Since Microsoft changed the release model in Windows 10, users are interested in finding out which build of Windows 10 they have installed on their PCs. As you may already know, Microsoft is not going to release major versions of Windows any more but will ship updates constantly. This is reminiscent of the rolling release model of many Linux distros. If you are part of the Insider program, you need to be even more aware of which build you are using. Our readers regularly ask me how to find the Windows 10 build they are running. Today I will show how.
Category: Windows 10
Take a look at the new icons in Windows 10 build 10558
Unlike the previous post-RTM build, Windows 10 build 10558 comes with a bunch of new icons. Some icons are really surprising and unexpected. Interested users might want to download these icons as well so they can use them on Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Windows 10 build 10558 got leaked
While Microsoft has not released any official updated build for Windows 10 Insiders, unofficial sources have leaked Windows 10 build 10558. This build features a number of notable and interesting changes. Let's see what is new in the leaked build.
All ways to open PowerShell in Windows 10
In my articles, I refer to using PowerShell and its cmdlets from time to time. Today, I would like to share with you all the ways to run PowerShell in Windows 10. Once you learn all the PowerShell cmdlets, automating Windows is really easy. Let's see how it can be done.
Disable downloaded files from being blocked in Windows 10
By default, the Windows operating system adds special metadata to all files you download from the Internet to an NTFS drive, which it considers as attachments. Later, when you try to open or execute the downloaded file, Windows 10 prevents you from opening it directly and shows you a security warning that the file originated from somewhere else and can be insecure. Let's change this behavior to get rid of this warning.
How to unblock files downloaded from Internet in Windows 10
Once you download files from the Internet, Windows 10 shows you a security warning every time you try to open it. Some file types are blocked from opening. SmartScreen, a security feature of Windows 10, causes such behavior. Let's see how to unblock those files.
Fix Windows Update issues in Windows 10 by resetting its options and files
After an improper shutdown, crash, power failure or something gone wrong with your Registry, Windows Update can fail to work properly. It may fail to check for updates or fail to install them, or sometimes, it cannot be opened at all. Here is how to reset the state of Windows Update and its components if it stops working in Windows 10.
10 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 everyone should know
Since Windows 8, Microsoft has been actively working to adapt the user interface of the operating system to suit touch screens. New apps, new options and lots of UI changes are making it more usable on devices with a touchscreen. Desktop users are still using the traditional keyboard and mouse. For them, keyboard shortcuts are the most useful and fast way to perform daily tasks since the mouse requires lots of scrolling for UIs that are designed with touch in mind. Here are 10 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 everyone should know.
Create a shortcut to manage Startup apps in Windows 10
In Windows 10, there are several ways to manage startup apps. In this article, we will see the fastest one. I will also show you how to create a special shortcut to open Startup management options directly with one click.
There is a Windows 10 edition without Universal apps pre-installed
Many users are not aware that a special Windows 10 edition comes without the bundled apps, Cortana and even Microsoft Edge. That is because Microsoft has not released it for regular consumers but for enterprise users only. That edition is called "LTSB" which stands for "Long Term Servicing Branch". Let's see what is unique about the LTSB edition of Windows 10.
