Disable Navigation Pane in Windows 10 [Tweak].
Use the provided Registry files to disable or enable the navigation pane in File Explorer.
Skype for Linux Beta 5.4 is Out With Group Video Calls
Microsoft today released a new beta version of Skype for Linux. It is a new application which uses the Electron engine. Version 5.4 makes it possible to make group video calls!
Configure Display Off Time in Windows 10
A special option in Windows 10 allows the user to turn off the display automatically after a specified period of inactivity. This feature is helpful for those who need to save energy, i.e. if you have a laptop or tablet.
Task Manager Now Groups Processes by App
The upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has a small enhancement in Task Manager. It groups processes by app. This is a very convenient way to see running apps. For example, you can see all instances of File Explorer grouped together. Or all Edge tabs will be shown combined into one item, which can be expanded into separate items, with each tab's title on its own line.
Next Windows 10 version may not run on your PC
It has come to our knowledge that Microsoft has made it impossible to install and run recent versions of Windows 10 on certain PCs with low-end CPUs. If you are running Windows 10 Anniversary Update, it is quite possible that Creators Update will find itself incompatible with certain CPUs and won't install there.
How to Enable Battery Saver in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a special feature called Battery Saver. It is intended to save your PC's battery by limiting background app activity and putting your device hardware in power saving mode. It is possible to enable Battery Saver automatically when on battery or turn it on manually. Here is how.
Windows 10 1709 May Be Named Autumn Creators Update for Some
As you may already know, Windows 10 version 1709, the next feature update, is officially named Fall Creators Update. However, for many parts of the world, this name is not suitable. Microsoft decided to change it for a number of countries.
How to Track GPU Usage Performance in Windows 10
The upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will allow you to track GPU usage and performance using Task Manager. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit - the chip in your PC that handles graphics. The faster your GPU is, the better performance you get for playing games, video playback, screen capture and rendering everything on the screen. If the software you are using supports hardware acceleration, then the performance is even better.
How to Disable Tooltips in Windows 10
When you point towards a shortcut, a folder, or a file, you get a tooltip (also known as an infotip). While in general case I find them useful, there are a number of reason to disable them. For example, you need to capture a clean screenshot or watch a file list without a distraction. Here is how you can disable tooltips in Windows 10.
Create System Diagnostics Report Shortcut in Windows 10
In our previous article, we got familiar with a very useful System Diagnostics Report feature in Windows 10. It is hidden in Performance Monitor and requires a lot of clicks before you open it. Today, we will see how to create a System Diagnostics Report shortcut to open it with one click.
