Starting with Windows 10 Build 17063, Windows 10 comes with a new bundled tools which are common in the world of Unix-like operating systems. The OS has native ports of two popular open-source tools bsdtar and curl. Here are some details.
Category: Windows 10
What is Registry Process in Windows 10
With recent Windows 10 builds, a new process appears in Task Manager, named just "Registry". If you are curious what it is, here are some interesting details.
How to Disable Write with Fingertip in Windows 10
As you may already know, Windows 10 includes a special mode for the touch keyboard, which turns it into a handwriting panel. In addition to a pen or stylus, you can use your fingertip for inputting text. In you are not happy with this feature, you can disable it. Let's see how to disable writing with fingertip in Windows 10.
How to Terminate Store Apps in Windows 10
In recent builds of Windows 10, Microsoft made a change to app management. Now, it is easy to find any app's permissions, change them, or terminate (force close) the Store app. Let's see how it can be done.
How to View App Permissions in Windows 10
In recent builds of Windows 10, Microsoft made a change to app management. Now, it is easy to find any app's permissions, and grant or revoke them. Also, it possible to view them with just a right-click in the Start menu. Let's see how it works.
How to Add Data Usage Live Tile in Windows 10
Windows 10 is able to collect and show network data usage. The operating system can display the network data amount consumed by Windows, Windows Update, Store and other apps in the last 30 days. In this article, we'll see how to display this information with a Live Tile in the Start menu.
Snipping Tool now comes with integration of Paint 3D
Starting with Windows 10 build 17063, the Snipping tool has got a new feature. The application now has a special button to open the Paint 3D app directly. Just a single button seems to be added.
Set Data Limit for Wi-Fi and Ethernet in Windows 10
How to Set Data Limit for Wi-Fi and Ethernet Network in Windows 10
Recent Windows 10 builds allow you to restrict background data and set data limits for Wi-Fi and Ethernet. This is a useful feature for users who are on a limited data plan.
How to Make Windows 10 Prefer Cellular Data over Wi-Fi
Today, computing is all about going mobile and having 24 x 7 connectivity no matter where you go. Your phone for example is always connected to the cellular/data network, and it may be only occasionally connected to Wi-Fi (at your home, office and such places). With recent builds of Windows 10, Microsoft has made a number of improvements to cellular and wireless connections. Now it is possible to change the priority of connections so cellular networks are preferred over Wi-Fi. Here is how it can be done.
How to Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10
When Windows 10 is running low on free space on your disk storage, there are a number of ways to free up your drive space. Traditionally, the built-in Disk Cleanup tool (cleanmgr.exe) has been useful to remove temporary files, logs and Windows Update packages. With recent builds of Windows 10, Microsoft introduced a revamped Storage Sense feature which allows you to remove these files and more.
