The metro or modern apps introduced with Windows 8 were not accessible from the desktop environment. One had to switch to the Start screen in order to launch an app as Windows 8 didn’t let users create app shortcuts on the desktop. Though Windows 8.1 was slightly better for desktop users, it was still lacking […]
Windows 10
Released in July 2015, Windows 10 is the latest version of the Windows operating system from Microsoft. It is fast, stable and secure. We have written over 1200 articles on Windows 10. You can find them here.
Windows 10 Lets You Pin Recycle Bin To The Taskbar
Be it Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 10, Recycle Bin is one of the most used areas of Windows operating system. In fact, when you perform a clean install of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10, Windows OS automatically places the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. As an attempt to have a […]
How To Enable Start Screen In Windows 10
With Windows 10, the good old Start menu has returned. But, this time, the Start menu includes the best of Windows 7’s Start menu and the live tile feature that we have seen in Windows 8. In other words, the left side of the Start menu offers quick folders to quickly access popular locations on […]
Windows 10 Preview Product Key
As promised yesterday during the media event, Microsoft has made available for download the Technical Preview build of its upcoming Windows 10 operating system. Even though the Preview is intended for enthusiasts and IT Pros, anyone can install and experience the preview build for free. To download the ISO copy of Windows 10, which is […]
Install Windows 10 From USB Drive
This is a complete guide to install Windows 10 from a bootable USB. One of the main advantages of installing a version of Windows operating system from a bootable USB is speed, especially when compared to the traditional way of installing Windows from a DVD. Even though there are ample amount of free utilities out […]
You Can Disable The Start Menu In Windows 10
About three years ago, that is on 13th September 2011, Microsoft first released the Developer Preview version of Windows 8 to the public, the first official preview version of Windows 8. Though it was possible to enable Start menu in the Developer Preview by editing the Registry, Microsoft fixed the workaround soon after that. While […]
How To Change Folder Icon In Windows 10/8/7
The folder icon in Windows operating system has been more or less the same since the release of Windows Vista. In fact, Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 use the same set of icons introduced first with Vista, and the new Windows 10 also carries the same set of icons. PC users who love customizing Windows […]
How To Manually Update Windows Defender Offline In Windows 10/8.1
The Windows Defender program in Windows 8 and Windows 10 versions of Windows helps you protect your data from viruses, malware and various other threats. As you likely know, the Defender in Windows 10/8 is nothing but a cut-down version of Microsoft Security Essentials. With default settings, Windows Defender in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 […]
Enable or Disable Shadows For Texts On Desktop In Windows 10/8/7
The other day, after configuring Windows to show all icons on the desktop by right-clicking on the desktop, clicking View and then clicking Show desktop icons option, I noticed that Windows wasn’t using drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop. As you know, with default settings, shadows appear under texts on the desktop. The […]
How To Add Files To Bootable ISO In Windows 10
Earlier last week, we discussed about a fantastic online tool to generate and download unattend.xml file that we use while performing unattended or silent Windows 10/8.1/7 installation. The tool also lets you generate Config.xml file required to perform unattended Microsoft Office installation. NOTE: This guide works great on Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. […]
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