Locking Windows is a security feature which is very useful when you need to leave your PC for a short period of time. When locked, Windows 10 shows the Lock screen or the login screen depending on your PC settings, so nobody can look what is on your Desktop. In this article, we will explore all the possible ways to lock your Windows 10 PC.
Category: Windows 10
How to disable the Lock Screen in Windows 10
Since Windows 8, Microsoft has added a Lock Screen feature to Windows in addition to the Logon screen where you type the password. In Windows 10 also, the Lock Screen is an additional screen which is displayed with a fancy background and some useful information like clock and date. It appears before you can pick a user account to sign in. When you lock your computer, again you will see the Lock screen. By default, Windows 10 downloads new images for the Lock screen from the internet. The Lock screen does not bring any additional functionality and exists for entertainment purposes only. If you don't find it useful, you can disable it. In this article, we will see how to disable the Lock Screen in Windows 10.
All ways to restart and shutdown Windows 10
Windows has undergone many changes from Windows XP to Windows 10. Today, the operating system has slightly different ways to do the same tasks. Compared to Windows 8 and 8.1, Windows 10 has a less confusing user interface and the Start menu is revived. In this article, we will see the various ways to restart and shutdown a Windows 10 PC.
How to make Windows 10 forget a WiFi network
Once you have connected to some wireless network in Windows 10, the operating system will remember this network and will try to re-connect to it once it is in range. If you have a reason to no longer connect that network, you can make Windows 10 forget that network. Here is how.
Pin settings from the Settings app to the Start Menu in Windows 10
Recently I wrote that you can pin any desired settings page from the Settings app to the new Start screen in Windows 10. Once I installed the leaked Windows 10 build 10147, I noticed that Microsoft has changed the way you do this in the newer build. Here is how it should be done now.
How to disable web search in the Windows 10 taskbar
Windows 10 comes with a new feature called "Cortana". It is a digital assistant which is integrated with Windows 10. Windows 10 has a search box in the taskbar, which can be used to launch Cortana and perform the search by keyboard or by voice. Once you type something in the search box on the Windows 10 taskbar, search results show but web search results are mixed with local search results, Store apps and content from Bing. If you would like to disable internet and Store apps being searched from the taskbar, here is how to turn it off.
What is new in Windows 10 build 10147
After Windows 10 build 10147 got leaked, many users including me quickly downloaded and installed it. Personally, I installed it in VirtualBox, as I always do when some unofficial Windows build finds its way to the Internet. There are lots of users who prefer not to install Windows 10 builds too often but are curious what is new in the leaked builds. In this article, we will explore what is new in Windows 10 build 10147.
Download default wallpaper from Windows 10 build 10147
In the new leaked build 10147 of Windows 10, a new default wallpaper was spotted by testers. It is different from all the wallpapers we saw in previously released builds. Interested users can download it right now.
Download icons from Windows 10 build 10147
There are new icons in the leaked Windows 10 build 10147. Microsoft is listening to feedback and has replaced lots of icons . Many users did not like the bright yellow folders which have a strange shape and no gradients. These new icons have a more traditional look compared to the previous icon set.
Fix Start menu does not open in Windows 10 build 10130
If you are running the recent Windows 10 build 10130 for Windows Insiders, you might have faced a strange issue that the Start menu does not open reliably. Most of the times although not always, when you press the Win key on the keyboard or when you click the Start button, nothing happens. I faced with this issue recently and it just wasn't working for me. Luckily I found a trick to resolve it. Here is what helped me.
