There are some questions that you might be asking yourself at this moment like, “Isn’t there other Google Chrome extensions already?” – The answer to this one is yes, there are other extensions out there, but this one from Facebook is much better, not only you can like any page regardless if the web page has the Like button or not, but also shows how many other people has liked the page you are currently viewing....
In this preview, part of the 19H1 development, Windows 10 is introducing the ability to set up a security key from the sign-in settings. The icon for File Explorer gets a modern look. Notepad gets several improvements, and there’s a new “Terminal” tab to configure new settings for Command Prompt and other consoles. Microsoft is updating the setup interface to install Windows 10, and a lot more. If you’re not planning to download this preview, or you simply want to see what Microsoft has been working for the next version, watch the hands-on video with all the new changes for Windows 10....
This update is not as significant as previous releases, but it delivers a few interesting security improvements and tweaks, such as Controlled folder access in Windows Defender Antivirus to protect user data from malicious programs like ransomware. The Settings app gets new tweaks and on File Explorer, you now have more format option using NTFS. If you’re not planning to download Windows 10 build 16232 or you simply want to see what’s new and improved, watch this hands-on video highlighting all the new features for the newest test version of the Creators Update....
As we slowly approach to the final release of the Fall Creators Update, we won’t be seeing significant changes or big features. All the features expected to ship with version 1709 can already be found in the latest preview builds for Insiders. However, we are still going to see minor improvements and small features being added, just like in the case of Windows 10 build 16241, which introduces a new self-service recovery password in the Lock screen and new Windows Update bandwidth controls....
For people already using a Surface with Windows RT, other kind tablets, and even those with touch-enabled full-desktop PCs, the Start screen is really easy to use (fast and fluid) and navigation is quite intuitive. At the end of the day the new Windows UI has been optimized for touch first enabled devices. However, for those users that are moving to Windows 8 in non-touch-enabled laptops and desktop computers, they have a bit of a learning curve....
According to Microsoft not every device will have the Power button as the feature is connected to a setting called “Power Platform Role” which is set by PC makers. If the PC is set as “slate” the Power button after installing Windows 8.1 Update will not appear, because tablets are not meant to be off and users could easily tab the button by mistake. In the case the device is set as “mobile device”, e....
If you want to personalize the browser, Microsoft Edge supports themes from two sources. You can install them from the Chrome Web Store, including themes with different colors and many with different background images. And you can now get themes from the Edge-Add-ons page, which features Halo, Forza Horizon, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and many other themes. In this guide, you will learn the steps to add themes to the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge on Windows 10....
While this behavior is by design, you can configure the Windows Terminal to always run as an administrator in two ways by changing the app settings or using a shortcut approach, instead of having to do the extra steps to access the option from the app context menu. In this guide, you will learn the steps to configure the command-line experience to open elevated by default. Always open Windows Terminal as an admin with Settings Always open Windows Terminal as an admin with Shortcut...
In previous versions, the option to set the preferred power plan from the Battery button in the taskbar. However, on Windows 11, you can only configure these settings from the Settings app or Control Panel. In this guide, you will learn the steps to change the power mode on a laptop or desktop running Windows 11. Change power mode via Settings on Windows 11 Change power mode via Control Panel on Windows 11...
If you play Xbox games regularly or are a power gamer, perhaps that’s the best behavior to have in the power settings. However, if you are not, you will use more unnecessary power, which could also shorten the console’s lifespan. Thankfully, the Xbox settings include an option to change how the console shuts down when turning it off. This guide will teach you the easy steps to change the power options on your Xbox console....
Although the tool offers the optimal settings out-of-the-box, you can also edit the “settings.json” file to customize the experience even further. For example, you can change the visual elements of the progress bar, disable telemetry when using the tool, change the install behavior, enable experimental features, and more. This guide will teach you the steps to edit the settings.json file to customize the winget command on Windows 11 (or Windows 10)....
Recently Microsoft released a new Xbox One system update to address many issues with the next-gen game console, and as Larry Hryb, Microsoft’s Major Nelson, noted updating Xbox One is different depending on the features you’re using. Instructions Figuring out your Xbox One console’s operating system version: Press the Xbox button to return to Home. Press the Menu button and select Settings (or select Settings on the Home screen). Select System....
In this guide, you will learn the easy steps to pair Bluetooth devices to Windows 11. Connect Bluetooth device on Windows 11 To connect a Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, headphones, or speakers to Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can start using the peripheral wirelessly. If you have another device, repeat the steps to add it to Windows 11. Also, this should be a one-time process....
Typically, Windows 10 includes some Administrative shares, such as C$, IPC$, and ADMIN$, and it’s also a handy option to hide resources from users without completely blocking them access if they need to use them. In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to create a hidden share folder on Windows 10. How to set up a hidden share folder on Windows 10 To share files on your local network using the express settings, do the following: Once you complete the steps, the shared folder will be invisible using File Explorer on any computer....
If you usually use the same tool, you can save some extra steps by creating a Terminal profile that will launch the program automatically. In the case that the command-line tool doesn’t have an interface, meaning that you only need to run the command with specific options to return the output, then you can create a profile that starts the Windows Terminal in the program’s location to make it easier to use the tool....
You could also turn off the display, but it’ll still be connected and recognized by Windows 10. However, a more straightforward solution includes using the Settings app to disconnect a monitor without unplugging the cable. This guide will teach you the steps to disconnect a monitor without unplugging the cable or turning off the display on Windows 10. Disconnect monitor without unplugging on Windows 10 The steps to disconnect an external monitor will depend on the number of displays connected to the computer....
These recovery features work amazingly, but as long you have the recovery installation media or if your system have a recovery image stored within. However, you’ll be able to recover only if the system’s hard drive is working and the image didn’t get corrupted. A while back, Microsoft released an official recovery image, but it was only made available because a faulty update bricked many Surface RT. Today Microsoft has a new support page for Surface that allows you to download a recovery image for any Surface tablet, including Surface RT, Surface 2, Surface Pro, Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, and Surface Pro 3....
“UUP Dump” is a tool that allows you to create a custom Windows 11 ISO file from any public preview. The tool is a collection of other tools and scripts to download the latest builds from the official Microsoft servers and create an unofficial ISO file you can use to install the operating system. On the other hand, the “Windows Insider Preview Downloads” page also offers the same download. However, previews on the page are only available when Microsoft publish them....
Although Windows 11 does a good job setting and maintaining the clock information automatically, sometimes the time and date may go out of sync for many reasons. For instance, the system may lose connectivity with the online servers, the firmware’s battery may no longer hold a charge messing up the clock every time you turn on the computer, or the incorrect time zone may be configured on the device, and more....
Gabriel Aul, head of the Windows Insider program, recently provide a command line solution for those who are trying to install the operating system and they are getting rolled back. However, the command, which cleans out the drivers you’re not using, works also for any PC that is getting stuck at 18 percent trying to install Windows 10. Fix Windows 10 installer Simply open the Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command: After using the command, try to install the latest preview one more time....
