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SoftwareWindows 10 PowerToys: How to use and configure FancyZones
The first two Windows 10 PowerToys are now available for preview, but FancyZones requires significant configuration before it can be beneficial.
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SoftwareHow to change Windows 10 toast notifications into balloon notifications
With a subtle manual edit of a specific Windows 10 configuration setting, it is possible to change modern toast-style system notifications into old-fashioned balloon notifications.
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CloudHow to modify the folders Microsoft OneDrive syncs to the cloud
A TechRepublic member wants to save files to the cloud and only to the cloud. There are settings in Microsoft OneDrive that make this possible.
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CloudHow to assign a drive letter to Microsoft OneDrive in Windows 10
Bypass synchronization and save data directly to your OneDrive by assigning a specific drive letter to it using network mapping in File Explorer for Windows 10.
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SoftwareHow to automatically deny UAC elevation requests in Windows 10
To install an app in Windows 10, standard level users are prompted for elevated credentials. With a few tweaks, you can change that behavior to deny such requests.
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SoftwareHow to sync Sticky Notes across devices in Windows 10
After the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Sticky Notes can now be configured to synchronize your notes across all your devices automatically.
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SoftwareHow to disable the blur effect on the Windows 10 login screen
The blur effect on the Windows 10 login screen is new with version 1903, and it may not appeal to all users. There are three ways to disable this default feature.
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SoftwareHow to increase shutdown speeds in Windows 10
For some users, speed is everything. Eliminate the built-in delay in the Windows 10 shutdown process by performing a few strategic edits of the Windows Registry file.
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SoftwareHow to securely and completely delete files in Windows 10 without third-party software
Deleting files in Windows 10 does not really delete the file. Security best practice requires deleted files to be completely overwritten more than once.
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SoftwareHow to change settings so Windows 10 image snipping opens with print screen
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update improves the Snip & Sketch app and allows users to add image capture options to the print screen button.