One of Windows 10’s new features is its optimized update delivery system. If Microsoft’s servers are busy, Windows 10 can grab updates for the operating system and for Windows Store apps from other computers — either on your local network or over the Internet. On one hand, this “Delivery Optimization” feature can be useful if …
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Looking to manage your Microsoft account, change how you sign in to Windows 10 or add a family member to your PC? You can do that in the Accounts tab in the new Windows 10 Settings menu. The Accounts tab is also where you can change sync settings across an account — if you don’t want your desktop background and …
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Why even have an operating system if you can’t make it look exactly the way you want? If you want your Windows 10 device to reflect your personality (visually, at least), you’re going to spend a lot of time in the Personalization tab in the Windows 10 Settings menu. Related stories: Your guide to Windows 10 A closer look at …
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If you were worried Microsoft might do away with the Control Panel completely in favor the new Windows 10 Settings menu, one glance at the Devices tab should alleviate your fears. In earlier versions of Windows 10, the Devices tab was surprisingly useless — you couldn’t manage your devices or fix any issues from this menu. But in the Windows …
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It’s clear that Microsoft is trying to phase out the Control Panel and replace it with the prettier, touch-friendly Windows 10 Settings menu. In Windows 10 you can change most (but not all) of your computer’s basic settings in the new Settings menu, which has a permanent home in the Start menu, right above the Power button. Related stories Microsoft’s …
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The new Windows 10 Settings menu lets you quickly find basic settings without digging through the Control Panel. The Network & Internet tab combines the traditional Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel with Windows 8’s watered-down settings menu. If you’re looking for connection settings, this is where you’ll find them. Related stories Your guide to Windows 10 A …
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Now playing: Watch this: Change these Windows 10 settings for a better experience 2:13 Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET Update, May 15: With the Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has largely addressed the forced updates that often resulted in lost work. And, while the the recent WannaCry ransomware does not (thus far) appear to affect Windows 10, you need to make sure …
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Windows 10 users will receive a big update — the Windows 10 Anniversary Update — this summer. This update will bring several new features to the operating system, including long-awaited browser extensions for Microsoft Edge, a smarter and more integrated Cortana and newcomer Windows Ink. Windows Ink is, according to Microsoft, an “all-new experience” focused on “putting the power of …
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Microsoft’s new Edge browser may be fast, modern and Chrome-like, but up until now it’s been lacking something big — browser extensions. The new browser debuted over six months ago without support for this handy feature because Microsoft wanted to make sure everything was secure before adding extras to the mix. The first test extensions — Mouse Gestures, Microsoft Translator …
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Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade offer is ending soon — July 29, to be exact. If you’re currently running Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you might be feeling the pressure to upgrade for free (while you still can). Not so fast! While a free upgrade is always tempting, Windows 10 might not be the operating system for you. Here are …
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