In Windows 10, Microsoft changed the appearance of the context menus for File Explorer, Desktop and the taskbar. Both, Desktop and the taskbar got wide context menu items, with a lot of space between context menu items. The taskbar context menu also got a darker appearance, which matches the taskbar when its colorization is disabled from the Settings app. Many Desktop users are not happy this change. It is possible to revert the appearance of Desktop context menus to their classic look like in Windows 8 or Windows 7.
Download Disable wide context menus in WIndows 10
Disable wide context menus in WIndows 10.
Using this tweak, you will be able to restore the classic look of context menus in Windows 10 and make them less wide.
Winaero Tweaker 0.4.0.2 is out
I am happy to announce Winaero Tweaker 0.4.0.2. This minor release brings major changes to the app's user interface and usability. Let's see what is new in this release.
Microsoft Office 2016 16.0.6366.2062 is out for Office Insiders
Along with the new Windows 10 build 11102, a new software that has been released is Microsoft Office 2016, 16.0.6366.2062 for those who have joined its Insiders program. If you use the previous Insider build of Microsoft Office, you can see that its version 16.0.6366.2062 gives an idea that you should not expect many changes.
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 build 11102
Following up on the recently released Windows 10 build 11099, a new build became available last night for Windows Insiders. This time it is Windows 10 build 11102. Although it does not bring any significant changes, it comes with a few improvements and bugfixes.
How to add Recent Folders and Recent Items to the navigation pane in Windows 10
In two previous articles, we reviewed how to add Recent Folders and Recent Items locations to Quick Access. The Quick Access folder is the new default location where File Explorer opens in Windows 10. If you want to add Recent Folders and/or Recent Items outside of Quick Access as separate items in the left pane (navigation pane), you can apply a simple Registy tweak as described below.
How to block drivers auto update in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Windows Update forces not only system updates but also driver updates. Even if you install a third party driver which you downloaded offline, it overrides that and installs the driver from Windows Update. This may not be what you want. Often, the hardware OEM provided driver is better and the Windows Update driver produces an issue. Here is how to prevent Windows 10 from automatically reinstalling the driver it finds on Windows Update.
Download Add Recent Places and Recent Items to Navigation Pane in Windows 10 File Epxlorer
Add Recent Places and Recent Items to Navigation Pane in Windows 10 File Epxlorer.
Using these registry files you will be able to add Recent Places and Recent Items to Navigation Pane in Windows 10 File Epxlorer
Fix error This app has been blocked for your protection in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft tried to increase operating system security. Due to the tighter security model, even Windows Defender can't be disabled permanently without additional tricks. The enhanced protection mechanism prevents unsafe apps from being installed in Windows 10. But sometimes, this results in some false positives and the user is prevented from installing a required safe application. A message appears with the text This app has been blocked for your protection. Here is what you can do to avoid it.
How to disable Windows Feedback in Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10 and you are connected to the Internet, you might face a feedback prompt which appears from time to time in various scenarios. It might ask how satisfied you are with various Windows 10 features such as the new Start menu, or how easy it is to use the Settings app versus the classic Control Panel and so on. If you are tired by these prompts and do not want to see them any more, you need to disable Windows Feedback.
