You can reset Windows Terminal to defaults in Windows 10 if you have issues with opening or using it. It stores its settings in a special JSON file, and automatically creates a backup copy of that file each time you change the app options.
Category: Windows 10
PowerToys 0.37.2 is out with a fix for explorer.exe freezes with PowerRename
Microsoft released a new stable version of their PowerToys suite. Version 0.37.2 is a minor maintenance update which comes with general fixes and improvements only. More precisely, the update fixes two bugs introduced in version 0.37 that affected the stability of the OS with PowerToys installed.
Windows 10 1909 reaches the end of life
With the release of the May 2021 cumulative updates, Microsoft stopped supporting several Windows 10 versions. To be precise, three releases reached the end of life today, but if you are a regular consumer, you should only care about one.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 released on May 11, 2021
Today is Patch Tuesday, so the Redmond firm issues updates for all supported releases of Windows 10. Besides stable versions, Beta and Release Preview Insiders are getting their hands on a brand new 21H1 build 19043.985 (KB5003173). Also, today's patch set is notable for being released only for Windows 10 version 2004, 20H2 and 1909, and this is the final Patch Tuesday for the latter. That's because Windows 10 version 1909 reached its end of support.
Run App or Script at Logon with Task Scheduler in Windows 10
You can run an app or script at logon with Task Scheduler in Windows 10. Task Scheduler is a powerful built-in tool that allows you to automate routine tasks on your device. Using it, you can make any app to run by a schedule. You can also use Task Scheduler to run programs when a specific event occurs.
Microsoft removed buggy AMD driver that was bricking computers for some
Recently, AMD released a new SCSI Adapter driver that wrecked chaos among some users with AMD-based computers. After installing "Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - SCSIAdapter - 9.3.0.221," users faced a BSOD crash with the error code "INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE." Usually, this type of error appears when a computer cannot access the primary storage with the operating system on it.
Windows 10 Notepad will notify you about new versions
As you may remember, Microsoft recently moved Notepad to the Store, so it will receive updates independently from major operating system releases. It looks like Microsoft has silently added an update notification system to the Notepad app, so it will be able to warn you when an update becomes available right from its user interface.
Microsoft has removed all update blocks for Windows 10 versions 20H2 and 2004
Microsoft has announced that they managed to resolve all the upgrade blocking issues for Windows 10 version 2004, and version 20H2. Now owners of Conexant or Synaptics devices can finally to get the latest version of the operating system.
Microsoft reportedly delayed Windows 10X again, considers canceling it
Windows 10X, the upcoming lightweight operating system version, is delayed again. Microsoft was about to shift it release date to the second half of 2021 from the initially planned first half of 2021. Now, the Redmond firm is not going to release it in 2021, and also considering to kill the project.
How to check OneDrive free space and available storage capacity
Here are two methods you can use to check OneDrive free space and available storage capacity.
OneDrive is a cloud-based storage from Microsoft that offers 5GB of space for free for every customer. Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) subscribers get 1TB with no additional cost as part of their plan, but those who need even more space can upgrade up to 2TB. Microsoft used to offer unlimited storage to Microsoft 365 subscribers, but the company ditched that option several years ago following some cases of unlimited storage abuse. Still, 2TB is more than enough for a vast majority of users.
