If you are using a Microsoft Account to sign in to Windows 10, the operating system synchronizes your preferences between all the devices you use. If you are not happy with this behavior, you can prevent Windows 10 from syncing its settings between your PCs or choose what to exclude from sync.
Vivaldi 2.0 is on its way to users
Vivaldi, a fairly innovative modern web browser, has reached version 2.0. If you are tracking its development like me, you might be surprised by the sudden version change in the snapshot branch from 1.6 directly to 2.0.1295.3.
Windows 10 Build 18234 Released (Skip Ahead)
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 18234 to Windows Insiders who have opted in to Skip Ahead. Let's see what has changed.
Customize Send To Menu Icons in Windows 10
The Send To context menu of File Explorer in Windows 10 contains various items by default such as Desktop, Bluetooth, Mail and so on. You might have noticed that some applications are able to extend the Send To menu with their own shortcuts. For example, Skype places its icon into the Send To menu. Here is how to customize icons for items you see in the Send to menu in Windows 10.
Restore Classic New Tab Page in Google Chrome
Starting in Chrome 69, the browser features significant changes to the user interface. These include a 'Material Design Refresh' theme with rounded tabs, the removal of the 'Secure' text badge for HTTPS web sites replaced by a Lock icon, and a reworked new tab page. If you are not happy with the New Tab page, you can restore its classic look.
Restore Secure Text for HTTPS in Google Chrome
As you may already know, Chrome 69 comes with a number of new features and improvements, including a refined look for the user interface, that is called 'Material Design Refresh'. Another change introduced in this release is removal of the green 'Secure' badge for web sites that use the HTTPS protocol. Today, we will see how to restore it.
Windows 10 Build 17754 Released (Fast Ring)
Yet another build from the 'Redstone 5' branch, now officially known as 'Windows 10 October 2018 Update', is out for Fast Ring Insiders. This time it is Windows 10 Build 17754. It doesn't include any major change, but comes with a number of fixes.
Change Any Control Panel Item Icon in Windows 10 (Shell Folder)
Most of the Control Panel applets in modern Windows 10 versions are shell folders. Shell folders are ActiveX objects that implement a special virtual folder or a virtual applet. In some cases, they provide access to physical folders on your hard drive or even to special OS functionality like "Minimize all Windows" or the Alt+Tab switcher. You can easily customize them by changing the icon for any Shell Folder/Control Panel applet with a Registry tweak.
Record a Skype Call Without Using Third-party Tools
Skype is a popular VoIP software which Microsoft acquired quite some time ago. One its long awaited features was call recording. Finally, the company has added the ability to record a Skype call to the app. No third-party apps are required anymore. Now Skype has native support for recording and sharing your call recordings.
