As you may already know, Windows 10 comes with a Linux subsystem based on Ubuntu. It allows the user to use various console tools and install typical Linux servers and services. Microsoft is now warning users to not edit Linux files directly using Windows apps as they can permanently damage your Linux distro's installed copy.
Category: Windows 10
Add Command Prompt back to Win+X Menu in Windows 10 Creators Update
Starting with Windows 10 build 14971, Microsoft enabled PowerShell by default in the Win+X menu. Some news sites immediately reported that Microsoft is killing the command prompt. While nobody knows yet what Microsoft's plan is regarding cmd.exe's possible removal, it is not gone in Windows 10 build 14971. You can get the command prompt back in the Win+X menu with just a few clicks.
Get Classic Paint back in Windows 10 Creators Update
As we covered recently, starting with Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has ditched the good old Paint app and replaced it with a new Modern app, "Paint 3D". Many people are not happy with this change because the old mspaint.exe loaded faster, was more usable for mouse/keyboard users and allowed the user to quickly paste an image, crop it and save it. If you would like to get the classic MS Paint app back in Windows 10, it is possible. In this article, you can learn how to get the Classic Paint back in Windows 10 (the Windows 8/Windows 7 Paint app).
Cortana will help you get your things done with new to-do lists
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that Cortana will be able to help you do more with getting things done with its new to-do lists. You can now manage them and add new items into the one you need, directly with voice or by typing it on the keyboard. You can also create new lists and get to the existing ones faster and on any device with Cortana installed on it.
Microsoft is killing the classic Paint app in Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft is about to push more Universal apps in place of their good old Win32 counterparts. This time it is Microsoft Paint, which was completely replaced with the UWP-based application "Paint 3D".
Instagram for Windows 10 is finally getting a live tile
Instagram for Windows Phone was always one of the reasons for users to complain about the platform. At first, there wasn't an official client at all, but some good 3rd party alternatives were created by independent developers. Then there was a version for Windows Phone 8.1 which was updated just a few times and always lacked some features compared to variants for other platforms. Instagram then announced that they were bringing the full Instagram experience to Windows 10, including both Mobile and PC apps. These apps are still being updated. Instagram has started to close some feature gaps. They are adding a Live Tile for Instagram, a feature unique to the Windows platform.
Windows 10 build 14971 is out for Fast Ring Insiders
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 10 Insider Preview. Windows build 14971 is pushed out for Fast Ring insiders. Let's see what's new in this release.
Photos app got Windows Ink integration
Microsoft Photos, the built-in app in Windows 10 for viewing and organizing your photos has got support for Windows Ink. The integration was introduced with the recent update of the app.
Third party apps can now ring the alarm even during Quiet Hours in Windows 10
With Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft is changing the policy for third party apps when the Quiet Hours feature is enabled. Earlier, only the built-in Alarm app was allowed to notify the user when Quiet Hours were on. Now the same will be possible for third party Alarm or Calendar apps.
Windows 10 Build 14965 is out for Slow Ring Insiders
Microsoft today released Windows 10 build 14965 to Windows Insiders on the Slow Ring. The same build was recently released for Fast Ring insiders. This build represents the development branch of Windows 10 Creators Update version 1703.
