Starting with Windows 10 build 14971, Microsoft enabled PowerShell by default in the Win+X menu. Some news sites immediately reported that Microsoft is killing the command prompt. While nobody knows yet what Microsoft's plan is regarding cmd.exe's possible removal, it is not gone in Windows 10 build 14971. You can get the command prompt back in the Win+X menu with just a few clicks.
Get Classic Paint back in Windows 10 Creators Update
As we covered recently, starting with Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has ditched the good old Paint app and replaced it with a new Modern app, "Paint 3D". Many people are not happy with this change because the old mspaint.exe loaded faster, was more usable for mouse/keyboard users and allowed the user to quickly paste an image, crop it and save it. If you would like to get the classic MS Paint app back in Windows 10, it is possible. In this article, you can learn how to get the Classic Paint back in Windows 10 (the Windows 8/Windows 7 Paint app).
Download Registry tweak to enable the classic Paint app
Registry tweak to enable the classic Paint app.
Use this Registry tweak to enable the classic Paint app in Windows 10 Creators Update build 14971. Other builds are not tested.
Edge gets EPUB support in Windows 10 Creators Update
With the released Windows 10 build 14971, a new feature has landed for its default browser. Edge, the new browser Microsoft recommends to everyone instead of Internet Explorer, is able to open EPUB file format. So, it can used to read EPUB books without having to install third-party eBook reader apps for this purpose.
Cortana will help you get your things done with new to-do lists
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that Cortana will be able to help you do more with getting things done with its new to-do lists. You can now manage them and add new items into the one you need, directly with voice or by typing it on the keyboard. You can also create new lists and get to the existing ones faster and on any device with Cortana installed on it.
Microsoft is killing the classic Paint app in Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft is about to push more Universal apps in place of their good old Win32 counterparts. This time it is Microsoft Paint, which was completely replaced with the UWP-based application "Paint 3D".
Microsoft releases new Get Office hub for Windows Insiders
The 'Get Office' app is one of the apps that comes preinstalled with Windows 10. But it wasn't very useful for most users as it only showed information about Office 365 features. In the latest Windows Insider build, the app has got an update which Microsoft feels will be more useful. In current builds, the app's branding still remains "Get Office", but it is expected that Microsoft will rename it to "Office Hub".
Instagram for Windows 10 is finally getting a live tile
Instagram for Windows Phone was always one of the reasons for users to complain about the platform. At first, there wasn't an official client at all, but some good 3rd party alternatives were created by independent developers. Then there was a version for Windows Phone 8.1 which was updated just a few times and always lacked some features compared to variants for other platforms. Instagram then announced that they were bringing the full Instagram experience to Windows 10, including both Mobile and PC apps. These apps are still being updated. Instagram has started to close some feature gaps. They are adding a Live Tile for Instagram, a feature unique to the Windows platform.
Google is now a member of the .NET Foundation
The Microsoft Connect(); // 2016 developers event happened this Wednesday and some interesting announcements were made there. One of them is that Google is now a member of the .NET Foundation and will expand .NET support in its services, including the Google Cloud Platform. Google has already been one of the most active contributors even before joining the .NET Foundation for the past two years and now will be more involved in developing the future of .NET.
Windows 10 build 14971 is out for Fast Ring Insiders
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 10 Insider Preview. Windows build 14971 is pushed out for Fast Ring insiders. Let's see what's new in this release.
