Modern laptops often come with two GPUs or graphics chips. One of them is intended to consume the least possible power while providing reasonable performance for every day tasks. For example, laptops with Intel CPUs come with an integrated GPU for this purpose. For more powerful tasks like gaming or video processing, a discrete GPU can be used. It can be something like NVIDIA GTX1050 or some AMD chip. Windows 10 now allows setting which GPU should be used for both Store and Desktop apps.
Category: Windows 10
How to Delete Diagnostic Data in Windows 10
As you may already know, Windows 10 comes with a telemetry and data collection feature. It collects a lot of diagnostic data and sends it to Microsoft. According to the company, this data is used to improve the product's quality and the user experience. Along with the recently added Diagnostic Data Viewer app, Microsoft has added the ability to remove the Windows Diagnostic Data that the operating system has collected from your device. Here is how it can be done.
Windows 10 build 17093 now available for Insiders in the Fast ring
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17093 for PC is released to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. Windows 10 build 17093 represents the upcoming feature update to Windows 10, codenamed "Redstone 4". Let's see what's new.
View 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. Once you run a troubleshooter, a history of its details is kept, so you will be able to view it at any moment later.
Fix Corrupted Recycle Bin in Windows 10
The Recycle Bin is a system folder which holds deleted files. It provides an extra safety layer when you have deleted files or folders. If you are unable to empty the Recycle Bin or restore or delete a file or a folder from the Recycle Bin, this may indicate that your Recycle Bin is corrupted. Here is how to fix it.
Set Photos As Screen Saver In Windows 10
Screen savers were created to save very old CRT displays from being damaged by issues like screen burn-in. These days, they are mostly used to personalize the PC or improve its security with additional password protection. In this article, well see how to set your photos as a screen saver in Windows 10.
Disable App Access To Account Info In Windows 10
In Windows 10, your user account information is part of the Privacy data which can be controlled with the Settings application. The user can revoke or grant access permissions for apps and users to this data. Recent Windows 10 builds can be configured to allow or deny apps access to their name, picture, and other account info for all your installed apps and the operating system itself. Only if allowed, the OS and installed apps will be able to use your user account information.
Five more editions are coming to Windows 10
In addition to huge number of existing Windows 10 editions, Microsoft is going to bring five more variants for home users. Here are the key changes and how they will be licensed and priced.
Add Windows Firewall Context Menu in Windows 10
Windows Defender Firewall is a great feature in modern Windows versions. It was introduced in Windows XP and improved in Windows XP Service Pack 2. In Windows 10, it is part of the Windows Defender Security Center. Today, we will see how to add the Windows Firewall context menu in Windows 10 to access it faster.
Disable App Access To Calendar In Windows 10
Calendar privacy settings is part of the Settings application which allows you to customize your calendar access permissions for apps and users. Recent Windows 10 builds can be configured to allow or deny access to the calendar for your installed apps and the operating system itself. Only if allowed, the OS and installed apps will be able to use your calendar data.
