In this article, we will see how to get a useful context menu item to create a New -> Windows PowerShell script. It will save you time if you need to create them from time to time. You get a new file with the PS1 extension instantly with one click.
Download New – Windows PowerShell script context menu
New - Windows PowerShell script context menu.
Add or remove New -> Windows Powershell script context menu for File Explorer.
Stop Windows 10 Anniversary Update from installing Candy Crush and other unwanted apps
Many users have spotted that Windows 10 Anniversary Update downloads and installs some games and apps automatically. Without the user even opening the Store, or asking for his or her permission, the operating system installs some apps like Candy Crush Soda Saga, Minecraft: Windows 10 edition, Flipboard, Twitter and some other apps. Earlier, you could prevent Windows 10 from installing them using a Registry Tweak, but it does not work any more in version 1607 "Anniversary Update". Here is the alternative way to prevent these apps from installing.
Windows 10 Storage Diagnostic Tool in Anniversary Update
Windows 10 Anniversary Update includes a new tool to diagnose various aspects of drives connected to your PC. If your suspect your disk drive of a problem, the Storage Diagnostic tool can be useful in identifying the issue since it collects various data about drives and the file system.
Fix unable to resolve host error in Bash on Ubuntu in Windows 10
If you run the sudo command in Bash on Ubuntu in Windows 10, you might face the issue that it shows an error message unable to resolve host followed by your computer name. Here is a quick fix for this issue.
Disable Password Reveal Button in Windows 10
On Windows 10 login screen, there is a button which allows the user to reveal the password. If you have entered your password but are not sure if you entered it correctly, you can click this button with the eye icon at the end of the password text field to see the typed password. If you are not happy with this feature, here is how you can disable it.
Download Disable Password Reveal in Windows 10 and Windows 8.
Disable Password Reveal in Windows 10 and Windows 8..
Apply this tweak to disable the password reveal feature in Windows 10 and Windows 8.
Enable hidden console login in Windows 10
In Windows 10, there is a hidden option to enable a console login mode. It can be enabled with a simple Registry tweak. It disables the Lock Screen and the Sign-in screen in Windows 10 and turns on a command prompt login window. Let's see what Microsoft has done with this feature.
Skype 1.5 for Linux Alpha has been released
A new version of Skype Alpha for Linux was released today by Microsoft. It is a completely redesigned software which has nothing common with the previously available Skype 4.3. The application is in an early development stage and it lacks some basic features like video calling or screen sharing.
Disable Notifications in File Explorer in Windows 10 (Sync Provider Notifications)
With Windows 10 build 14901, Microsoft has introduced a new feature in File Explorer. Now the application is able to show tips about changes in Windows 10 via a notification which appears directly on top of the app. Here is how to disable it.