More minor changes are present in the recently released Windows 10 build 10547. This build became available for all Windows Insiders who have set their updates to the Fast Ring option. Let's take a closer look at which new options are available for USB support in this build.
Category: Windows 10
Reduce the size of your Windows 10 installation using compact.exe
In Windows 10, Microsoft made some changes to the operating system to make it use less disk space. This was essential to compete with Android because Windows tablets with storage as small as 32 GB are being sold today and the experience on them is not optimal if the disk space starts to fill up. These changes should allow a bit more free space on mobile devices like phones and tablets, which are far more limited in disk resources than traditional laptops and desktops. In this article, we will see how to manage your Windows 10 installation and make it use less disk space using the optimizations Microsoft added.
Fix: File Explorer reopens after you close it in Windows 10
Some users are reporting that Windows 10 has a very annoying bug which causes File Explorer to re-open itself after you close its window. If you are suffering from this bug, you can follow the steps provided in this article to fix it. I also did experience it myself so I was glad to have found a solution. Here we go.
Microsoft has released the official Windows 10 activation guide
Today, Microsoft has rolled out a new document which might be useful for Windows 10 users. This document covers various aspects of activation of their operating system. Since the activation methods for Windows 10 are different from previous Windows versions, this is worth paying attention to.
Tip: Resize icons quickly on the Desktop or in a folder in Windows 10
In Windows 10, the default file management app, File Explorer has the ability to show your files and folders at several different sizes and views. These sizes include Extra Large icons, Large icons, Medium icons, List, Details, Tiles and Content view. To switch between views, you can use hotkeys, or the appropriate Ribbon command. In this article, we will review another method, which is very fancy and fast.
Stop Windows 10 spying on you using just Windows Firewall
It is not a secret to anyone who uses Windows 10 that this operating system is collecting a lot of private information and sending it back to Microsoft so they get more telemetry data. Many users are not happy that Windows 10 is spying on them and constantly seeking a way to stop it. While this is not the first time that we are referring to this issue, today I would like to share a different way to prevent Windows 10 from collecting your sensitive data using only the built-in Windows Firewall.
How to make taskbar transparent in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 comes with an opaque taskbar. Many users who are new to Windows 10 are not even aware that it is possible to make it transparent with glass without using hacks. In this article, we will see how it can be done. It is one of most popular questions I receive via email.
Windows 10 build 10547 adds call history and email access controls
One of the new features which has silently appeared in the newly released Windows 10 build 10547 is the ability to control which apps can access the call history and email on your device. The user can now explicitly set which apps can use the history of calls you made from a Windows 10 device if it has calling ability/phone feature. The same is true for email conversations.
Windows 10 build 10547 features a new environment variables editor
While at first glance, Windows 10 build 10547 looks the same as Windows 10 build 10240 RTM, you can spot many small but useful changes in this build if you look closely. This is really unexpected, but Microsoft decided to update the good old environment variables editor, which had not changed since Windows 2000. Let's see how it has changed!
Windows 10 build 10547 features some Start menu changes
The recently released Windows 10 build 10547 includes a number of changes that you might not have noticed. Today, I would like to turn your attention to the Start menu changes I spotted while playing with that build. The Start menu is the feature which gets the most attention and scrutiny by users who were disappointed with Windows 8's UI. Let's see what they have changed.
