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How to Create a Sync Clock Time Shortcut in Windows 10
Internet Time (NTP) is a very useful way to keep your PC's time accurate automatically. Once configured, Windows will request time data periodically from time servers, so you can be sure that time and date on your device are set properly. If this feature is disabled, the computer's clock might be out of sync. It is possible to create a special shortcut to sync clock manually.
How to Reset Hosts File Back to Defaults in Windows
Every Windows version comes with a special Hosts file which helps resolving DNS records. In addition to your network configuration, the file can be used to define a domain=IP address pairing which will have priority above the value provided by the DNS server. If the Hosts file is changed from default, resetting it can help resolve some connectivity issues.
A cumulative update released for Windows 10 version 2004, '20H1', also known as 'May 2020 Update', reveals a new information regarding Windows 10 '20H2'. It confirms rumors that 20H2 will be a minor, service pack-like update. It will follow the idea that Microsoft has implemented for Windows 10 version 1909, which is a minor update to version 1903.
Allow Opening BitLocker Encrypted Removable Drive over RDP
If you have a BitLocker encrypted USB stick connected to a computer that you are accessing over the Remote Desktop (RDP), you will see the "Access Denied" message once you try to unlock the drive. These are security defaults in Windows 10 which limit access to encrypted drives. Here is how to configure the OS to open such encrypted removable drives.
As Microsoft has finished Windows 10 version 2004 '20H1' development, the ISO images are now already available on MSDN. So, if you have an MSDN subscription, you can grab the files.
Starting in Windows 10 version 2004, Microsoft will no longer provide 32-bit ISO images to device vendors, significantly reducing the presence of 32-bit Windows 10 on the market. New devices running 20H1 will have 64-bit Windows 10 version only.
Microsoft updates the Fast Ring with Windows 10 Build 19628. If you are a Windows Insider in the Fast Ring, you should receive this build automatically. Here's what's new.
Microsoft today released a new 20H1 build, 19041.264, with KB4556803. The update is out to Windows Insiders in the Slow and Release Preview rings. This Cumulative Update includes quality improvements. Here's what's new in this patch.
Microsoft today released a set of new patches for supported Windows 10 versions. Here is what to expect after installing them.
How to Make Network Mapped Drives Available in Elevated Command Prompt and PowerShell in Windows 10
Starting with Windows Vista, Microsoft implemented the User Account Control feature, or just UAC. This feature is designed to improve the OS security. The side effect of this feature is that mapped network drives are inaccessible to programs running as administrator.
