With the recently released Windows 10 build 14328, Microsoft added a new option to Windows 10. Now it is possible to stop Windows 10 from updating your drivers. By default, Windows 10 automatically installs drivers from Windows Update when they become available along with security patches.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14328 is out
A new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14328 for both PC and Mobile was just released for Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. While this release does not bring much for Mobile, it is a major release for PCs. Windows 10 build 14328 for PC comes with lots of new features and improvements including Windows Ink, updated Start, and more.
Fix: Apps available for multiple users do not start in Windows 10
If you have multiple user accounts in Windows 10 and you have installed some Universal apps for all users, you may face an issue that such apps do not start. While the apps work for the user which installed them, they may fail to launch for other users, and the Start menu cannot be dismissed. Here is what to do in this case.
How to diagnose memory using Memory Diagnostics Tool in Windows 10
Your PC's memory (RAM) is a very crucial component. If the RAM chip goes bad or develops too many errors your PC will start crashing, hanging and eventually become unusable until you replace the RAM. In many cases, a defective RAM module continues to work sometimes but causes sudden issues occasionally. This behaviour is very annoying as your PC can crash suddenly but it is hard to diagnose such a memory issue. Fortunately, Windows 10 comes with a built-in memory diagnostic tool. Let's see how to use it to know for sure if the memory is defective.
How to move Libraries above This PC in Windows 10
Earlier in Windows 8, the File Explorer app used to show Libraries above "This PC" (Computer) in the left pane. In Windows 10, Libraries are shown below This PC. If you use Libraries frequently, you might be interested in moving them above This PC for faster access. Let's see how to re-arrange items and place Libraries above This PC in Windows 10.
Outlook Mail, Calendar and OneNote apps for Windows 10 Insiders got new features
Microsoft announced a couple of new features which will land on Windows 10 Insiders' PCs and phones in the future. If you are a participant of the Windows Insider program, you can expect the following improvements in Mail and Calendar.
Windows 10 build 14295 got a cumulative update, OS version is now 14295.1004
A new cumulative update for Windows Insiders running Windows 10 PC build 14295 has been released. Build 14295 represents the Slow Ring. The released update, which is KB3154879, brings "improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10 Insider Preview", as Microsoft describes it.
How to get the meaning of a word using Cortana
Cortana is a digital assistant bundled with Windows 10. You can control it using voice commands or type into its search box to find various information from the web or automate certain tasks on your computer. Cortana can do many interesting things. One of the lesser known features of Cortana is the ability to find the meaning of a word. Here is how it can be used as a dictionary.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update to bring “add-ons” for apps
Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the next major update to Windows 10 will bring a notable number of changes to the operating system. These includes a Card UI in Action Center and Cortana to show snippets of info, Edge with add-on support, improved customization options for the Action Center, more added Settings and a new Start menu. These are just some of the changes Microsoft is working on. A new interesting change was spotted for the upcoming release of Windows 10. Microsoft is working to create a new Advanced Options page for app add-ons and downloadable content for apps.
Set different wallpaper per display in Windows 10
These days, many users already have more than one display connected to their PC. Designers, developers and even technology enthusiasts are running their systems with two or more monitors. If you are one of them, you might be interested in having a different desktop background wallpaper per display in Windows 10. In this article, we will see how it can be done.
