In our previous article, we saw how to get the geolocation info for an IP Address using bash, curl and jq in Linux. Let's see how the same can be done in Windows 10. We can use Bash on Linux or PowerShell for the same purpose.
Category: Windows 10
How to install the leaked Paint app in Windows 10
Microsoft is working on a new app which is intended to replace the good old classic Paint app in Windows 10. The new version of the application will be a "Universal" app and might become available on all Windows 10 devices including Windows 10 Mobile. Earlier, the leaked APPX package of the upcoming Paint app became available for download. Let's see how to install it.
How to sideload apps in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft made it possible to sideload Universal apps easily. It is very useful when you have an APPX package of an app which is not available in Windows Store. Let's see how it can be done.
Settings app replaces Control panel in Win+X menu in Windows 10
In Windows 8, Microsoft introduced a new feature - the Win+X menu which can be opened by pressing Win+X shortcut keys together on the keyboard. In Windows 10, you can simply right click on the Start button to show it. The Win+X menu contains shortcuts to useful administrative tools and system functions. Starting with Windows 10 build 14942, Microsoft is removing classic Control panel applets from the Win + X menu and replacing them with pages from the Settings app.
Meet the new Paint app for Windows 10
Microsoft is working on a new app which is intended to replace the good old classic Paint app in Windows 10. The new version of the application will be a "Universal" app and might become available on all Windows 10 devices including Windows 10 Mobile. As of this writing, two videos which demonstrate the app in action along with the full APPX package are available.
A few interesting features in Windows 10 Redstone 2
Windows 10 Redstone 2 Insider preview builds have already started from Microsoft. Redstone 2 is the update succeeding Anniversary Update. It is expected to bring many new features to Windows 10. Based on current internal builds, I can tell you about some interesting features that are already present.
Secret changes in Windows 10 build 14942
The recently released Windows 10 build 14942, which is currently available for Insiders of the Fast Ring, comes with a number of new features which were not officially announced. Let's take a look at some of the new features.
The Briefcase feature is removed in Windows 10 Redstone 2
You may or may not know about the old "Briefcase" feature which offers you simple two way data synchronization which was offline and could be used with removable drives. While it was disabled by default in modern Windows versions, it was easy to re-enable it with a simple Registry tweak. Someone at Microsoft decided to remove it completely.
Registry Editor gets an address bar in Windows 10
In the recently released Windows 10 build 14942, the Registry Editor app got a small, but very useful update. Now it comes with an address bar, which displays the current Registry path, and allows you to copy and paste the key path.
