Starting today, I would like to cover Linux here at Winaero! There's no need to panic. It will not replace our regular Windows articles and we will not shift the focus from Windows to Linux manuals and tutorials. However, it will be a nice addition for everyone who wants to give Linux a try for the first time if they are not satisfied with Windows. We will show on our blog how to prepare your PC to install Linux in a dual boot configuration. Today's article is about how to partition the disk drive and optionally make it use a single partition. If you plan to switch to Linux in the future, or if you are just curious about this operating system, you will enjoy it.
Windows 10 build 10125 brings a customizable Start menu
The new Start menu is something that long time Windows users are looking forward to in the Windows 10 operating system. Starting with build 10125, it is finally possible to customize the Start menu and add or remove items you see in the left side of the Start menu. Here is how.
Windows 10 build 10125 features new icons and UI changes again
With recent Windows 10 builds, Microsoft is getting constant negative feedback about the icons used in the OS. Many users do not like the bright yellow folders which have a strange shape and no gradients. Microsoft is listening to feedback and trying to rework the icons for Windows 10. The unreleased internal build, Windows 10 build 10125 comes with new icons and a few minor UI changes.
Windows 10 build 10122 has a new user account image
Back in Windows 8, Microsoft added a new default image to be used for all user accounts which don't have an image personalized by you. In Windows 10 build 10122, Microsoft has a new default user account image again. Also, Windows 10 shows account images in the circular shape, not square if you have noticed.
How to disable suggested tiles in Firefox
Mozilla has announced a new kind of ads for the Firefox browser. This new feature is called "Suggested Tiles" and will show you special tiles of recommended sites based on your activity (browsing history) and interests. Mozilla claims that the feature will be rolled out to Firefox Beta 39. If you are not happy to see such tiles in your Firefox browser, it is possible to get rid of them. In this article we will see how to disable suggested tiles in Firefox.
Fix Banana Pro error: command failed to execute correctly in Arch Linux
I am a big fan of Arch Linux and I use it everywhere - as my main OS, at all my computers and even on SoCs like Banana Pro. Recently I installed the Arch Linux image on my Banana Pro and faced an issue that every time I would install a package with pacman, it produced the following error:
error: command failed to execute correctly
Here is a fix to get rid of this message.
Windows 10 build 10122 forces you to use Microsoft Account
In Windows 10 build 10122 Microsoft has changed the setup program. While installing it, I noticed some changes to the Setup program. It has a new appearance and certain behaviors are changed. Let's see what has changed.
Here is a list of known issues for Windows 10 build 10122
Yesterday, Microsoft made available a new build of Windows 10. Windows 10 build 10122 comes with several new improvements and features covered HERE. Additionally, they published the list of known issues which exist in the released version. I recommend you to read the list.
What’s new in Windows 10 build 10122
Windows 10 build 10122 has been released and many users are interested in knowing what is new in this build. Here is a brief change log which will give you an idea of what Microsoft is working on. Read the rest.
Windows 10 build 10122 is out
Microsoft has released a new official build for Windows Insiders, Windows 10 build 10122. To upgrade your Windows 10 Technical Preview, follow the instructions below.
