Every time you do a fresh install of Windows 7, even if your ISO file has Service Pack 1 integrated, it takes ages to install all available updates. So, reinstalling becomes a nightmare for those who use the genuine installation media of Windows 7 SP1. Microsoft has decided to change this situation and has released a convenience rollup for Windows 7 SP1 which will save your time.
Your Windows 10 upgrade is now scheduled for you automatically
A new round of the Windows 10 upgrade offer is starting. While interested users have up to the end of July 2016 to switch to Windows 10, others who have no plans to move to the latest OS from Redmond are still seeing nags that the upgrade has been scheduled. Since it gets scheduled to install on a specific date, your PC will automatically get upgraded to Windows 10 unless you cancel that offer.
How to disable or enable Windows Defender enhanced notifications in Windows 10
Windows 10 Anniversary update introduced enhanced notifications for Windows Defender. Now, when its scan is complete, the app shows a toast notification on the Desktop and puts the same notification in Action Center. There is a setting to manage enhanced notifications in Windows 10. Using it, you can disable or enable them.
How to disable Windows Defender tray icon in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Windows 10 Anniversary Update brought yet another change to Windows 10's UI. Windows Defender got a tray icon, which is visible out of the box and indicates the status of the built-in protection. If you are not happy to see it, here is a way to get rid of it and restore the behavior Windows 10 had with the July 2015 release and in version 1511.
How to backup and restore Taskbar pinned apps in Windows 10
In Windows 7, Microsoft introduced the ability to pin your favorite apps to the taskbar. This option was designed as a fast way to put app shortcuts on the Taskbar using jumplists instead of dragging them to the Quick Launch toolbar. In Windows 10, the taskbar allows to pin Modern apps as well. After reinstalling Windows 10, you may need to pin your apps again one by one. Although it is not difficult, you can also restore all previously pinned apps at once. Let's see how it can be done.
Windows 10 build 10587 has suddenly leaked to the Internet
A new build of Windows 10 has appeared on the Internet. It is build 10587. The full build tag is 10587.0.th2.151111-1718.
Telegram for Desktop and mobile got Edit message feature
Telegram is a fast growing mobile and desktop messaging app. It got an interesting new feature recently - the ability to edit sent messages. This new feature is available for both mobile and desktop versions of the app.
Make panel and app icons bigger in Cinnamon
If you are running Linux Mint with Cinnamon, or any other Linux distro with the Cinnamon desktop environment, you might not be happy with its tiny panel (taskbar) and small icons for running apps. Here is a simple trick which will allow you to increase the size of the panel and make its icons bigger.
How to Change System Font in Windows 10
In previous Windows versions like Windows XP, it was possible to change the system font used in menus, Explorer, on Desktop and so on. There was an easy to use option in the GUI which allowed you to change the system font with one click. However, in Windows 10 there is no such option. The operating system lacks this ability. Here is a trick which will allow you to bypass this limitation.
Fix: Blank tiles in Windows 10 Start menu without notification count and titles
Some day, you might open the Windows 10 Start menu and see that your tiles have lost their notification count and titles. A change in display resolution can also cause this and make some of your pinned tiles blank. Here is a quick fix.
