AppLocker is an enhancement of the Software Restriction Policies. With AppLocker you can add more capabilities and extensions to create new rules and allow or deny apps based on more specific file identities. Using AppLocker, you can control many different […]
Mat Diekhake
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How to Set This PC/Quick Access as Default in File Explorer in Windows 10
The File Explorer icon in the taskbar opens to Quick Access by default. The icon for File Explorer in the Start menu opens to the Documents folder. If you prefer, you can set File Explorer to open to This PC […]
How to Show Reminders and Incoming VoIP Calls on Lock Screen in Windows 10
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on or off the lock screen reminders and VolP calls when you’re using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. How to Show Reminders and Incoming VoIP Calls on Lock Screen in […]
How to Create Shortcut for Color and Appearance in Windows 10
An example of Colors in the Settings app: The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a Color and Appearance shortcut so you can get access to the Colors section of the Settings app directly from the desktop when you’re using […]
How to Hide/Show Touch Keyboard Button in Notification Area in Windows 10
You may notice a touch keyboard showing up in your notification area on the taskbar. If you prefer having your taskbar as clean as possible and free of distractions, you may want to hide that touch keyboard if you are […]
How to Show Window Contents While Dragging in Windows 10
The following tutorial demonstrates how to show the contents of an open window while dragging when you’re using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. How to Show Window Contents While Dragging in Windows 10 from Performance Options 1. Open […]
How to Show More Tiles on Start Menu in Windows 10
Earlier versions of the Windows 10 operating system came with more tiles on the Start menu by default. In later Windows 10 versions, the Start menu was reduced to fewer tiles, and some of the tiles were also reduced in […]
How to Choose How Long Windows Notifications Are Shown in Windows 10
The following tutorial demonstrates how to change how long for the Windows 10 operating system to show you notifications when you’re using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. Method One: How to Choose How Long Windows Notifications Are […]
How to Add Quick Launch Bar to ‘Send to’ in File Explorer’s Context Menu in Windows 10
The Quick Launch bar was introduced to Windows in Windows XP. You can also find it in Windows Vista, but by the time Windows 7 was released, Microsoft decided to no longer include it as a default feature. The reason […]
How to Turn On/Off Enhanced Mode for Search Indexer in Windows 10
Windows Search in Windows 10 offers all users a simple way to navigate around the operating system without having to remember the directions: If it’s an application you’re looking for, then simply type the name of it into Search and […]
How to Turn On/Off and Customize Snap Windows in Windows 10
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on or off snap windows when using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 no has a feature called “snap windows” which allows you to arrange all opened windows. This […]
Samsung Starts Shipment of eMRAM Product Based on 28nm FD-SOI Process
Samsung Electronics the world leader in semiconductor technology, today announced that it has commenced mass production of its first commercial embedded magnetic random access memory (eMRAM) product based on the company’s 28-nanometer(nm) fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) process technology, called 28FDS. As […]
Google Helping Developers Create More Choices in Education
Editor’s note: This week our Google for Education team will be meeting up with educators, developers and EdTech enthusiasts at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. If you’re attending, join us at the Hilton in Room 406 to talk about the Google for Education Technology […]
New Chromebook App Hub Has More Ideas and Activities
Editor’s note: This week our Google for Education team will be meeting up with educators, developers, and EdTech enthusiasts at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. If you’re attending, join us to learn more about building apps for Chromebooks at the Hilton in Room […]
How to Open Internet Explorer in Windows 10
The following tutorial demonstrates all the different ways in which you can open the Internet Explorer browser when using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. Note that this tutorial also includes how to enable and disable Internet Explorer […]
How to Import/Export Internet Explorer 11 Favorites with HTM in Windows 10
The following tutorial demonstrates how to import and export Internet Explorer Favorites, Feeds, and Cookies with HTM when using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. Although Microsoft had developed a newer web browser, Internet Explorer was still available […]
How to Enable/Disable Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10. Although Microsoft had developed a newer web browser, Internet Explorer was still available to use in Windows 10 when users made the […]
How to Turn On/Off Enterprise Mode for Websites in Internet Explorer 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on or off Enterprise Mode for websites when using the Internet Explorer 11 browser. Note that this tutorial is for turning Enterprise Mode on and off rather than enabling and disabling it. If […]
How to Turn On/Off Play Sounds in Webpages in Internet Explorer 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on and off the ability to play sounds when a webpages is opened in Internet Explorer. Although Microsoft had developed a newer web browser, Internet Explorer was still available to use in Windows […]
How to Add/Remove ‘Open Microsoft Edge Tab’ in Internet Explorer 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove the Microsoft Edge tab button which appears next to the new tab button in Internet Explorer. Although Microsoft had developed a newer web browser, Internet Explorer was still available to use […]
How to Import/Export Favorites (Bookmarks) in Microsoft Edge [Tutorial]
Microsoft Edge is a web browser developed by Microsoft that was a planned successor to also the Microsoft-owned Internet Explorer. You can find Edge in your taskbar by default in Windows 10, where you would have found Internet Explorer in […]
Skype Insider Preview Version 8.40.76.71 Now Available
Available on all platforms Version: 8.40.76.71 We’ve heard your feedback and have made the mood message more visible and even easier to use! In our latest Insider build, you can now pick a mood message from a pre-defined list of […]
Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18841 – Feb. 22
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing 20H1 Build 18841 to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. Remember – these builds are from the 20H1 development branch. Some things we are working on in 20H1 require a longer lead time. […]
How to Reset Internet Explorer 11 Settings and Data to Default Condition in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to reset the Internet Explorer browser to its default settings when using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. Although Microsoft had developed a newer web browser, Internet Explorer was still available to use […]
How to Add/Remove Internet Explorer 11 Power Options in Windows 10
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add or remove the Internet Explorer entry from the Power Options dialog when using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. Although Microsoft had developed a newer web browser, Internet Explorer was still […]
How to Enable/Disable Google Chrome Sync and Automatically Sign in to Browser in Windows 10
Google Chrome is now ten years old. Google has marked this anniversary with a huge release called Chrome 69. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Chrome release with as many features as this. The one that everyone notices […]
Fluent Design’s Search Upgrade in Windows 10 Brings Rounder Corners
One of the best features Windows 10 has to offer is its search field. Located directly in the taskbar, you can search to bring up just about any feature you want to use. Microsoft has been testing new search layouts […]
How to Backup and Restore Microsoft Edge Favorites in Windows 10
Microsoft Edge is a web browser developed by Microsoft that was a planned successor to also the Microsoft-owned Internet Explorer. You can find Edge in your taskbar by default in Windows 10, where you would have found Internet Explorer in […]
How to Add/Remove Icons in Microsoft Edge Toolbar in Windows 10
You can change the number of icons available to you in the Microsoft Edge toolbar. This means you can have quicker access to all the icons available or you can hide some icons and keep them available from the Settings […]
KB4486553 Cumulative update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.7.2 – Mar. 1
KB4486553 Cumulative update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.7.2 for Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 Applies to: .NET Framework Improvements and fixes This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features are being introduced in this […]