For many versions, Windows has included an advanced security feature called Encrypting File System (EFS). It allows the user to store files and folders encrypted, so they will be protected from unwanted access. Other user accounts cannot access it, neither can anyone from the network or by booting into another OS and accessing that folder. This is the strongest protection which is available in Windows to protect individual files and folders without encrypting the whole drive. But Microsoft has kept this useful feature pretty well hidden and only in business editions of Windows. It is possible to add Encrypt and Decrypt commands to the right click menu (context menu) in File Explorer to using EFS becomes easier.
How to re-add Favorites to navigation pane of Windows 10 Explorer
In Windows 10, the good old Favorites folder was removed from the navigation pane in File Explorer. It was replaced by the new feature called Quick Access, which combines Favorites with Recent files and also shows frequently used folders. Here is how you can re-add Favorites to navigation pane of Windows 10 File Explorer.
Download Encrypt/Decrypt context menu commands for Windows 10
Encrypt/Decrypt context menu commands for Windows 10.
This tweak will allow you to add Encrypt and Decrypt context menu commands to Windows 10 File Explorer.
Download Add Favorites to navigation pane in Windows 10
Add Favorites to navigation pane in Windows 10.
Using this tweak, you will be able to add Favorites back to the navigation pane of Windows 10 File Explorer.
How to remove Lock icon on files and folders in Windows 10
In Windows 10, when a folder or file is encrypted using Encrypting File System (EFS), the File Explorer app shows a pad lock overlay icon for such a file or folder. If you are interested in removing that icon, in this article, we will see how it can be done.
How to delete Run history in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft implemented a new Start menu and a new Settings UI instead of just continuing and improving over what they had. It is based on the new Universal App Platform and has nothing common with the old Start menu or Explorer Shell of Windows 7. Due to this change, they reimplemented the setting to control document history/jumplists but the problem is this new option does not clear Run dialog history! There is no longer any option now in operating system settings to clear the Run dialog history. Let's see how to delete the Run history in Windows 10.
Download Windows 10 disable lock pad icons on folders and files
Windows 10 disable lock pad icons on folders and files.
Files required to remove the Lock overlay icon which appear on encrypted files and folders in Windows 10.
Tip: Use Search for basic calculations in Windows 10
Today, we will see a not-so-typical usage of the search box in Windows 10. It is possible to use it as a simple calculator. Let's see how simple calculations can be performed using the search box of Windows 10's Taskbar / Start menu.
How to add Windows Update to Control Panel in Windows 10
If you use the classic Control Panel in Windows 10, you might have noticed already that it does not contain a link to Windows Update. If you are interested in adding the link back, follow the instructions in this article.
Download Add Windows Update to Control Panel in Windows 10
Add Windows Update to Control Panel in Windows 10.
Use this simple tweak to add Windows Update to Control Panel in Windows 10. The undo file is included.
