Windows 10 October 2018 Update - Removed Features
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by Anonymous
3y ago
In the April 2018 Update of Windows 10, Microsoft deprecated (removed) the Homegroup feature.  I call this out not because I liked this feature personally, but it was a semi-large feature loss for the OS.  There are some old features being remove in this version of the OS, but nothing too major. Deprecated features (and removed) The FontSmoothing option in unattend.xml has been removed ..read more
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Getting the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
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by Anonymous
3y ago
As of a few days ago, Microsoft has started deploying the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (aka version 1809).  This is part of a regular feature roll-out that the company does about every six months for Windows 10. There are lots of new features, and some deprecated ones (such as the Phone Companion app).  Some of the new features include: SwiftKey keyboard for touchscreen PCs A better ..read more
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Getting Windows 10 Spring Creators Update Now
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by Anonymous
3y ago
Microsoft is making the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update [version 1803] available for download as of 4/30/2018.  This update contains the latest Windows operating system features, improvements and applications, If you don't want to manually download and install the update to your system, Microsoft will roll it out globally on May 8, 2018 to all users. Notes:  All the installation methods ..read more
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Windows 10: Lock Screen Shortcut
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by Anonymous
3y ago
In any organization, it is important to lock the computer when the user leaves it, this will prevent someone from abusing someone else’s network security access. By pressing the WinKey + L on the keyboard, the user can lock the computer screen. With this tip, the user can create a shortcut icon that does the same thing by clicking on it. Create a new shortcut (right-click the desktop, select New ..read more
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Windows 10: PowerShell Core 6.0 is now available...
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by Anonymous
3y ago
If you are a Windows PowerShell scripter, then you might be excited about Microsoft announcing the release of PowerShell Core 6.0.  For the first time in the scripting language’s ten-year history, it is now cross-platform (meaning the same script can run on Windows, MacOS, and Linux) and its open-source (so it is freely available to download or modify). If you are a PowerShell scripter, this ..read more
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PowerShell: Checking for the Meltdown and Spectre CPU Flaws
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by Anonymous
3y ago
You have probably already heard about the Meltdown and Spectre flaws in the Intel CPUs.  The flaw has existed in the chips since 1995.  This flaw also effects any OS that uses the Intel chips that are effected, so it's not just Windows, this also effects Linux and the MacOS. On January 3, 2018, Microsoft released an out-of-band Windows updates to address the Meltdown and Spectre flaws.  It is ..read more
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Windows 10: Tips for Traveling with the OS
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by Anonymous
3y ago
If you travel domestically or internationally with you Windows 10 computer. There are features and apps in the operating system that can be leveraged to make it easier being away from home or the office. As well as working offline When planning your trip, several great travel apps and web sites from other companies are available that can be used to help you.  There are also several built-in ..read more
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Windows 10: App Windows Management
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by Anonymous
3y ago
If you have a lot of windows open on the desktop and want to quickly bring them under control. Right-click the Taskbar and select: Cascade windows (cascades stacks open windows) Show windows stacked (stacks open Windows to best fit the screen) Show windows side by side (arranges open Windows to best fit the screen ..read more
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Security: Cryto-Mining How to Block
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by Anonymous
3y ago
One of the latest internet threats is some sites (legitimate and illegitimate) are Cryto-Mining Bitcoin (and possibly other crypto-currencies) in people's browser.   Some group of bad actors developed the ability to distribute and mine Bitcoin using JavaScript that can run in a browser.  All of this is done just by visiting a web site in your browser.  The JavaScript code will download and ..read more
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New Book: Power User Guide: Windows 10 Secrets (2018 Edition): The Ultimate Windows Tips and Tricks Guide for Everyone
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by Anonymous
3y ago
Check out the new edition of my book called "Power User Guide: Windows 10 Secrets (2018 Edition): The Ultimate Windows Tips and Tricks Guide for Everyone".   It is now available for sale on Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078DTQTVM). Book Description: Windows 10 is the latest Windows operating system from Microsoft. The new OS contains hundreds of new and updated features ..read more
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