With Windows 8.1, Microsoft introduced a set of folders inside the This PC folder. These folders include Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos. Windows 10 initially came with the same set of folders in This PC. Starting with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, a new folder has been added to that set, named 3D Objects. Today, we will see how to customize icons for these folders.
Category: Windows 10
How to Open Context Menu for Apps in Taskbar in Windows 10
Starting with Windows 7, Microsoft introduced the new taskbar. It allows pinning apps and documents, working with jump lists and shows a progress animation for long file operations. Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 add the ability to pin Store apps to the taskbar. However, these user interface improvements made it harder to open the context menu for the app.
Microsoft has changed where Windows Defender is installed
With a recent update, the Redmond software giant has made a small change to the built-in protection app in Windows 10 called Windows Defender. The application was updated to version 4.12.17007.17123, and now the antivirus portion of the app is located in a different folder path in the file system.
Make Run as Always Visible in Context Menu in Windows 10
Since its very first version, Windows NT has allowed the user to launch apps with different permissions and credentials than the current user. Using it, you can start a batch file, an executable file or even an app installer as another user. In this article, will see how to make the Run as different user command always visible in context menu of your apps and files in Windows 10.
How to Remove Saved RDP Credentials in Windows 10
Remote Desktop Protocol, or just RDP, is a special network protocol which allows a user to establish a connection between two computers and access the Desktop of a remote host. It is used by Remote Desktop Connection. The local computer is often referred to as the "client". In this article, we'll see how to remove saved credentials for an RDP connection in Windows 10.
How to Disable Ads in Settings in Windows 10
Starting with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the Settings app of Windows 10 shows tips and suggestions. It is able to promote certain features like linking your phone. Many users are not happy to see these ads in the Settings app. Here are two ways to get rid of them.
How to Get Aero Glass for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Windows Vista introduced the Desktop Window Manager and the Aero theme for window borders, title bars and the Start menu. This theme is very beautiful. Windows 7 and Windows Vista came with a blur effect for the transparency used in the Aero theme. This glass effect got removed in Windows 8. Due to user feedback, it was restored in Windows 10 but title bars and window borders continue to use only flat colors. Thankfully, there is a solution for Windows 10 version 1709 "Creators Update".
Add Run as different user to Start Menu in Windows 10
Since its very first version, Windows NT has allowed the user to launch apps with different permissions and credentials than the current user. Using it, you can start a batch file, an executable file or even an app installer as another user. In this article, will see how to add the Run as command to the context menu of your Start menu items in Windows 10.
How to Disable Drag and Drop in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to change the drag and drop sensitivity. This can be useful if you have a sensitive touchpad and want to make it less sensitive to accidentally moving or copying files in File Explorer and other apps. However, many users would like to completely disable the drag and drop feature. Here is how.
How to Find Which User Runs a Process in Windows 10
As you may already know, Windows 10 is a multi-user operating system. This means that multiple users can run apps simultaneously in the OS, without interrupting one another. Also, most of the system services and background processes are running under special built-in isolated and restricted accounts. In this article, we will see how to find which user account runs a process in Windows 10.
