Yesterday, a new build of the Windows 10 operating system leaked to the Internet. Although the leaked build is just two builds newer than the latest official public build 10049, which was recently released for Windows Insiders, this new build features several notable changes which build 10049 does not include.
All ways to change the user password in Windows 10
There are several ways to set a new password for your user account on your Windows PC. I would like to share all of them so the next time you need to change your password (or set a new password for some other user account) you can pick the fastest and most convenient way for yourself.
Windows 10 updates the Registry Editor
Registry Editor is an essential tool for system administrators, geeks and regular users who want to change the Windows operating system's hidden settings which are not available via its user interface. For many years, Registry Editor got no updates, saw no changes its user interface and features. It was updated in Windows XP and now in Windows 10, Microsoft has suddenly decided to improve it and update the Registry Editor. Let's see what has changed.
There is a new battery indicator in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with lots of changes to the user interface. Most of them are intended to improve your interaction with the UI when you are using a touch screen. This trend started with Windows 8, however, in Windows 10, it has evolved further. Windows 10 features an extended Modern Settings app, which inherits almost all classic Control Panel options and settings. These changes should affect many other parts of the OS too, so even the battery indicator has been updated to be touchscreen friendly.
April Fool’s Day jokes collection
Here you can read a collection of nice April Fool's Day jokes posted by various sites on the Internet. Maybe you will find them interesting or can share some other nice jokes you found.
How to click the Start button in Windows
The Start button is one of the hardest UI elements to use in the user interface of Windows. Invented in Windows 95, it is still the same for many years and has remained in the same position for eternity. Everyone familiar with Windows desperately wants to know how to use that button. In Windows 8, Microsoft tried to remove the Start button to eliminate the confusion, but users got upset and demanded its return. So the Start button returned in Windows 8.1. Today, we will learn how to click the Start button properly.
What’s new in Windows 10 build 10049
Windows 10 build 10049 has been released and many people are curious to know what is new in this build. Well, here is a brief change log which will give you an idea of what Microsoft is working on. Read the rest.
Windows 10 build 10049 with Spartan browser is out
Microsoft has released a new official build for Windows Insiders with the Spartan browser. Finally we can play with the new browser which is available in this build. To upgrade your Windows 10 Technical Preview to the latest build 10049, follow the instructions below.
Tip: Boot Windows 10 into Advanced Startup Options quickly
In Windows 10, there is a way to reboot the OS quickly and launch the Advanced Startup Options (troubleshooting options) directly. This is very useful if you have some issue that you cannot fix in the regular Windows 10 environment, for example, you may need to overwrite or delete some in-use files. It is really a good alternative to a bootable DVD or USB stick. Follow the simple instructions in this article to quickly access the Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10.
