Here is how to show Windows version and build number on the desktop.
You can add a watermark to the bottom right corner of the Desktop that will contain the currently installed Windows version, edition, and build number. This will allow you to quickly find the install OS version at a glance.
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How To Uninstall Or Reinstall Cortana In Windows 10
A small number of Windows 10 users frequently use Cortana as it is not as powerful as its digital personal assistants offered in smartphone operating systems. Also, Cortana is not available in all regions and countries. These are the reasons you may want to get rid of Cortana. Or you might want to reinstall it if it fails to work properly.
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Here’s how you can find the Windows 10 version, build and edition an ISO file contains.
Windows 10 ISO images downloaded from the official Microsoft website often include the OS version, bitness, and language in the file name. So you can say at a glance what is inside the ISO file. However, things are different if you have a file with a generic name like Windows_10_setup.iso.
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You can now control Edge updates over metered connections.
Microsoft Edge now allows you to choose to download browser updates over a metered connection. It is now able to detect a metered connection, and can stop downloading its updates to save your bandwidth and money. Continue reading “How to control updates over metered connections in Microsoft Edge”
How to Open Task Manager in Windows 10
Task Manager is a built-in Windows 10 app which allows maintain running processes including user apps, system apps and Windows services. It allows you to control Windows Startup apps, and also analyze performance of the whole OS.
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How to Check if Your Account is Administrator in Windows 10
In Windows 10, user accounts have varying levels of access permissions. Two of the most common are standard users and administrators. Here is how you can find if your account is Administrator or a Standard account.
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How to Find Installed DirectX Version in Windows 10
DirectX is a set of drivers and components that allow Windows software (mainly games) to work directly with video and audio hardware. It improves gaming performance by delivering media acceleration built into your graphics cards, audio devices, and other hardware.
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Disable .NET Core updates in Windows Update
Starting in December 2020, Microsoft will deliver .NET Core updates on Windows via Microsoft (Windows) Update. This change will allow organizations to manage .NET Core updates the same way they currently manage .NET Framework updates. Continue reading “How to Disable .NET Core updates in Windows Update”
How to Enable Full Screen Start Menu in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft replaced the Start screen of Windows 8 with a new adaptive Start menu that you can use as your place to start working with apps. Also, a special option allows you to make the Start menu full screen. Let’s see how you can do this. Continue reading “How to Enable Full Screen Start Menu in Windows 10”
How to Disable Settings Header in Windows 10 2004 and 20H2
Windows 10 versions 2004 and 20H2 ship with a new header area in the Settings app for many users. Initially available to a small select group of Insiders, the Settings banner is now available to regular users as well. Let’s take a look at how to get rid of it in Settings in Windows 10.
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