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My complicated solution to overcome a bug in the Activision video game MechWarrior 2 was included verbatim in the public release as an addendum to the manual. (1995)
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.
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.
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.
Deleting files in Windows 10 does not really delete the file. Security best practice requires deleted files to be completely overwritten more than once.
With Windows 10 Version 1903, users can enable dark mode for individual apps. Under certain conditions, dark mode will be the preferred configuration setting.
Enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to any company that transacts with European Union citizens. Here’s your GDPR go-to guide.