The Photos app is a Universal (Metro) app which comes pre-installed in Windows 10. This app is intended to replace Windows Photo Viewer, since Microsoft wants to make the whole user environment look and work the same on Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 for PCs. While interested users can restore the classic desktop app, Windows Photo Viewer, those who prefer to use Photos might be interested in learning its keyboard shortcuts.
How to burn an ISO file from the command prompt in Windows 10
As you might be knowing, Windows 10 allows you to burn ISO files without third party tools. This ability was added in Windows 7. All you need is an empty CD/DVD disc and some ISO file. A lesser known feature of Windows is the ability to burn an ISO file from the command prompt. Let's see how it can be done in Windows 10.
Change the number of items in jump lists in Windows 10
Recently we covered how to clear jump lists in Windows 10. Besides this operation, Windows 10 allows you to adjust the number of items visible in the jump list. This can be done with a very simple Registry tweak. Let's see it in detail.
How to backup Quick Actions in Action Center of Windows 10
If you customized Quick Actions in Action Center of Windows 10, probably you will it useful to make a backup of your preferences. The next time you reinstall Windows 10, you will be able to restore them with one click. Also, if you have more than one PC, you can transfer your customized Quick Actions from the current PC to another. Here is how.
How to reset Quick Actions in Action Center of Windows 10
As you might be knowing, Windows 10 allows you to customize the Quick Actions visible in Action Center. Some day you might want to reset the Action Center buttons to their default set. This can be done very quickly. All you need is just a simple Registry tweak. Let's see this in detail.
Windows 10 Redstone is getting an improved Windows Update
New information has appeared on the internet related to the upcoming Windows 10 Redstone update. In internal builds of Windows 10, which are not available for the public yet, an updated Windows Update user interface and options have been spotted. Let's see exactly what changes Microsoft is working on.
Windows 10 Redstone will allow Cortana to show notifications across paired devices
Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14295 for the Redstone branch. The official announcement contains only a few bug fixes and known issues, however, this build seems to have some new features under the hood. Cortana, for example, has got a new ability which can be interesting for users.
Windows 10 Redstone: Edge download notifications now visible in Action Center
Yesterday, Microsoft released a new build for Insiders. Windows 10 build 12495, which is a part of the Redstone update, comes with an interesting change - every time you download a file using the Edge browser, it notifies you about the download status using Action Center.
Windows 10 build 14295 is out
Microsoft has released a new build of Windows 10. Participants of the Windows Insiders program can get Windows 10 build 14295. Besides regular bugfixes and minor changes, there are no major new features in the released build.
Disable Quick Action buttons in Action Center of Windows 10
The Action Center in Windows 10 is a special pane which keeps various types of notifications and provides quick access to useful actions that can be performed with one click or tap. The user can customize which quick actions will be visible there. If you prefer to keep the Action Center only for notifications and remove Quick Actions for Action Center in Windows 10, it can be done with a simple Registry tweak. Here is how.
