The Microsoft Edge web browser has now available on official Windows 10 builds the option to sync the browser history and open tabs from its Settings menu. The ability to sync history and open tabs have been features for Microsoft […]
Windows 10 KB4601319 Updates Verifying Usernames, Passwords
The following are the highlights found in version KB4601319: Updates to improve security when using input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or pen. Updates for verifying usernames and passwords. The following are the improvments and fixes found in version […]
Edge and Chrome Have QR Code Sharing Available Via Context Menu
Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome now come with the option of QR code URL sharing as a native feature from the right-click context menu. This means you can open any webpage, right-click on the section you wish to find a […]
Microsoft Adds Autofill to Authenticator App and Chrome as an Extension
Microsoft has added a new autofill feature as part of the Microsoft Authenticator app which is rolling out for Android and iOS mobile operating systems and as an extension for Google Chrome. Autofill will store your passwords in your Microsoft […]
Illustrations and Icons Added to Microsoft Visio Library in Latest Office Insider Build
Microsoft Office Insiders now have access to new Visio illustrations and icons. These new features will roll out to Office Insiders gradually. Microsoft had previously offered similar icons in other Microsoft Office apps such as PowerPoint and Word. You can […]
Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.53 Brings Wrap Tabs, Tab decorations, More
Microsoft has updated Visual Studio Code to version 1.53 and it comes with a bevy of features including Wrap tabs, tab decorations, emmet performance and feature improvements and more. The breakpoint editor zone widget now supports syntax coloring by respecting […]
Microsoft Edge 89 Comes with Ability to Reset Sync
Microsoft Edge 89 is now rolling out to Windows Insiders who are signed up to the Beta channel. The standout feature in Edge 89 is the ability to reset the feature designed to sync across browsers. It’s not uncommon for […]
Microsoft Edge 90.0.782.0 Brings Changes to Downloads and Collections
Microsoft Edge 90.0.782.0 is now rolling out to those signed up to the Windows insider Dev build. It comes with changes to the Downloads and Collections features. Recently Microsoft had made changes to the Favorites and History menus in Edge […]
Windows 10 KB4601906 Brings Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.2020.0
The Windows 10 KB4601906 update is rolling out and brings with it the feature experience pack 120.2212.2020.0. Today, we are releasing Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.2020.0 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. This update includes the following improvements: We are improving the reliability of […]
Enable/Disable File History – Windows 10
I know that it is possible to turn off File History from the Settings and Control Panel. However, as an administrator of my computer and its network, I would like to disable File History entirely in the hopes that it […]
How to Add/Remove Folders for File History – Windows 10
I want to use File History for my backups, but I would like the ability to add more folders to the File History backups as well as to have the chance to remove any folders I no longer want in […]
How to Turn On/Off File History – Windows 10
I want to use Windows 10’s default backup feature called File History. I am coming from Windows 7’s Backup and Restore feature, and I wanted File History because it backs up my files more often, albeit only a few critical […]
How to Delete Older Versions of File History – Windows 10
I want to continue using File History to store the backups of my files, but I would like the flexibility to choose how long the backups are stored on my computer. This means that if I want to store the […]
How to Select Drive for File History – Windows 10
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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
You Can No Longer Sign up to Twitter’s Periscope, Will Close Down March 2021
The popular Periscope application, which is owned by Twitter, is closing down as of March 2021. The app has already changed so that no new users are allowed to sign up. If you download Twitter’s Periscope app today, you will […]