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How to force enable Your Phone app's hidden features in Windows 10
In a number of previous blog posts I've mentioned a variety of features that are coming to the Your Phone app in Windows 10, but not yet available even to Insiders. Here's how to force enable them, and give a try to Picture-in-Picture mode, phone status indicators, and more.
Disable Web Search in Windows 10 version 2004.
Use this PowerShell script to disable web search in the taskbar in Windows 10.
Microsoft updates its Sticky Notes app for Windows 10 with brand new features. An upcoming version of the app receives hash tag support along with new Enlarge mode.
How to Schedule Signature Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10
Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender) Antivirus uses security intelligence definitions to detect threats. Windows 10 automatically downloads the most recent intelligence available through Windows Update. You can also create a custom schedule to get signature updates more frequently, or when Windows Update is paused or disabled.
How to Set Firefox as Default PDF Viewer in Windows 10
Mozilla has added the ability to set Firefox as your default reader app for PDF files. The change is already in recently released version 77.0.1, so you can give it a try.
Microsoft has updated the built-in Your Phone app by adding phone service status indicators. The app now renders WIFI, Bluetooth, Signal Strenght, Battery Life and Do Not Disturb icons.
Microsoft has made available PowerToys 0.18.2. It is a minor releases with a few fixes. Most of the fixes were made to the Run launcher, including resolved issues when it is running as Administrator.
Google makes finding the required information on a target web page much easier. The company rolls out a change that highlights featured snippets in the its search results. Once you open the target page, the featured text will appear in yellow.
How to Export Saved Logins and Passwords to CSV File in Firefox
Mozilla Firefox comes with a native option that allows the user to export his saved logins and passwords for web sites. The data will be saved to a CSV file that can be opened with many modern apps like Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, etc, or modified with Notepad.
Windows 10 includes a Calendar app, that is pretty simple but useful. It allows scheduling meetings, events, and set reminders. A new update to its preview version reveals a search feature recently added to the app.
