If you are using the WSL feature in Windows 10 (formerly known as Bash On Ubuntu), you definitely know that you can install and run multiple Linux distros from Microsoft Store. Kali Linux is yet another distro you can install starting today.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Build 16299.251 is out with KB4090913
Today, Microsoft released a new cumulative update to users running Windows 10 build 16299. The update package KB4090913 raises the OS version to 16299.251. This update fixes an issue with Windows 10 that can cause USB devices like keyboards, web cameras, or pointing devices to stop working.
Enable Shutdown Event Tracker in Windows 10
When you click on the shutdown or restart command in the Start menu or Win + X menu of Windows 10, the operating system performs the selected action directly. While this is okay for regular users, there are instances like if you are a system administrator where you need to keep the system running for as long as possible without any downtime. If there's a reason to restart or shutdown, it's handy for many IT companies to log and document these reasons so over time they may analyze why the restart or shutdown was required to maximize their Windows session uptime. For this, you can enable the Shutdown Event Tracker feature.
How to Change Drive Letter in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 automatically assigns drive letters to connected drives, including internal and external drives. You might want to change these letters. Here is how it can be done.
Fix Calculator Is Not Opening In Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a built-in Calculator app. Several builds ago, Microsoft replaced the classic Calculator desktop app with a new Store app, but you can get the classic Calculator app in Windows 10 easily.
Disable Touch Visual Feedback in Windows 10
If you have a desktop PC or a laptop with a touch screen, you may be already know that Windows 10 can show visual feedback around the touch pointer every time you touch the screen. Today, we will see how to disable or enable this feature using two methods.
Hide Taskbar Buttons On Multiple Taskbars in Windows 10
The taskbar is the classic user interface element in Windows. First introduced in Windows 95, it exists in all Windows versions released after it. The main idea behind the taskbar is to provide a useful tool which shows a list of running apps and open windows as tasks so you can switch quickly between them. By default, the taskbar appears on all displays connected to your computer. Today, we'll see how to customize which app buttons you see on the primary and extra taskbars in Windows 10.
Microsoft is ditching Windows Media Player
Microsoft is known for removing classic Desktop apps and replacing them with modern Store equivalents. Windows 10 already offers a modern version of Calculator instead of the classic app. The Photos app in Windows 10 also replaced the good old Windows Photo Viewer and Photo Gallery apps. Many other apps from the Windows Essentials suite were discontinued in favor of their UWP counterparts. Windows Media Player is the next app on the deathbed.
Add or Remove Folders from File History in Windows 10
File History is a very useful feature of Windows 10. It allows you to create a backup of the important data stored in your Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos and Desktop folders. You can specify the drive where you plan to store your backup. It will prevent data loss in case something goes wrong. In this article, we will see how to make custom folders to be maintained by File History.
Paint 3D: make edits from any angle
In a recent update, Microsoft added a new feature to its Paint 3D app which should make the app a lot easier for editing 3D content. Let's see what has changed.
