Today, Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows 10 build 14342 for Slow Ring insiders. This means that official ISO images of Windows 10 build 14342 will become available for those who want to install Windows 10 build 14342 from scratch.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Store gets new appearance and features
Today, Microsoft has started to roll out an updated Store app for Windows 10 Insiders. If you are running the most recent build 14342 (as of this writing), you will see changes in the Store app very soon.
Your Windows 10 upgrade is now scheduled for you automatically
A new round of the Windows 10 upgrade offer is starting. While interested users have up to the end of July 2016 to switch to Windows 10, others who have no plans to move to the latest OS from Redmond are still seeing nags that the upgrade has been scheduled. Since it gets scheduled to install on a specific date, your PC will automatically get upgraded to Windows 10 unless you cancel that offer.
How to disable or enable Windows Defender enhanced notifications in Windows 10
Windows 10 Anniversary update introduced enhanced notifications for Windows Defender. Now, when its scan is complete, the app shows a toast notification on the Desktop and puts the same notification in Action Center. There is a setting to manage enhanced notifications in Windows 10. Using it, you can disable or enable them.
How to disable Windows Defender tray icon in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Windows 10 Anniversary Update brought yet another change to Windows 10's UI. Windows Defender got a tray icon, which is visible out of the box and indicates the status of the built-in protection. If you are not happy to see it, here is a way to get rid of it and restore the behavior Windows 10 had with the July 2015 release and in version 1511.
How to backup and restore Taskbar pinned apps in Windows 10
In Windows 7, Microsoft introduced the ability to pin your favorite apps to the taskbar. This option was designed as a fast way to put app shortcuts on the Taskbar using jumplists instead of dragging them to the Quick Launch toolbar. In Windows 10, the taskbar allows to pin Modern apps as well. After reinstalling Windows 10, you may need to pin your apps again one by one. Although it is not difficult, you can also restore all previously pinned apps at once. Let's see how it can be done.
Windows 10 build 10587 has suddenly leaked to the Internet
A new build of Windows 10 has appeared on the Internet. It is build 10587. The full build tag is 10587.0.th2.151111-1718.
How to Change System Font in Windows 10
In previous Windows versions like Windows XP, it was possible to change the system font used in menus, Explorer, on Desktop and so on. There was an easy to use option in the GUI which allowed you to change the system font with one click. However, in Windows 10 there is no such option. The operating system lacks this ability. Here is a trick which will allow you to bypass this limitation.
Fix: Blank tiles in Windows 10 Start menu without notification count and titles
Some day, you might open the Windows 10 Start menu and see that your tiles have lost their notification count and titles. A change in display resolution can also cause this and make some of your pinned tiles blank. Here is a quick fix.
More promoted apps will come with Windows 10 Anniversary Update
If you have used Windows 10, you might be already familiar with promoted apps. The operating system installs some "recommended" Universal apps like Candy Crush Soda Saga or Twitter. Microsoft is going to bring more such apps with the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
