Windows 10 comes with a completely reworked Start menu, which combines Live Tiles introduced in Windows 8 with classic app shortcuts. It has an adaptive design and can be used on displays with various sizes and resolutions. In this article, we'll see how to rename items you see under "All Apps" in the Start menu in Windows 10.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Build 16299.461 is out with KB4103714
Today, Microsoft released a new cumulative update to users running Windows 10 build 16299. The update package KB4103714 raises the OS version to 16299.461. This is a non-security update which users will get automatically via Windows Update or can download from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Backup and Restore Alarms & Clock in Windows 10
The Alarms & Clock app is a preinstalled Universal Windows Platform app (Store app) in Windows 10. The app is a combination of alarm clock, world clock, timer, and stopwatch. With the app, the user can set alarms and reminders, check times around the world, and time your activities, including laps and splits.
Fix Developer Mode in Windows 10 Build 17672
Developer mode in Windows 10 allows the user to debug apps. It is extremely useful for developers. This mode replaces the Windows 8.1 requirement to obtain a developer license. It also enables a number of interesting options like app sideloading. Unfortunately, this feature is broken in the recently released Windows 10 Build 17672. Here's a quick workaround to resolve the issue.
Restore Default Power Plans in Windows 10
A power plan in Windows is a set of hardware and system options that defines how your device uses and preserves power. There are three built-in power plans in the OS. Your PC can have additional power plans defined by its vendor. Also, you can create a custom power plan that will include your personal preferences. Today, we will see how to restore any missing power plan in Windows 10.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 May 17, 2018
Patch Tuesday for Windows 10 of May 2018 was last week, however Microsoft is releasing another set of cumulative updates for some versions of Windows 10. Here is the list of updates released today for Windows 10 users.
Remove Open Linux shell here Context Menu In Windows 10
Starting in Windows 10 Build 17672, the OS includes a native context menu command "Open Linux Shell Here", which appears in the extended context menu of folders (when you hold the Shift key). If you are not happy to see it there, it is easy to get rid of this new command.
Make Open Linux Shell Here Always Visible in Windows 10
If you are using the Bash On Ubuntu feature in Windows 10, here is good news for you. Starting in Windows 10 Build 17672, the OS includes a native context menu command "Open Linux Shell Here", which appears in the extended context menu of folders (when you hold the Shift key). Here's how to make it always visible.
Download Group Policy Settings Reference Spreadsheet for Windows Version 1803
Microsoft has released a special spreadsheet which covers all Group Policy options for Windows 10 version 1803, known as "April 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.
Windows 10 Build 17672 is out
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17672 from the "Redstone 5" branch to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. This release comes with a number of minor changes in the OS.
