Windows 10 introduced a new style of items and their panes/flyouts which open from the notification area. All of the applets which open from the system tray are different now. This includes the Date/Time pane, the Action Center, the Network pane and even the volume control! Once you click the sound icon in the system tray, the new volume indicator will appear on the screen. If you do not like how it looks and works, it is possible to restore the previous sound volume control which was available in Windows 8 and Windows 7 with a simple Registry tweak. In this article, we will see how to enable the old volume control in Windows 10.
Category: Windows 10
How to show or hide Windows Defender tray icon in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to make the Windows Defender notification area (system tray) icon visible. If you are a Windows Insider, it might already be visible in your installation. In this article, we will see how you can show or hide the Windows Defender tray icon in Windows 10.
How to change taskbar color in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft has provided at least three options which allow you to customize the taskbar color. If you are new to Windows 10, here is a good tutorial for you which explains how to change the taskbar color in Windows 10.
Add custom colors to the Colors section of the Settings app in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to define 8 additional colors which will be displayed in Personalization -> Colors page in the Settings app. This can be done with a simple Registry tweak. In this article, we will see how it can be done.
Windows 10 RTM will be done this week
Here is good news for everyone who is expecting Windows 10 RTM. It might be done this week. Windows 10 has reached the release candidate (RC) stage. So, if Microsoft decides that the operating system is good enough for daily use, it will be signed off.
How to disable taskbar transparency in Windows 10
Windows 10, the upcoming operating system from Microsoft, comes with a transparent taskbar. Previous versions of Windows like Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 include a transparent taskbar as well, but there was no option to disable it. In Windows 10, Microsoft finally added the appropriate option. The user is able to disable taskbar transparency in Windows 10 without using third party tools.
Official ISO images for Windows 10 build 10162 released
Here is good news for everyone who is not happy with third party ISO files of Windows 10 build 10162. Today, Microsoft released official ISO images, so you can safely perform a clean install of Windows 10 build 10162.
What is the difference between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10, the upcoming operating system from Microsoft, has many various editions. These include Home, Pro, Enterprise, Mobile, Education, Mobile Enterprise, and IoT Core editions. We have reviewed them in the past. Most home users will probably use Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. Let's see what is the difference between these editions.
Get colored title bars in Windows 10
Since Windows 10 build 10056, Microsoft has blocked colored titlebars for all opened windows. Many users find this change extremely frustrating because it doesn't make it clear whether the window is active or inactive. It is a major usability violation. Here is how to fix it and restore colored titlebars in Windows 10 easily.
Download Hero wallpaper and all wallpapers from Windows 10 build 10159
In the released build 10159 of Windows 10, a set of new default wallpapers was spotted by users. It is different from all the wallpapers we saw in previously released builds. It finally includes the long awaited Windows 10 Hero wallpaper too. Interested users can download it right now.
