In Windows 10 build 16215, OneDrive Files On-Demand has made it possible to get access to files stored on OneDrive via the cloud without you having to download them first. The idea behind OneDrive Files On-Demand is you not only get quick access to the files but also don’t have to come up with the storage space on your hard drive to host them. This […]
Windows 10 Apps and Features
How to Sync Folder to OneDrive in Windows 10
You can run commands in the Windows 10 command line to sync a folder that’s on the computer to your OneDrive account. Windows 10 also allows you to choose which folders you would like the operating system to sync to OneDrive automatically for you. The OneDrive folder can always be accessed via %UserProfile% in File Explorer. The following tutorial demonstrates how to sync a folder […]
How to Enable/Disable Automatic Pause OneDrive Sync in Battery Saver Mode
OneDrive comes with numerous settings that can be altered directly from the OneDrive icon in the Notification Area. Many of these settings have changed over time and Windows 10 has continued to evolve, but some of them have remained throughout all Windows 10 versions. One of the things you can do from the OneDrive settings is to enable or disable the chance to automatically pause […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Tips in Windows 10
Cortana is a cutting-edge virtual assistant. Cortana can help make your life more efficient because as a virtual assitant it will happily take tasks from your fingers and do the research for you. However, when you’re new to using Cortana it can be difficult getting to know how it is best utilized. As such, Microsoft has programmed its virtual assistant to offer you tips when […]
How to Turn Off Cortana Contacts, Email, & Calendar Permissions in Windows 10
The Settings app in Windows 10 states that Cortana works best when the virtual assistant lives in an environment where the language you choose on Windows matches the region on your computer. Similarly, Cortana also works better when you allow it access to your contacts, email, and calendar so it can remind you about tasks and when important dates are coming up. However, you don’t […]
How to Enable/Disable Cortana in Windows 10
If you wanted to remove Cortana from the taskbar, you can right-click on its icon and then deselect the Show Cortana button. Once you have done that, the virtual assistant should have minimal impact on your computer’s memory usage. However, if you are an administrator and want to disallow others to use Cortana, you would need to enable and disable Cortana using the Local Group […]
How to Change Cortana SafeSearch Setting in Windows 10
You can search the Windows operating system and the web through Microsoft Edge and Bing when using Cortana. Windows 10 allows you to choose between three search settings that can help filter search results. For instance, if you wanted only content that was suitable for children, you could enable that. Or, if you wanted to make sure the search results had no filter at all […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Location Permissions in Windows 10
When you first install the Windows 10 operating system, you are asked if you would like to enable location services so your computer knows your location to help personalize your features. Similarly, Cortana, the Windows 10 virtual assistant, also has its own location permissions you can turn on and off. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off Cortana location permissions when using a version […]
How to Change Cortana Language in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant, so you best believe she is multilingual. That said, she prefers it when your computer’s settings have the same speech and display language and a region that makes sense for those languages based on what we know of geography. Cortana is smart enough to pick a default language for a region, but you can also change that language if you’re […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Suggested Reminders in Windows 10
Though it’s sure to be turned off by some over privacy concerns, should you enable Cortana’s history permissions so the virtual assitant can get access to your email, contacts, and other communication history data, it can then really put the “assistant” in “virtual assitant” and remind you of things that needed to get done based on the data in your emails. When Cortana can read […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Listen Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 10
I had long wondered why in so many of my premium Windows 10 laptops I couldn’t seem to get them to go to sleep consistently. I have since learned it may be related to Cortana, and one of its default settings in particular, that allows her to keep listening at the expense of not having the computer go to sleep. If Cortana can continue listening, […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Browsing History Permissions in Windows 10
One of the most common settings people need to get to know from a web browser is how to delete the history so it cannot be tracked. Likewise, many people are iffy about using Cortana for similar reasons. Thankfully though you can change the browsing permissions strictly related to Cortana. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off the Cortana browsing history permissions when using […]
How to Change Name Cortana Uses for You in Windows 10
One of the most gratifying features of using the Cortana virtual assistant is that she will call you by your name. And in case you were to ever have a name change or feel like being called something different, you can indeed change the name Cortana will refer to you as when you use her in Windows 10. The following tutorial demonstrates how to change […]
How to Turn On/Off Hey Cortana in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant in Windows 10 that allows you to speak to your computer verbally and have it do the work to retrieve information for you. It is the first step toward the automatization of the operating system. As you would with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, you can ask Cortana what you’re local weather is like, and so forth, and wait for […]
How to Change Windows Terminal Launch Mode in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Change Windows Terminal Launch Size in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Turn On/Off Run Windows Terminal at Startup in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Add/Remove Profiles in Windows Terminal App in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Hide/Show Profile from Dropdown in Windows Terminal in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Change Tab Width Mode in Windows Terminal App in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Set Dark/Light Theme in Windows Terminal in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Turn On/Off Use Active Tab Title on Windows Terminal Title Bar
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Change New Instance Behavior of Windows Terminal in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Reset Windows Terminal Settings to Default in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Enable/Disable ‘Always Show Tabs’ in Windows Terminal in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Hide/Show Title Bar for Windows Terminal App in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Enable/Disable Windows Terminal Always On Top in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
How to Change Default Profile in Windows Terminal App in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
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 that I would usually have to log in to after having booted up my Windows 10 computer. I don’t mind having to rely on an […]
How to Enable Windows Mobility Center on a Desktop Windows PC [Tutorial]
I have used the Windows Mobility Center as a Control Panel item on my laptop and would like to enable the same feature so that I can use it on my desktop as well. That way I can still get access to my volume, screen brightness, power options to Wi‐Fi, and Bluetooth settings on my desktop, even though they’re features that are more relevant to […]