Starting in Windows 10 build 21364, you can enable or disable Eco Mode for an app in Task Manager. Eco Mode is a new feature which allows users to throttle process resources. It will also help to find apps that are already running in Eco mode.
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Windows 10 Build 21364 allows running Linux GUI applications
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 21364 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It includes the first preview of GUI app support on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Also, there are a number of Task Manager improvements.
Disable Update and restart and Update and shut down in Windows 10
You can disable Update and restart and Update and shut down commands in the Start Menu in Windows 10 if you find them annoying. Once you follow the instructions in this post, they will never appear in power options and in the right-click menu of the Start button.
Microsoft will revive the Store app in Windows 10, will accept classic apps
Microsoft is reportedly reviving the Microsoft Store with a new user interface and app submission policy. The information comes from Windows Central, which was able to contact an internal source at Microsoft.
The News and Interests widget is coming soon to older Windows 10 versions
If you follow Windows 10 development process, you are probably well aware of a new News and Interests widget. It is a small taskbar panel that shows a weather forecast, news headlines, finances, traffic, and other information when expanded. Since December 2020, this feature is available on the taskbar for those running Windows 10 preview builds from Dev Channel. In a somewhat surprising move, Microsoft announced that News and Interests is coming soon to older Windows 10 versions, including Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004.
Windows 10 Build 19042.962 (20H2) and 19043.962 (21H1) Released to Insiders
Microsoft has updated the Beta and Release Preview channels for both Windows 10 version 20H2, and version 21H1. Windows 10 Build 19042.962 is out to Insiders in the Beta Channel & Release Preview channels who run 21H1 releases. Insiders who on 20H2 receive Build 19042.962 in the Release Preview channel.
How to Change Background Image in Windows Terminal
Here's how to change Background image in Windows Terminal and set it to a custom wallpaper. Windows Terminal is a relatively new application for Windows 10 that combines conventional command line tools and shells. You can use Windows Terminal as a replacement for Windows Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Windows Subsystem for Linux. Windows Terminal has several benefits: tabs support, hardware-accelerated font rendering, UTF-8 and Unicode support, and dozens of customization options. Sure, personalization is not the most requested feature from power users relying on command-line-based tools. Still, it is nice to have some options to make software yours or separate it from other tasks.
Rename Mobile Hotspot and Change Password and Band in Windows 10
This post will show you how to rename Mobile Hotspot and change its password and band in Windows 10. This can be useful when you share your Internet and what to adjust some configuration options of the hotspot.
Microsoft removes Paint 3D integration from classic MS Paint
A couple of days ago, Microsoft finally published the classic Paint app in the Microsoft Store, fulfilling its old promise. The program made it to the Store without significant changes or new features except for a new icon. Interestingly, the classic Paint from the Microsoft Store has one more change that slipped under the radar. Users noticed that the new version no longer offers the Edit in Paint 3D button.
Enable or Disable Turn On Mobile Hotspot Remotely in Windows 10
When you turn off the built-in access point feature in Windows 10, you can allow to turn on Mobile Hotspot remotely so that another device can remotely turn enable it on your device when connected to it.
