The upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will allow you to track GPU usage and performance using Task Manager. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit - the chip in your PC that handles graphics. The faster your GPU is, the better performance you get for playing games, video playback, screen capture and rendering everything on the screen. If the software you are using supports hardware acceleration, then the performance is even better.
Category: Windows 10
How to Disable Tooltips in Windows 10
When you point towards a shortcut, a folder, or a file, you get a tooltip (also known as an infotip). While in general case I find them useful, there are a number of reason to disable them. For example, you need to capture a clean screenshot or watch a file list without a distraction. Here is how you can disable tooltips in Windows 10.
Create System Diagnostics Report Shortcut in Windows 10
In our previous article, we got familiar with a very useful System Diagnostics Report feature in Windows 10. It is hidden in Performance Monitor and requires a lot of clicks before you open it. Today, we will see how to create a System Diagnostics Report shortcut to open it with one click.
Sign-in automatically with Microsoft Account in Windows 10
If you are using a Microsoft Account, you can sign-in automatically in Windows 10 using it. After that, you won't have to type your password or pick a user from the login screen. Instead, you will see your Desktop directly.
How to Uninstall an Update in Windows 10
Sometimes you might need to uninstall an update you received through the Windows Update service. There are a number of situation you may want to get rid of it. For example, some update can affect the stability of the operating system on your hardware, or you want to remove the telemetry. Here is how you can uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 10.
How to Create System Diagnostics Report in Windows 10
In Windows 10, you can create a System Diagnostics report to inspect system and app configuration issues in a useful way. In the report, you will find suggestions for maximizing your computer's performance and improving system operations. Let's see how to get this useful report.
Configure Minimum and Maximum PIN Length in Windows 10
A PIN is an additional security feature available in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 to protect your user account and all the sensitive data inside it. When enabled, it can be entered instead of the password. Unlike a password, a PIN does not require the user to press the Enter key to sign in and it can be a short 4 digit number. Once you enter the correct PIN, you will be signed in to your Windows 10 account immediately. If you need to change your PIN complexity requirements, here is how it can be done in Windows 10.
Windows 10 Build 16241 Changes and Known Issues
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.
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.
