Windows 10 version 1511 was released in November 2015. Since then, Microsoft has released a few major updates for the Windows 10 platform, including Creators Update (version 1703) and Fall Creators Update (version 1709). At the same time, previous Windows 10 versions have received a bunch of cumulative updates, including security fixes and stability improvements. However, Microsoft is now supporting its frequently updated products for 18 months or 1.5 years, and the time for Windows 10 ver. 1511 support to end is almost up.
Category: Windows 10
How to Create a User Account in Windows 10
Although the concept of multiple users sharing one device or one PC is getting rarer by the day, there are still cases when you have to share PCs. In such a situation, it is useful to have multiple user accounts on a single PC. Today, we'll see how to create a new user account in Windows 10.
How To Enable USB Selective Suspend in Windows 10
USB selective suspend is a very useful power management feature available in the Windows OS. It allows you to reduce the computer's power consumption by suspending unused (inactive) USB ports. This will save battery life, so it is a good idea to ensure that you have it enabled.
KB4046355 Deletes Windows Media Player in Windows 10 Build 16299
As you may already know, Windows 10 Build 16299 is the final version of Fall Creators Update. The OS has received a number of cumulative updates after this build. The latest one as of this writing raises its version to 16299.15. A new update package KB4046355, released for this build, is removing Windows Media Player.
Meet the Cloud Clipboard Feature in Windows 10
Cloud Clipboard is one of the features which wasn't included with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. It is a special feature to sync clipboard content across all your devices connected with your Microsoft Account. It is powered by their Cloud infrastructure and utilizes the same technologies that made it possible to have your preferences synchronized across your devices, and your files made available everywhere with OneDrive. The Cloud Clipboard made its appearance in the recently released build 17004.
Windows 7 Games for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
If you are a Windows 10 user, you may already know that the latest operating system from Redmond comes without the classic Windows 7 games. They are no longer included with Windows 10. Here is a Windows 7 Games package which solves this issue.
Windows 10 Build 16296 Official ISO Images are now available
As you may already know, Windows 10 Build 16299.15 was recently released to Slow and Fast Ring Insiders. This build could be considered the RTM version of Fall Creators Update. For those interested in Slow Ring builds, Microsoft today released official ISO images of Windows 10 build 16296 for those who want to install this build from scratch.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update RTM is Build 16299
Today, we got confirmation that build 16299 is the RTM (final) version of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. The build 16299 has been released by Microsoft to Slow Ring Insiders and is now available on the Fast ring. This could be proof that Windows 10 build 16299 is the RTM build.
How to Create System Repair Disk in Windows 10
Windows 10 come with a very useful utility which allows you to create a special system repairdisk. If something happens to your OS and it does not boot, then you can use that disk to try to recover the operating system. This system repair disk will be useful in case you have no other bootable media, e.g. Windows setup disk. Here is how to create it.
How To Add Exclusions for Windows Defender in Windows 10
In Windows 10 Creators Update, there is a new app called Windows Defender Security Center. The app, formerly known as "Windows Defender Dashboard", has been created to help the user control his security and privacy settings in a clear and useful way. It combines all essential security features under a single dashboard. It can be used to add an exception to Windows Defender Virus Protection. Here is how.
