I want to keep using the same Windows default backup feature that I had first learned in Windows 8 called File History. When I go to access File History though I can’t work out how to choose what drive the […]
January 2021
Restore Files/Folders from File History in Windows 10
I have previously used File History to take automatic backups for my files and folders. I’m already familiar with turning File History on and allowing the automatic backups, as well as choosing how much time elapses between backups. Now I’m […]
Change How Long File History Stores Backups in Windows 10
I have upgraded my computer from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I use File History to make backups of my Libraries, OneDrive, and Desktop folders to the external drive. The total space comes close to the 1 terabyte maximum that […]
Change How Often to Save File History in Windows 10
I have upgraded my computer from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I use File History to make backups of my Libraries, OneDrive, and Desktop folders to the external drive. The total space comes close to the 1 terabyte maximum that […]
Backup Files/Folders via File History in Windows 10
I have heard that Microsoft is considering doing away with System Restore. After looking into it, my System Restore was turned off by default. This didn’t look positive for restoring my computer in future Windows 10 updates, so I have […]
See List of All Available System Restore Points in Windows 10
I’ve had a problem with the Recycling Bin—I went to copy a folder, and it disappeared. The folder should have ended up in the Recycling Bin, but for whatever reason, it’s not in there, and I don’t know where else […]
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21301 Comes with Aero Shake and Changes to Touch Keyboard
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21301 is rolling out to Windows Insiders signed up to the Dev channel. It comes with changes to the touch keyboard design and the Aero Shake feature is back once again. Aero Shake is one […]
Backup/Restore Network Shares and Permissions in Windows 10
I’ve been using file sharing over a network for my small company, and we have put in quite a bit of effort setting up all of our different permissions. As the administrator who is in charge of everyone’s roles, I […]
Backup/Restore Sticky Notes App Settings in Windows 10
I love using the Sticky Notes app; however, I must admit trying to use the settings is a bit difficult. Moreover, it doesn’t have as many features as I would like. For instance, there doesn’t seem to be any way […]
Use Windows 10 Sticky Notes Online via OneNote Online
I want to be able to open my existing sticky notes, as well as create new ones, by using the Windows 10 Sticky Notes application. However, I don’t want to have to rely on having access to my Microsoft account […]
Windows Terminal App Now Comes with Own Settings UI
We recently reported that Windows Terminal Preview 1.6 came with its own Settings menu. You can now find that same Settings UI officially available for the Windows Terminal app released to the general public. The settings UI is very similar […]
Enable/Disable Recent Items in Search in Windows 10
I want the recent applications and general search history to show up in the search results when using Search from the taskbar in Windows 10 so I get quick access to my most-used apps and websites. I would prefer them […]
Windows 10 KB4598242 Improves Security of Peripherals and Windows Basic Operations
The Windows 10 KB4598242 is rolling out now. It brings improved security for gaming controllers. It also improved the security of some other basic Windows operations. The following are the highlights of version KB4598242: Updates to improve security when using […]
Windows 10 KB4586876 Fixes WPF Issue, Improves Runtime
2020-11 Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10, version 20H2 for x64 (KB4586876) rolling out now. The quality and reliability improvements of version KB4586876: Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF): Addresses an issue in which a FailFast […]
Canceled Windows Desktop OS ‘Polaris’ Leaks Online
If you follow Windows OS news and think you may have heard of Polaris OS but can’t quite remember what it might have been about, that’s because what once was planned to become a universal base of Windows OS has […]
Adduplex Releases Its Windows 10 December 2020 Report
Adduplex, the promotion platform for Windows, has released its Windows 10 market share report for December 2020. The new charts show that Windows 10 version 20H2 is now being used by over 10% of the population. 40% are still using […]