Microsoft Edge is the default web browser app in Windows 10. It's a Universal (Store) app which has extension support, a fast rendering engine and a simplified user interface. With Windows 10 version 1809, the browser has got a number of improvements and new features. One of them is the ability to see frequently visited web sites in the Top Sites section of the New Tab page and in the jump list.
Disable Auto Suggestions in Run and File Explorer in Windows 10
The built-in file management tool, File Explorer, comes with a useful Auto Suggestions feature. When enabled, it automatically shows the suggested text that matches the letters you type in the Run dialog, in the address bar and in Open and Save dialogs of apps. It allows you to speed up your work and save your time. Auto Suggestions can be enabled or disabled in File Explorer with a simple Registry tweak in all modern operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7.
Download Disable Frequent Top Sites in Microsoft Edge
Disable Frequent Top Sites in Microsoft Edge.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable the Frequent Top Sites feature in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Mozilla Firefox 64 with Windows 10 Notification Support
As you may remember, the Google Chrome browser recently got support for native Windows 10 notifications along with Action Center integration. Finally, the same feature has come to Firefox. Its version 64 now supports Action Center notifications on Windows 10.
Download Disable Auto Suggestions in Windows 10
Disable Auto Suggestions in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable the Auto Suggestions feature in Run, File Explorer, and Open/Save dialogs in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Microsoft Puts Windows 10 Version 1809 Rollout on Hold
After a few days of the release of Windows 10 version 1809, plenty of users reported that it was somehow deleting users' data. It is some bug that affects only certain customers, nevertheless this is an extremely serious issue that is not acceptable even if it affects a small number of users. Microsoft has started an investigation, so Windows 10 version 1809 has been temporarily pulled from their servers. It is not available for download any more for now.
Disable Automount of New Drives in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 mounts a new disk you have connected to the computer. If the OS is able to recognize its file system, it will assign a drive letter to the drive. It is possible to change this behavior and prevent the OS from recognizing newly connected drives automatically.
Disable Advertising ID for Relevant Ads in Windows 10
Windows 10 is able to show ads in certain Store apps. The ads platform is tightly integrated with the OS. For every user, Microsoft assigns a unique identificator to track your activity in the Microsoft Store and on UWP apps to target you with relevant ads.
Force Unmount a CIFS Share in Linux
In a mixed enviroment of Windows and Linux, you may often use Samba/Windows shares. Traditionally, the use of GVFS and CIFS to access Windows shares on Linux PCs is common. Personally, I prefer CIFS as it works more predictably, reliably, and faster.
What’s New in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Microsoft Edge is the default web browser app in Windows 10. It's a Universal (Store) app which has extension support, a fast rendering engine and a simplified user interface. With Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the browser has got a number of improvements and new features. Here is everything you need to know about them.
