New screenshots of Windows 10 Build 10036 have leaked to the internet which showcase some changes which should be visible in the upcoming build for Insiders. The major change (but not the only one) is the network selection pane is now more compact compared to Windows 8/8.1. However, it is created in Metro/Modern style and is probably built on the WinRT/Modern apps API. Let's see what else has changed.
Category: Windows 10
Enable the legacy Windows 7-like boot menu in Windows 10
If you switched to Windows 10 from Windows 7, you probably noticed the new bootloader of Windows 10. It looks completely different, acts completely different and performs an additional reboot every time you select Windows 7 in the boot menu if you have it in a dual boot configuration. Here is how to avoid the additional reboot and get rid of the new boot manager of Windows 10. In this article we will enable the legacy Windows 7-like boot menu in Windows 10.
Project Spartan in action: details and screenshots
A number of details about Project Spartan, a new browser for Windows 10 from Microsoft have leaked over the Internet. Spartan is of interest to many people because it is a fresh start from Internet Explorer, although many IE fans are disappointed about this change. The Russian Windows enthusiast Roman Linev laid his hands on a recent build of Windows 10 which has not leaked yet, and wrote a detailed review of the browser. Let's take a closer look at the brand new Windows 10 default browser.
Windows 10 latest builds show a transparent Start Menu and a smaller Start button
Wzor, the famous leaker from Russia, has published new screenshots of Windows 10 Build 10031. There are small but notable changes to the OS appearance. Let's see what has changed.
How to disable the Aero Snap feature in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows you to control the size and positioning of open windows better by dragging them to the edge of the screen. If you drag a window using its title bar to the top edge of the screen, it will be maximized. With the mouse pointer touching the left or right edges of the screen when dragging a window, it will be snapped to the left or right side of the screen respectively. However, this can trigger accidental resizing or repositioning of the window. If you don't like this snapping feature of the window manager, you might want to disable it completely.
How to change Windows 10 product key
If you need to change the product key of the installed OS, for example. suppose you have installed Windows 10 initially with a generic key, and then wish to change it to an authentic key that you purchased, this can be done quickly without reinstalling. You don't need any third party tools or complex Registry tweaks. Note: This trick also works in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Follow the steps below.
Disable touch screen in Windows 10 and Windows 8 or 8.1
If you have a desktop PC or a laptop with a touch screen, you might prefer using it exclusively with a mouse and a keyboard. Many users do not want to touch their large screen at all because it leaves fingerprints and smudges on the display. Others do not find using a touch screen comfortable if the display is vertical and at a distance as is the case of a desktop or laptop PC. Well, the good news is you can disable the touch features in software so it becomes a regular display. If you are curious how to disable the touch screen in Windows 10 and Windows 8, read the rest of this article.
How to disable “You have new apps that can open this type of file” notification in Windows 10
In Windows 10, app installers cannot associate apps directly with file types. Instead, when you open any file which can be opened by multiple programs on your PC, you get a Metro-style toast notification: You have new apps that can open this type of file. If you click it, a new dialog will appear. There you can choose the default program that you would like to use for the file or protocol type. If you want to disable the "You have new apps installed" notifcation in Windows 10, here are a few simple steps for you.
Speed up slow shutdown in Windows 10
If you have experienced slow shutdown in Windows 10, you should know that the OS comes with a built-in ability to speed it up. With a few tweaks, you can significantly speed up the shutdown process. Let's see how it can be done.
Two secrets of Alt + Tab dialog in Windows 10 you might not be aware of
I would like to share with you two interesting tricks related to the famous Alt + Tab dialog in Windows. Both change the way Alt-Tab works so these additional tweaks might make Alt-Tab far more useful for you.
