Microsoft today released a new Insider Preview of Windows Server. This time it is Windows Server Build 17744. Officially known as Windows Server 2019, this release is now available for the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). The release contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release in English. In addition, the preview version of Microsoft Hyper-V Server and Windows Admin Center 1808 are included with this build.
Enable Windows 10 Fluent Design Acrylic Effects in VirtualBox
VirtualBox is my virtualization software of choice. It is free and feature-rich, so all my virtual machines are created in VirtualBox. VirtualBox users must know that Windows 10 doesn't enable rich visual effects when running inside a VirtualBox virtual machine. Here is a workaround which forces the operating system to have a nice and fancy look.
Download Fluent Design effects in Windows 10 Guest in VirtualBox
Fluent Design effects in Windows 10 Guest in VirtualBox.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable Fluent Design effects in Windows 10 guest in VirtualBox. The undo tweak is included.
Change Control Panel Icon in Windows 10
Control Panel and Settings are two apps you can use in Windows 10 to change most of the settings available in the OS. Settings is a Universal app bundled with Windows 10. It is created to replace the classic Control Panel. As of this writing, the classic Control Panel still comes with a number of options and tools which are not available in Settings. In this article, we will see how to change its icon.
Add 3D Effects to Images with Photos in Windows 10
The Photos app is a Universal (Metro) app which comes pre-installed in Windows 10. It is a Store app which is intended to replace Windows Photo Viewer. While interested users can restore the classic desktop app, Windows Photo Viewer, those who prefer to use Photos might be interested in learning how to add cool 3D effects to images with this new app.
Export Chat History To a File in Telegram Desktop
The Telegram Messenger app is very popular on both Desktop and mobile. If you installed and used it, you might be interested in exporting individual chat history to a file. Here is how it can be done.
Windows 10 Build 17746 Released (Fast Ring)
Yet another build from the 'Redstone 5' branch is out for Fast Ring Insiders. This time it is Windows 10 Build 17746. It doesn't include any major change, but comes with a number of fixes.
Cityscapes Theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
The beautiful Cityscapes theme comes with 21 desktop background images with fantastic city views. This themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Enable Visual Alerts for Notifications in Windows 10 (Sound Sentry)
Visual Alerts, also known as 'Sound Sentry', is a special feature which provides visual notifications for sounds. For instance, when an notification sound plays, there will also be a visual alert displayed. The user can enable and customize visual alerts in Windows 10.
Change Windows SmartScreen Settings in Windows 10
The SmartScreen filter is a technology which was initially designed for Internet Explorer to protect users from malicious websites and web applications. It was integrated with IE8 and IE9 (as the successor to IE7's Phishing filter). Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft has added the SmartScreen feature directly to the operating system so files are screened for being potentially harmful.
