The pagefile is where virtual memory that the operating system is using is stored when the physical memory (RAM) is not enough to fit all the running apps and system demands. Windows 10 creates a special file pagefile.sys in the root of your system drive like all previous releases of the OS. You can clear the page file at shutdown for increased security. Here is how it can be done.
Category: Windows 10
A New Game Bar Design is coming to Windows 10 Redstone 4
Windows 10 comes with a Game Bar feature, which was part of the Xbox app. Starting with Windows 10 Creators Update version 1703, it is directly integrated into the operating system as a separate component that cannot be easily uninstalled so it's there even if you remove the Xbox app. In the upcoming Redstone 4 update, the app is getting an updated user interface and a number of new features.
Set Default User for WSL in Windows 10
Starting with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can have different Linux distros installed inside of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Once you enable the feature, you can go to the Store and install any available Linux distro you want from there. If you wish to change the default user for the distro that you have installed, here's how to set it for WSL in Windows 10.
Remove Open With Context Menu in Windows 10
The Open with context menu is special command which allows the user to open the selected file in an alternative app instead of the default associated one. For example, you can open an image with Paint, Photos or Adobe Photoshop. If you are an administrator on your PC, you might want to restrict access to this menu for users so they don't open files with unwanted apps.
Download Numix HiDPI XFCE Theme for Xfwm
As you may already know, XFCE4 is my favorite desktop environment in Linux, which is my primary operating system. Actually, it is the only modern DE I can stand. It is fast, stable, feature-rich and includes a bunch of high-quality useful apps. In this article, I would like to introduce the Numix HiDPI theme for XFWM, the window manager of XFCE4.
Calendar is Getting New Colors in Windows 10
Windows 10 has a Calendar app pre-installed out of the box. While Windows Vista and Windows 8 also had Calendar apps, they were not adopted by everyone. The Calendar app is useful for those who need just a basic calendar app without extra features and storing important events, appointments, holidays etc. A new update will make the app more colorful.
Windows Fonts are coming to Microsoft Store
Similar to language packs, Microsoft is now going to put fonts in the Microsoft Store. This will allow users to download them exactly the same way they download games and apps.
Disable Link Your Phone Notification in Windows 10
From time to time, Windows 10 shows a notification "Link your phone and PC. Seamlessly send webpages from your phone to PC. Suggested". This can be very annoying if you have no plans to link your devices. Here is how to disable this.
Bluetooth Quick Pair is Coming to Windows 10
Microsoft is currently working on improving the Bluetooth device pairing experience. A new feature, called Quick Pair, made its appearance in internal builds of Windows 10 Redstone 4. Here are some details.
Fixes and Known Issues in Windows 10 Build 17046
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17046 for PC is released to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. Windows 10 build 17046 represents the upcoming feature update to Windows 10, codenamed "Redstone 4". Here is the list of fixes and known issues in this release.
