In Windows 10, Libraries is moved down below in the File Explorer navigation pane. To bring it back to the top (as in Windows 8), here is a registry edit.Read more
Windows 10
This category contains posts about Microsoft’s latest Operating System – Windows 10.Windows 10’s always been interesting, as every new major update will usually include additional features.
How to Backup and Restore Device Drivers in Windows 10 and 11
This article tells you how to backup and restore the device driver packages in Windows 10 or 11. The task can be accomplished using the DISM, PowerShell, PnPUtil, or the Driver Store Explorer app. Let’s see how to backup and restore device drivers in Windows 10 and Windows 11.Read more
What is Startup Impact in Task Manager and How is it Calculated?
You would have noticed a column named “Startup Impact” in Task Manager’s Startup tab in Windows 8 and higher. But what does “Startup Impact” mean and how is it assessed?Read more
Disable Password Reveal Button in Windows 10 Login Screen
The password reveal button in Windows 10 login screen is a useful option to verify if you’re typed the password correctly. However, if you want to disable it for more security, here is a registry edit. Start Regedit.exe and go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredUI Create a DWORD (32-bit) value named DisablePasswordReveal. Double-click DisablePasswordReveal and set its value … Read more
Bash Error “Unable to resolve host” (Bash on Ubuntu on Windows)
When you run the Sudo command the Bash console (Bash on Ubuntu on Windows), the following error may occur.Read more
Bash does not start – Error “Unsupported console settings” in Windows 10
When you try to launch Bash.exe (Bash on Ubuntu on Windows) in Windows 10, the console window may open and close immediately. This happens if legacy mode is turned on for Command Prompt.Read more
How to Stop F1 Key from Opening Help (Bing) in Windows 10 and 11
When you press the F1 key in Windows 10 or 11, it opens Microsoft Edge and loads the How to get help Bing search page showing a video on “how to get help in Windows 10”. Using a registry edit, you can stop F1 from opening your browser especially if it obstructs when gaming or performing other tasks.Read more
How to Throttle OneDrive Upload and Download (Sync) Speeds?
If OneDrive client is taking major portion of your bandwidth and affecting your browsing or Windows Update download speed, you can limit upload and download rates in OneDrive settings.Read more
Automatically Take a Screenshot and Open it in Editor
Using the WinKey and PrintScreen keystroke is probably the fastest way to take a screenshot (and automatically save it to a file) of the entire screen in Windows 8 and Windows 10. When using this method, the screenshot image contains your entire screen, including the Taskbar and everything. And in most cases, you may have to crop the image before sending or sharing it with someone, so that only the relevant portion is shown.
This article tells you how to take a screenshot of your entire screen and open the saved image in the editor — both operations in a single click.Read more