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When working in a larger environment, we are often asked to change our IP address. To change IP address in Windows 10, we have come up with a visual guide with really simple and easy steps. Follow this Windows 10 guide and change IP address in Windows 10. Let’s tell you about it in detail. […]
Short Bytes: Windows 10 Fast Startup feature is an inbuilt feature of Windows 10 which saves some Windows 10 files upon shutdown and when the computer is turned on, Windows 10 does not need to reload the complete system again from scratch. Thus, its gives a better startup performance and fast boot which helps to […]
Short Bytes: How to set up a VPN in Windows 10? — This question is often asked by many Windows 10 users. This is so because Windows 10 has different network settings user interface than its previous Windows versions. Apart from that, to set up a VPN in Windows 10 takes different procedural steps. So, follow […]
Short Bytes: With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft also launched newer Windows keyboard shortcuts. These Windows Keyboard shortcuts use almost all the alphabets on a keyword along with the Windows sign. These shortcuts for Windows 10 can also be downloaded from the Microsoft’s website as a cheat sheet. Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts list: We have compiled […]
Short Bytes: Windows 10 has recently been in the news for the overheating issue. There could be many reasons behind the increase in Windows 10 CPU temperature. We have tested some of the ways and they work as well. Below are some of the steps on fixing and monitoring the heat issue in Windows 10 […]
Short Bytes: Windows 10 has an inbuilt feature which lets a user record the Windows screen up to 2 hours. This screen recording feature is hidden inside the Xbox app and its called Game DVR. Game DVR feature can be used to record video games and other motions in Windows 10. It’s not only about […]
Short Bytes: Irritated by the telemetry and spying features in Windows 10, a Voat user decided to make the switch. After installing Linux Mint on his computer, he analyzed Windows 10 traffic and found that Microsoft’s latest OS continues to make calls to Redmond even with all telemetry options disabled. Riding on the success of […]
Short Bytes: For Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, Windows 10 upgrade is now a recommended upgrade. That means if your Windows upgrade settings are not properly tuned then, your Windows might download Windows 10 upgrade automatically on your personal computer and install it. With Windows 10 upgrade becoming the recommended upgrade on Windows 7 and […]
Short Bytes: Windows 10 comes with an inbuilt tool called “Reliability Monitor” using which a user can troubleshoot a personal computer for Windows performance improvement. Follow the below steps and instructions to learn more about the reliability Monitor on Windows 10. Troubleshooting Windows 10 can be a pain, especially when your CPU is getting heated […]
Microsoft has been accused of pushing Windows 10 rather aggressively, and the company’s latest move is going to do nothing to silence these accusations. For Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, Windows 10 just became a ‘recommended update’ in Windows Update. This is a change from the previous categorization of the upgrade as an ‘optional […]
ShortBytes: FossBytes brings you the list of the best Cortana features and commands available for the Windows users. You can search for anything from facts to finance, weather to work, a calendar to currency and much more on Cortana. What is Cortana? Windows 10 Cortana is a personal assistant service by Microsoft. Cortana helps in finding […]
Even though Windows 10 doesn’t offer any integrated solution for data encryption, here are the steps on how to enable full disk encryption in Windows 10. Read more and know two useful ways to enable data encryption in simple steps. Full disk encryption in Windows helps you encrypt your data. Since every encryption uses some […]
Short Bytes: Microsoft has finally responded to the user feedback in the form of recognizing Windows 7 and 8.1 product keys to activate Windows 10 directly after the installation. Now you can just perform a clean install and then use the key for activation – i.e. no need to perform an upgrade. With Windows 10 […]
Short Bytes: Windows 10 comes with better options to keep an eye on your devices and ensure that your every work session was a secure one. Windows Hello is one such feature that adds the biometric security layer to your digital life. Microsoft’s Windows operating system powers millions of computers all over the world and […]
Short Bytes: In another attempt to clear the confusion clouds, Microsoft said that users shouldn’t worry about the Windows 10 data collection practices. In a recent interview, talking about the data collection, Microsoft’s VP Joe Belfiore said that the company feels that there are some compulsory data collection practices that are related to the system health […]
Short Bytes: Accomplished Google hacker James Forshaw thinks that Microsoft has delivered a “good” operating system, but it has failed to ensure the overall user security. He praised it for some improvements and called it the “Two step forward, One step back” moment for Microsoft. When we talk about the features and functionalities added in […]
Short Bytes: This article describes the steps to schedule a Shutdown command for Windows OS. Take a look. The very first task we learnt was to Turn ON and Shutdown Windows when we were kids, and sometimes we felt the need to shut down Windows after a specified time in case of an emergency or […]
Short Bytes: Finally, Microsoft takes some time to address the widespread Windows 10 privacy concerns. In a blog post on Windows.com, a company exec. has outlined the sensitive issues. Read more to know about the main points. Ever since the launch of Windows 10, the final iteration of Windows has been under the radar of […]
Short Bytes: It’s reported that some Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs are downloading Windows 10 automatically- even if the users haven’t reserved the upgrade. See how to stop this Windows 10 automatic downloading on your PC. I wrote in my previous Windows 10 article, some users are reporting that Microsoft is forcefully downloading Windows 10 upgrade […]
Short Bytes: Windows 10 is repeatedly being accused of reading and recording your data. From time to time, the OS collects user data to improve its services and provide you better recommendations. However, if you find the privacy policies in Windows 10 too offensive, know how to stop Windows 10 from reading. Windows 10’s shady […]
There are many apps to block Windows 10 data collection, but it’s almost hard to choose the best one since all the software claims to disable everything that tracks your latest OS. telemetry hosts services group policies disable Wi-Fi sense P2P Widnows updates outside local network application impact telemetry group police