Starting with Windows 10 build 14986, the operating system got a new feature. Now the Registry Editor app allows you to change its font quickly and easily. Let's see how it can be done.
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New security features in Windows 10 Creators Update
Yesterday, Microsoft announced a number of new security features which will be available in Windows 10 Creators Update. These include an improved Windows Defender with Advanced Threat Protection, the same Advanced Threat Protection extended to Office, and Windows Security Center which can manage them. Let's take a look at what these features are.
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Microsoft’s Home Hub for Windows 10 Devices
Microsoft is building a new feature for Windows 10 Creators Update known as "Home Hub". Once enabled on a Windows 10 device, Home Hub will turn it into a device which can function similarly to Amazon's Echo product. Let's see what Microsoft's Home Hub is.
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A new Share UI is coming to Windows 10
An interesting detail about Windows 10 was revealed during the October 2016 Microsoft Event. It looks like the Redmond giant is going to officially add a way to Share things between apps and a new Share user interface. Today this information got confirmed.
Add Command Prompt back to Win+X Menu in Windows 10 Creators Update
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.
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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".
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Third party apps can now ring the alarm even during Quiet Hours in Windows 10
With Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft is changing the policy for third party apps when the Quiet Hours feature is enabled. Earlier, only the built-in Alarm app was allowed to notify the user when Quiet Hours were on. Now the same will be possible for third party Alarm or Calendar apps.
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Ink Workspace is getting improved in Windows 10 Creators Update
Ink Workspace is an important part of the Windows 10 operating system for stylus/pen users. It allows them to do a number of activites like sketching, annotations, handwritten notes and so on. It is getting some improvements in the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update.
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Windows 10 build 14965 is out for Fast Ring Insiders
Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview. Windows build 14965 became available for Fast Ring insiders. Let's see what's new in this release.
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Windows 10 Creators Update is getting volume and brightness sliders in Action Center
The next major update for Windows 10, officially known as Windows 10 Creators Update, comes with a number of features which were spotted during the recent October 2016 Microsoft Event. One of those features is a refined user interface for the Action Center. It will include sliders for volume and brightness.