windows 10 It may be powerful and very easy to use, but a few tips will help you get even better out of the latest operating system. microsoft. A small anthology of these little “tips” that will allow you to get the most out of Windows 10:
1- Place Metro UI app shortcuts on Windows 10 desktop
This was a highly requested feature by users and is finally functional with Windows 10; open the start menu, select the application Metropolitan user interface and just drag and drop onto the desktop and you’ll have a shortcut that points directly to a Metro app. Yes, it’s that simple and of course the reverse operation is allowed: you can draw an icon on the desktop to place it in the start menu.
2-pin folders for quick access
In Windows 10, it’s now possible to pin folders, as if you were managing favorites. Pinned folders will appear directly when you open your File Explorer. To access this new feature simply right click on the chosen folder and select the option Pin for quick access.
3- Create and manage virtual desktops
Virtual desktops allow you to access multiple workspaces without changing your main session. In Windows 10, creating these virtual spaces is just a click away on the taskbar icon (next to the search box). Click again on the Active Applications icon and it will be possible to create one or more virtual desktops. The system allows you to create as many as you want…within the limit of the capacity in RAM of course. The key combination [Windows] + [Tab] It shows all the virtual desktops created and it is even possible to drag and drop a virtual desktop inside another virtual desktop. [Alt] + [Tab] switch from one application to another, even when they are located on different virtual desktops.
4- Go back to a previous version of Windows
It can happen. A bad installation, numerous errors from third-party applications that affect your system and you only want one thing: go back to a previous version of the operating system. the function Revert Windows 10 arrives at the right time to clear the way. In settings, select Update and security (or Update and security) So Recovery; finally click Downgrade to a previous version.
5- Schedule the restart of Windows 10
When updates are performed in Windows 10, most of the time they require a system restart, which can be tedious and not at the best time. But there is a trick to force Windows to restart at a time of day when you won’t be at the keyboard. Use the key combination [Windows] + [I] to directly access the menu Settingsselect Update and security So Windows Update.
6- Benefit from the latest Windows 10 updates as quickly as possible
Do you hate that your Windows 10 is not updated? fissa » with the latest patch? For those in a hurry (and the cautious) there is a way to speed up the procedure. Go to Settings, then Update & Security and open Advanced Options. At the bottom of the opened page you will find a small option to verify, Fast. And there you have it, from now on the update will go through a fast loading channel.
7- Manage your Wi-Fi connection correctly
By default, Microsoft has opted for Wi-Fi sharing in Windows 10. This option removes a certain number of restrictions, but if you want more controls and security on your network, simply go to the Settings, click on Network and Internet then then in Manage WiFi settings; From there, deselect all options under the title. Share selected networks with…. Access to your network is now yours…
8- Take control of notifications
Notifications are very convenient, but they can quickly become overwhelming. If you want to regain control or even put notifications on “pause” for a while, simply go to for a startSo SettingsSo Systemand finally select Notifications and actions; Below you will find a menu that will allow you to manage and adjust the arrival of notifications to your system as best as possible.
9- Some essential keyboard shortcuts
What would a new Windows 10 be without its keyboard shortcuts, I ask you? To increase productivity, the system offers a wide variety of new shortcuts; The following list is not exhaustive (far from it), but it allows you to get started with complete peace of mind:
Windows + Ctrl + D – Create a new virtual desktop
Windows + Ctrl + Left Arrow – navigate your desktops to the left
Windows + Ctrl + Right Arrow – navigate your desktops to the right
Windows + Ctrl + F4 : close the active desktop
Windows + tab – Shows all your desktops (and all open applications)
Windows + Left Arrow : shift the active window to the left
Windows + right arrow : moves the active window to the right
Windows + up arrow – moves the active window to the top
Windows + down arrow : moves the window down
Windows + Q – Open Cortana, wait for your voice commands
Windows + S : Open Cortana, wait for your written orders
windows + me – Open the Windows 10 settings panel
Windows + A – Open the Windows 10 notification center
Windows + X – Opens the context menu of the Start button
10 – Become the God of the stages, activate God mode
HE God fashion first appeared with Windows; This strange term designates a hidden menu that allows you to have all the operating system configuration parameters in a single folder (which in turn avoids having to go back and forth in the system between various menus and submenus). To activate this famous God mode, simply create a folder and name it with the following string of characters: God mode. {ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} (it is possible to replace the name GodMode).
