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.
Windows 10 update size finally getting smaller with version 19H1
Last week, Microsoft announced what may come as a big relief to all Windows 10 users - a big reduction in the size of updates delivered for the OS. Customers have long been complaining about this issue since Windows 10 debuted in 2015 and it looks like Microsoft is finally beginning to get the message.
Download Enable Visual Alerts for Notifications (Sound Sentry)
Enable Visual Alerts for Notifications (Sound Sentry).
Use these Registry files to configure the Visual Alerts feature in Windows 10. It is also known as Sound Sentry. The undo tweak is included.
Download Change SmartScreen Options with a Registry tweak
Change SmartScreen Options with a Registry tweak.
Use these Registry files to set the desired behavior for Windows SmartScreen in Windows 10.
Windows 10 Build 17738 reached the Slow Ring
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17738 to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This build was released to Insiders in the Fast Ring earlier this month. It doesn't include any new feature, and comes with bugfixes only.
UWP File Explorer has got new features in Windows 10 version 1809
As you may already know, there a new File Explorer app in Windows 10 starting with the "Redstone 2" update. It is hidden and has no shortcut yet. It is a modern File Explorer, a Universal app which could replace the classic File Explorer in the near future. Microsoft has added a number of new features to this app in recent Windows 10 version 1809 "Redstone 5" releases.
Cortana has got a revamped user interface
Microsoft is releasing a refined look for the UI of Cortana. It will be available in all countries. It was previously available to Windows Insiders, but now the update reached the stable branch.
Add Customize tab to Desktop Folder in Windows 10
The Customize tab of the file properties dialog in File Explorer can be used to view and change folder template and the icon for a folder. By default, the Customize tab is not visible in the Folder Properties dialog for the Desktop folder, so you cannot customize it. Here is how to add it there.
Download Add Customize Tab to Desktop Folder
Add Customize Tab to Desktop Folder.
Use these Registry files to add or remove the Customize tab to the Desktop folder properties in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Create Shared Folders Shortcut in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows the user to share his or her locally connected printers and stored files with other users over the network. Shared files can be accessible for reading and writing to others. Shared printers can be used for printing on the remote computer. Today, we will see how to create a special 'Shared Folders' shortcut to manage them faster.
