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Here's how to show Windows 10 version on desktop.
In Windows 10, you can make the OS show the current Windows version and its build number as a watermark on the desktop. You can enable it for the current user, and for all users registered on your computer.
According to the research done by BornCity, the check disk tool in Windows 10 version 20H2 is affected by a bug introduced in KB4592438. After installing that patch Check Disk (chkdsk.exe) destroys the file system during a disk check on SSDs, so Windows 10 can’t start after a reboot.
As predicted earlier, Microsoft will release Windows 10 version 21H1 in the form of a cumulative update. It will be a minor release, whereas version 21H2 will be a major feature update to the OS. This is now confirmed, and the RTM build for 21H1 will be build 19043.
What is DiskUsage tool in Windows 10 and how to use it.
Microsoft has added a new tool, DiskUsage (diskusage.exe) to Windows 10. It is a console app that allows performing a wide range of analysis to show you advanced details for storage devices in your computer.
The PowerShell 7 platform has received a new update. Preview 2 for the upcoming version 7.2 is now available for download. Microsoft has detailed a number of improvements that included in this version.
Native support for Mac ARM64 devices is now available in Microsoft Edge Canary channel. This means that Edge Canary should now perform better on MacBook Air (M1, version 2020), MacBook Pro (M1, version 2020, 13"), and Mac mini (version 2020).
One of the built-in Windows 10 apps, Alarms & Clocks, has received the updated user interface. Starting in app version 10.2012 it has a new control appearance with acrylic effects and rounded corners.
Lock Screen Background Motion is a new feature of Windows 10 that adds dynamic lock screen images.
Windows 10 build 21277 is full of hidden gems. We have already seen a bunch of new Settings options, such as the Webcam page, Battery usage history, and more. One more hidden feature that is coming to Windows 10 is lock screen images with the panning motion effect.
Mozilla releases Thunderbird 78.6, a security update to the app that also includes a number of improvements and general fixes. It is now available for download for Windows, mac OS and Linux.
How to Enable or Disable Aero Shake in Windows 10. Three methods reviewed.
Aero Shake is a window management feature in Windows that allows quickly minimizing all open windows by 'shaking' the app you want to keep active. It will remain open on Desktop, and all other windows will be minimized down to the taskbar.
