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How to burn an ISO file from the command prompt in Windows 10

As you might be knowing, Windows 10 allows you to burn ISO files without third party tools. This ability was added in Windows 7. All you need is an empty CD/DVD disc and some ISO file. A lesser known feature of Windows is the ability to burn an ISO file from the command prompt. Let's see how it can be done in Windows 10.

Change the number of items in jump lists in Windows 10

Recently we covered how to clear jump lists in Windows 10. Besides this operation, Windows 10 allows you to adjust the number of items visible in the jump list. This can be done with a very simple Registry tweak. Let's see it in detail.

How to backup Quick Actions in Action Center of Windows 10

If you customized Quick Actions in Action Center of Windows 10, probably you will it useful to make a backup of your preferences. The next time you reinstall Windows 10, you will be able to restore them with one click. Also, if you have more than one PC, you can transfer your customized Quick Actions from the current PC to another. Here is how.

Windows 10 Redstone is getting an improved Windows Update

New information has appeared on the internet related to the upcoming Windows 10 Redstone update. In internal builds of Windows 10, which are not available for the public yet, an updated Windows Update user interface and options have been spotted. Let's see exactly what changes Microsoft is working on.

Windows 10 Redstone will allow Cortana to show notifications across paired devices

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14295 for the Redstone branch. The official announcement contains only a few bug fixes and known issues, however, this build seems to have some new features under the hood. Cortana, for example, has got a new ability which can be interesting for users.

Windows 10 Redstone: Edge download notifications now visible in Action Center

Yesterday, Microsoft released a new build for Insiders. Windows 10 build 12495, which is a part of the Redstone update, comes with an interesting change - every time you download a file using the Edge browser, it notifies you about the download status using Action Center.

Disable Quick Action buttons in Action Center of Windows 10

The Action Center in Windows 10 is a special pane which keeps various types of notifications and provides quick access to useful actions that can be performed with one click or tap. The user can customize which quick actions will be visible there. If you prefer to keep the Action Center only for notifications and remove Quick Actions for Action Center in Windows 10, it can be done with a simple Registry tweak. Here is how.

Change the number of Quick Action buttons visible in Action Center of Windows 10

The Action Center in Windows 10 is a special pane which keeps various types of notifications and provides quick access to useful actions that can be performed with one click or tap. The user can customize which quick actions will be visible there. There is a hidden secret option in Windows 10 which controls how many quick actions buttons can be visible in the Action Center. By default you have only 4 buttons visible when collapsed. Here is how it can be changed.

Hide your email and user name from Windows 10 lock screen

Previously, we covered how to hide the last logged in user's name in Windows 10 from the sign in screen. Once you had applied that trick, you had to type your user name and password every time you signed in. But when you lock your Windows account using Win + L and walk away, some private details are still shown there. Many users are asking me how to hide these when you lock your PC. Hiding account details is especially useful when you are using a Microsoft Account because it exposes your email address. In this article, we will see how to hide the account information displayed when you lock your PC in Windows 10.

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