Edge is the new default browser in Windows 10. Microsoft is constantly working to make it better. However, some of its options are experimental and can be enabled only by visiting the about:flags page. If you want to disable access to that page because the PC is shared with multiple users, it can be done with a simple Registry tweak.
Restore Control Panel items in Win+X menu in Windows 10 Creators Update
Since Windows build 14959, which was recently released to Insiders of the Fast Ring, Microsoft made changes under the hood of the operating system which were not officially announced. Now, it is harder to customize the Win + X menu.
How to lock Windows 10 and turn off the display with one click
In Windows 10, you can lock your current session for security reasons using the Win + L shortcut. If you have not changed the default power management settings, the display will be turned off after 10 minutes. Windows does not provide a native way to turn off display directly on demand by running a command or pressing some button. If you are leaving your PC for a long time, you might want to lock your PC and turn off the monitor instantly with one click.
Opera 43 is getting Link text selection, Bookmark export and Native Chromecast support
A new developer version of the Opera browser has been released today. Version 43 has really impressive changes. Let's look at them.
Disable tips about Windows 10
If you are working in Windows 10, the operating system shows a number of tips about using it. They appear occasionally and can look like a toast notification. Some users find them useful, but others find them very annoying. If you are not happy to see them, here is how to disable tips about the operating system.
How to backup taskbar toolbars in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to enable various taskbar toolbars. You can use one of the predefined toolbars, or create your own toolbar which will display shortcuts from a folder on your drive. Suppose some day, you re-install Windows 10 or move to another PC with Windows 10, you wouldn't want to lose all your settings and start over again. Here is how you can backup taskbar toolbars in Windows 10 and restore them later.
Download Backup Taskbar Toolbars in Windows 10
Backup Taskbar Toolbars in Windows 10.
Use this batch file to backup taskbar toolbars in Windows 10
Microsoft aggressively pushes Edge with taskbar ads in Windows 10
A new change arrived to Windows 10 with one of the recent updates. Many users spotted aggressive, annoying ad popups which appear right in the taskbar promoting Microsoft apps like Edge. The operating system detects that the user is not using Edge and offers him to switch to Microsoft's browser instead of the current one with a special taskbar thumbnail popup.
Delta updates are coming to Windows 10 to save your bandwidth
Microsoft announced a significant improvement coming to Windows Update. With Windows 10 Creators Update, update delivery will be faster once again due to reduced size of updates. Microsoft is working to use delta updates for consumer PCs once again.