One of the most commonly requested features by Windows users before Windows 10 came out was a note-taking app. It’s one of those simple things that many people like to make use of. Microsoft is probably underwhelmed by how many people use Sticky Notes just because there are easily accessible online note-taking apps now such as Google Keep and they […]
Windows 10 Apps and Features
Turn On/Off Delete Confirmation 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 changed from a desktop app to a Windows Platform (UWP) app. This change is only understood by advanced users—it has […]
Add/Remove Favorites in Windows 10 Photos app
The Photos application is one of the few universal apps that comes to you preinstalled, no matter what version of Windows 10 you are running. It was intended as an updated and better version of the old Windows Photo Viewer app. You should find that the old Windows Photo Viewer app is still available to choose from your list of available default […]
Enable/Disable Cortana Showing Cloud Content in Search Results 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 understand your natural voice and what you’re saying so you don’t need to type words with the keyboard to get […]
Unlink OneDrive from Microsoft Account in Windows 10
OneDrive is a file hosting and synchronization service from Microsoft. First launched in August 2007, OneDrive allows users to store files and personal data like Windows settings or BitLocker recovery keys in the cloud, share files, and sync files across Android, Windows Phone, and iOS mobile devices, Windows and macOS computers, and Xbox gaming consoles. OneDrive is automatically linked to […]
Turn On/Off OneDrive Notifications for Shared Files in Windows 10
You can share files between your physical computer and the OneDrive account hosted on the OneDrive domain. You can also share your files with other people. If you do choose to share your files with others, they can potentially edit those shares files. And if you prefer, you can turn on notifications so that when people have edited the files […]
Turn On/Off Auto Save Photos and Videos to OneDrive in Windows 10
Most people won’t want their photos and videos stored on their smartphones or cameras to be automatically transfered to OneDrive cloud storage for them. However, for those without privacy concerns and who know they have plenty of storage space, it can be of benefit to have these sorts of files automatically transferred to their OneDrive accounts. If you are one […]
Enable/Disable OneDrive Integration in Windows 10
Microsoft acquired SkyDrive in 2012. It soon changed the name to OneDrive, which was enough evidence to see their ambitions: to offer Windows users an online location where they could store their files. OneDrive remained its own website, meaning that those using OneDrive would have their files hosted on the OneDrive domain. And since the Microsoft acquisition meant Windows users […]
Choose Folders for OneDrive Selective Sync in Windows 10
One of the more obvious features for OneDrive developers to create to enhance its integration with Windows is the option to sync files between a OneDrive account and the Windows operating system itself. And thankfully OneDrive syncing is a feature that does exist. Similarly, you can also choose which folders you want to be included in the syncing of your […]
Reset OneDrive Sync in Windows 10
When OneDrive is integrated with the Windows operating system, it makes storing and using files more efficient for Windows users. OneDrive has a feature that allows you to sync your files between your OneDrive account and PC to help make things even more efficient for you again. Some users may experience their OneDrive accounts not syncing even though they have […]
Free Up Space from Locally Available OneDrive Files in Windows 10
OneDrive Files On-Demand, the feature that allows you to view files being stored in the cloud, allows you to view the files online and offline. OneDrive Files On-Demand is intended to be used online because you need to be online to view the files in the cloud. However, the offline option exists for those who don’t have an internet connection […]
Always Show Availability Status for OneDrive Files On-Demand File in Windows 10
In Windows 10 build 17063, Microsoft added OneDrive icons in File Explorer, known as “states,” so you can see the status of your OneDrive files and folders on demand. Since OneDrive Files On-Demand allows all your files stored in the cloud to be viewed from File Explorer on your PC, it helps to see the status of each folder and […]
Turn On/Off Run OneDrive at Startup in Windows 10
OneDrive is a feature many people want to automatically start running so they can open it whenever they want. However, it’s not ideal for everyone if OneDrive starts up when the computer does. If you know you are not going to use OneDrive when you first start using the PC, or if you are somebody who does not use OneDrive […]
Uninstall OneDrive in Windows 10
Microsoft acquired OneDrive so it could have a cloud storage service natively integrated into its Windows operating system. That said, there are times when people prefer disabling it. If you know you are not going to use OneDrive, you may as well uninstall it and free up some more memory so your computer’s hardware does not have to work as […]
Turn On/Off OneDrive Cloud-Only Content in Windows 10 Photos App
OneDrive now allows for online files, meaning the files don’t have to be downloaded to your computer for you to view them. This feature is called OneDrive Files On-Demand. There is also an offline files option when using OneDrive Files On-Demand. When set to offline, you can still view the same files, but they will be downloaded to your computer, […]
Automatically Make OneDrive Files On-Demand Online-only in Windows 10
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]