Microsoft today released yet another Windows 10 Insider Preview version. Windows 10 build 16241 which represents the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, code name "Redstone 3", is available now for Fast Ring Insiders. Here is the list of fixes and known issues.
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Windows 10 Build 16241 is out for Windows Insiders
Microsoft today released yet another Windows 10 Insider Preview version. Windows 10 build 16241 which represents the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, code name "Redstone 3", is available now for Fast Ring Insiders. This build comes with a number of important improvements. Let's see what's new.
Add Network Location to This PC in Windows 10
Windows 10 supports adding a network location to the This PC folder. A special shortcut will be created which will be visible in This PC along with mapped network drives under "Network locations". It can point to a web site, an FTP server, or a network share.
Paint 3D is getting new tools and features
Microsoft has updated the Paint 3D app with new tools and features. These include an updated magic selection tool, curve and new line tools. Now the user can work with shapes much faster.
Windows 10 Build 16232 Official ISO Images are now available
As you may already know, Windows 10 Build 16232 was recently released to Slow Ring Insiders. Microsoft today released official ISO images of Windows 10 build 16232 for those who want to install this build from scratch.
How to Compress Files and Folders in Windows 10
In this article, we will see how to enable NTFS compression for files and folders in Windows 10. Unlike ZIP file compression, with this compression type, you do not need to create an archive file. Compression will happen on-the-fly and the files can be accessed transparently as they were before compressing. Windows 10 supports NTFS compression natively like previous versions of Windows.
Create BitLocker Drive Encryption Shortcut in Windows 10
If you are using BitLocker, you might find it useful to create a special shortcut to open the Drive Encryption window directly with one click. From there, you will be able to suspend the drive's protection, change how your drive is unlocked at startup, back up your recovery key, or turn off BitLocker completely for one or more installed drives.
Remove Give Access To Context Menu in Windows 10
The Give Access To context menu command, which was named Share with in Windows versions prior to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, is a special item which allows you to quickly share the selected file system object like a file or a folder with other users of your PC. If you find no use for it, here is how to disable it.
Remove Share Context Menu in Windows 10
Starting with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the operating system got a new context menu entry, Share. It replicates the appropriate Ribbon command. If you click it, it displays the Share pane which can be used to send the selected file to any installed app which supports the sharing contract. For example, it can be Skype. If you find no use for this command, here is how to remove it.
Remove 3D Objects From This PC (Along with Other Folders)
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. Here is how you can get rid of these folders.
