouse is Connected in Windows 10
If your Windows 10 device comes with a touchpad (e.g. you have a laptop), it is possible to make Windows 10 disconnect the touchpad when you connect a wireless or USB mouse and re-enable it once you disconnect your external mouse. Here's how it can be done.
Windows 10 Build 17692.1004 Released to Slow Ring
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17692.1004 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. It comes with a number of extra fixes. Here are the fixes included in this release.
Backup and Restore Printers in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to backup and restore your printers, including their queues, configured ports, and drivers. The operating system includes a special wizard which allows exporting and importing of printers to special file.
Set Default Printer in Windows 10
A default printer is the one to which all documents are sent by default for printing. Due to constant changes to the user interface in Windows 10, many novice users may have issues changing the default printer. Here is how it can be done.
Windows 10: View Security Providers in Windows Security
Starting with Windows 10 Build 17704, you can quickly see available security providers (including antivirus, firewall, and web protection) in Windows Security. A new page called Security Providers in the Windows Security app provides quick access to installed security apps, reported issues, and more.
Enable or Disable Typing Insights in Windows 10
Windows 10 includes a touch keyboard for computers and tablets with a touch screen. When you touch any text field on your tablet, the touch keyboard appears on the screen. If you don't have a touch screen, you can still launch it. Starting with Windows 10 build 17704, the OS is able to show you insights about how its AI has been helping you type with efficiency.
Enable Windows Security Block Suspicious Behaviors in Windows 10
Starting with Windows 10 Build 17704, you can enable a new option in Windows Security. The option "Block suspicious behaviors" is designed to prevent behavior by an app or file that might infect your device. Here is how it can be done.
Enable or Disable Auto Adjust Video Based on Lighting in Windows 10
Starting in Windows 10 Build 17704, there is a new option designed to improve the visibility of the screen contents when you are watching a video in a very bright environment. When running on a device with a light sensor, Windows 10 will detect your ambient light, and will automatically adjust your video settings.
Setup Assigned Access in Windows 10 (Kiosk Mode)
Assigned Access is a feature of Windows 10 which implements Kiosk mode for the selected user account. If you create such Kiosk for the specified user account on your PC, that user will be forced to interact with a single app without the risk of compromising the system. Let's see how to configure Assigned Access in Windows 10.
