With Windows 10 build 14352, Microsoft has introduced a new security feature which will be available in the final Anniversary Update. A new Periodic Scanning feature is an option of Windows Defender, which allows Defender to complement an alternative antivirus solution. So users who prefer to install some other antivirus software like Avast, Kaspersky, Symantec etc can get additional protection. Let's see how it works.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 build 14352 Insider Preview has been released
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 14352 for PCs. This new build is out for Fast Ring insiders, featuring a number of changes to the operating system and its apps. Here is what's new, besides the usual list of fixes and known issues.
Enable guest account in Windows 10
Windows has had a concept called the Guest account in the past. This is very limited user account, which can be useful when you need to give your device to someone else for a short time e.g. when any of your guests need to check something on the internet, or when some friend asks for your laptop for a couple of minutes. For privacy and safety reasons, you might not want to give him access to your primary user account. In such cases, a guest account is very useful. Unfortunately, in Windows 10, the Guest account feature is broken. So let's use another method.
How to see update history in Windows 10
Some day you might be curious to know which updates you have installed in Windows 10. Or sometimes, some updates cause trouble and you need to uninstall them. In this article, we will see how to see the Windows Update history and learn which security patches and fixes you have installed in your operating system.
Windows 10 Version 1607 name confirmed for Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Previously, we wrote that Windows 10 Anniversary Update, codenamed Redstone 1, would become version 1607 and was expected in July 2016. This information is now confirmed.
Get Windows XP look in Windows 10 without themes or patches
Users who remember and like the appearance of Windows XP might not be very impressed by the default look of Windows 10. The appearance can be changed to some extent using UxStyle and third party themes, but in Windows 10, Microsoft prevents the taskbar from being skinned using visual styles (themes). Today, we will see how to skin Windows 10's taskbar to give it a Windows XP appearance without using patches or themes.
How to rename multiple files at once in Windows 10
In Windows 10, you can rename a single file in File Explorer by selecting it and pressing F2. What if you wanted to rename many files at once? A lesser known feature of File Explorer is the ability to rename more than one file. It is a bit crude - you get little control over how exactly to rename them but if you only wanted to rename a folder full of pictures or music tracks serially, it is possible.
How to rename your Windows 10 PC or tablet
In Windows 10, Microsoft has moved many classic Control Panel applets in the Settings app. It is a Metro app created to replace the Control Panel for both touch screens and classic Desktop users. It consists of several pages which bring new options to manage Windows 10 along with some older options inherited from the classic Control Panel. In Windows 10, the Settings app can be used to rename your tablet or PC. Here is how.
How to repair and clear thumbnail cache in Windows 10
In Windows 10, File Explorer is able to show small previews for image and video files you have stored on your disk drive. To speed up this process, it uses a cache file hidden in the user profile directory. When a file is cached, File Explorer reuses the thumbnail from the cache to show it instantly. If the cached file is damaged or corrupted, File Explorer starts showing broken or mismatched thumbnails for your files. Here is how to repair the thumbnail cache in Windows 10.
Microsoft has revised system requirements for Windows 10
Windows 10 system requirements which Microsoft officially stated initially were not changed for a long time. For Windows 8 and Windows 7 too, the system requirements were not increased. However, for the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update, also known as Redstone 1, system requirements have been raised by Microsoft.
