Microsoft committed to a biannual major release schedule for Windows 10 back in 2017, and now it confirmed that the “19H2” update set to roll out later this year “will be a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements.” Microsoft says it will use servicing technology to deliver the […]
Apple and Microsoft teamed up to create an iCloud Drive experience that will hopefully resolve some compatibility issues. A brand new iCloud for Windows app is available today in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 users. The iCloud app will use the same technology as Microsoft’s OneDrive’s On-Demand feature a very rare collaboration from tech’s […]
Microsoft is releasing its Windows 10 May 2019 Update to everyone today. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update includes a new light theme for Windows 10, alongside Kaomoji support, a Windows sandbox feature, and the separation of Cortana and Windows search. Microsoft first released this to testers last month, giving the company plenty of time […]
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it would begin using 7GB of user hard drive space for the application of future updates. The advantage of this system is intended to be that it doesn’t break the update process halfway through by a system running out of space. The disadvantage is that it would eliminate virtually […]
Windows 10 will automatically uninstall Windows updates that cause startup failures due to incompatibility or issues in new software according to a support document published by Microsoft. Windows updates will be automatically removed when Windows detects that it has recovered from a startup failure after all other “automatic recovery attempts have been unsuccessful.” In addition, […]
Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 will soon get the ax, according to a new report, as the Redmond-based software giant is currently working on a completely new browser based on Chromium. It’s not a secret that Microsoft Edge has pretty much failed to gain traction in the browser market, despite Microsoft’s often very aggressive strategy […]
If you’re looking for a permanent solution to disable Windows Defender, in this guide we show you how to turn it off using Group Policy and the Registry. Windows Defender is the free antivirus software that Microsoft includes on every installation of Windows 10 (and Windows 8.1). The security software is meant to offer the […]
Snapping window: Windows key + Left or RightQuadrants is the new Snap view mode that pins apps to the four quarters of the screen. Switch to recent window: Alt + Tab – Hold shows new Task View window view, let go and switches to app. Task view: Windows + Tab – New Task view opens […]
Windows 10, Microsoft’s back-to-basics re-embracing of the PC, is brimming with handy new features, and with all the new goodies come a legion of new tweaks and tricks—some of which unlock powerful functionality hidden to everyday users. Others simply let you mold some of Windows 10’s new features into the shape you see fit. Here […]
Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade offer officially ended. However, the company has left a loophole. If you need to use assistive technologies, you can still upgrade for free. Microsoft also isn’t verifying if you do. According to a tucked-away page on Microsoft’s site, users who need accessibility features can still choose to upgrade for free […]
The sfc scannow option is one of several specific switches available in the sfc command, the Command Prompt command used to run System File Checker. While there are plenty of different things you can do with the command, sfc /scannow is the most common way that the sfc command is used. sfc /scannow will inspect […]
Slow computer Tip: Below are steps for Microsoft Windows users that can help speed up the computer or determine why the computer is running slow. Reboot If your computer has not been rebooted recently, make sure to reboot it before following any of the steps below. Background programs One of the most common reasons for […]
Turning multiple mouse clicks into a simple press of a key or two may not seem like a lot, but if you are an avid user of keyboard shortcuts you’ve likely noticed just how helpful they can be. Here is some of the short cut keys in Windows 10. Keyboard shortcut Action Windows key Open […]