Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 come with Client Hyper-V so you can run a supported guest operating system inside a Virtual Machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft's native hypervisor for Windows. It was originally developed for Windows Server 2008 and then ported to Windows client OS. It has improved over time and is present in the latest Windows 10 release as well. Today, we will see how to change the folder which is used to store virtual disks for Hyper-V virtual machines.
Python 3.7 can be installed from Microsoft Store
For those who don't know, Python is an easy to learn, yet powerful programming language. Python is included in many Linux distributions out of the box. It is widely used for automation scripts, app development, web back-end software, and software extensions.
Enable Dark Mode in Google Chrome on Windows
Google Chrome users are familiar with the dark theme of Incognito mode available in the browser. Many of them want to get this theme for the normal browsing mode of Chrome. Here is a bit of good news: A native dark mode option is coming to Chrome on Windows, and you can already try it.
Enable Voice Activation for Speech Recognition in Windows 10
Windows provides both a device-based speech recognition feature (available through the Windows Speech Recognition Desktop app), and a cloud-based speech recognition service in those markets and regions where Cortana is available. In addition to the context menu, and a shortcut, you may want to enable Voice Activation mode for Speech Recognition.
Upgrading to Windows 10 version 1809 may invalidate built-in Administrator
Yet another issue with the most recent version of Windows 10 has been revealed. If you are upgrading the OS from version 1803 to Windows 10 version 1809, this may break the built-in Administrator user account.
Download Speech Recognition Voice Activation
Speech Recognition Voice Activation.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable Voice Activation for Speech Recognition in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Change Game Bar Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a Game DVR feature, which was part of the Xbox app. Starting with Windows 10 Creators Update version 1703, it is directly integrated into the operating system. It comes with a number of keyboard shortcuts you can use to manage the Game Bar features. Today, we will see how to customize them.
Quinto Black CT 2.5 for Winamp: CD Coverflow updates, and more
A new release of the popular Quinto Black CT skin for the good old Winamp player is available. Version 2.5 features a separate CD Coverflow window background image.
Force Enable Windows 10 Settings Top Header
Microsoft is working on an update to the built-in Windows 10 Settings app. The feature is already available to a small select group of Windows Insiders. If you are not part of that group, here is how to force enable the new header.
Force Enable Default Tab Feature in Windows 10 Task Manager
With Windows 10 version 1903, also known as "19H1", it will be possible to set a default tab for the Task Manager app. As you may remember, the classic Task Manager was able to remember the last open tab. The modern Task Manager app is missing that feature, so the ability to set a default tab is a welcome change for users who regularly switch between tabs. Unfortunately, the new feature is currently locked. It is only available to
