The following tutorial demonstrates how to remove the malware from your computer. Method One: How to Remove WinLock2 Ransomware by Manually Scanning Files, Folders, and Drives with Windows Defender Windows 10’s default antivirus program, Microsoft Defender, (known as Windows Defender […]
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Enable/Disable Offline Files in Sync Center in Windows 10
Before you can sync files to a network server, you need to set up Sync Center. Having files synced to a network means that you can use those files even when you’re not connected to the internet. Offline Files is […]
UWP File Explorer Now Includes an Address Bar
When we first started using Windows 10, we were really excited. But a lot of our readers expressed concern. At first, we didn’t think much of those concerns, but as more and more people raised them, it became something we […]
Enable Wake-on-LAN in Windows 10
Wake-on-LAN is an Ethernet or token ring computer networking standard that allows you to remotely turn on other computers, waking them by a network message. The messages used to wake the remote computer is usually sent from a device that […]
The Next Release of PowerShell – PowerShell 7
Recently, the PowerShell Team shipped the Generally Available (GA) release of PowerShell Core 6.2. Since that release, we’ve already begun work on the next iteration! We’re calling the next release PowerShell 7, the reasons for which will be explained in this blog […]
Skype for Business desktop now available as web download app on Mac
As promised, we have rolled out the change to use Skype for Business desktop app on Mac as our web-downloadable meetings client instead of Skype Meetings App (SMA)! The change applies to meetings that are hosted on Skype for Business Online […]
New 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen PRO and AMD Athlon PRO Mobile Processors
Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the latest additions to its PRO processor lineup: 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen PRO mobile processors with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and AMD Athlon™ PRO mobile processors with Radeon Vega Graphics. Providing commercial notebook users with power-efficient performance, state-of-the-art […]
A Sneak Peek at Microsoft’s New Chromium-powered Edge Browser
When the sources that record the web browser usage from people all over the world suggested that Chrome was becoming the heavily favorited web browser to use after Microsoft did away with Internet Explorer, it was nervous times for Microsoft. […]
Announcing ML.NET 1.0 RC – Machine Learning for .NET
ML.NET is an open-source and cross-platform machine learning framework (Windows, Linux, macOS) for .NET developers. Using ML.NET, developers can leverage their existing tools and skillsets to develop and infuse custom AI into their applications by creating custom machine learning models for common […]
Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 – Mar. 3
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you are looking for a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring – head on over to Flight […]
Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18855 – Mar. 3
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing 20H1 Build 18855 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. We will […]
Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18356 – Mar. 3
UPDATE 3/15: Hello Windows Insiders, we have released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18356.1 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. [ADDED 3/13] IMPORTANT NOTE: Some Windows Insiders may have had their devices opted out of receiving new builds after installing Build 18356. […]
Make Cortana Understand Your Voice Easier for ‘Hey Cortana’ in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Cortana can […]
Troubleshoot Cortana by Reinstalling and Re-registering Her in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Cortana can […]
How to Show Cortana Web Search Results in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Cortana is […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Assist in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Your experience […]
Hide/Show ‘Talk to Cortana’ on Taskbar in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Cortana is […]
Enable/Disable Cortana Immersive Floating Search Bar in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Microsoft has […]
Keyboard Shortcuts for Sticky Notes in Windows 10
Sticky Notes has been a desktop note-taking application since it arrived as a gadget in Windows Vista, and it continues to be Windows’ only dedicated note-taking app still in Windows 10. The earlier stages of Sticky Notes for Windows 10 […]
Remove AppLocker Rules in Windows 10
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]