Microsoft’s Windows 10 has had the same level of acceptance and success as Windows 7 did. It’s not a perfect operating system though, as users are complaining about its intrusive privacy settings that are on by default. Get your privacy back by following these tips on tweaking its default settings.
Technology is all about making lives easier, and something as simple as keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. If you’re using a Windows 10 computer, here are some new keyboard shortcuts that you’ve probably been waiting for.
Windows Snapping
If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of Windows 10’s key features.
It’s absolutely necessary for your business to update Windows 10, mainly for the security patches that will protect your business. Updating basically puts your computers on hold, but this is much much better than hackers exploiting gaps in unpatched systems.
In 2018, ransomware was the biggest malware threat to businesses worldwide. Experts say it’s not likely to go away soon. But thanks to Windows 10’s beefed-up security features, you can easily secure your business from the dangers of ransomware.
Controlled Folder Access
This feature allows you to list certain documents and folders as “protected.
If your website or databases are still on SQL Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, consider yourselves warned: Microsoft is ending support for these platforms in July 2019. You must make haste to migrate to Azure and avoid the risks of having no publisher support.
Reports about a new Windows operating system (OS) called “Windows Lite” is currently making the rounds online. According to insiders, this OS is a compact version of Windows that’s built as an alternative to Chrome OS. But what can people expect from this new OS and what does this mean for businesses?
What is Windows Lite?
Windows Lite is a more flexible, trimmed-down OS designed for casual, lightweight computing.
Windows 10 is slowly becoming the operating system of choice because of its improvements over past versions. But it isn't perfect, as many users have complained about its intrusive default privacy settings. Reclaim your privacy with these tips on disabling its nosy settings.
Have you bought a new PC or laptop recently? Don’t be too impressed by so-called value-added pre-installed software, as these take up storage space and use up processing power. More than this, a new report shows that free trial versions of browser toolbars, video games, and antivirus programs can make you vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.
In this Windows 10 build 18305 guide, we'll focus on the most important changes that Microsoft carried out for the 2019 major release.
Start menu
This now has a new single-column layout with reduced top-level tiles. This layout appears when you're creating a new account, setting up a new device, or after performing an installation.
You can now log in faster and more securely to your laptop, tablet, websites, or apps with Microsoft’s Windows Hello. You only have to use your camera to recognize your face or a fingerprint reader.
Say hello to fingerprint, iris, and facial scans
Windows Hello is an advanced biometric identity and access control feature in Windows 10. It allows you to log in to your computer without the need to enter a password.