Millions of Windows 7 and Windows 8 machines will be upgraded to Windows 10 at the end of July 2015 thanks to Microsoft pushing upgrade offers as Windows updates to machines running those previous versions of Windows.
While the upgrade may retain some functionality and customization from the previous version, it is likely that at least some things need to be configured again.
This guide looks at a couple of improvements for Windows 10 that you may find useful. All improvements start with a general explanation first before the actual tweak or modification is listed.
Lets get started.
1. Automatic logon
Windows 10 displays a log in prompt whenever you start the operating system. This is useful on multi-user systems to separate and protect data from each user, but also to protect the data from third-parties who may have access to the PC.
If you use the PC alone, and if there is no chance that someone else may access it, then you may want to enable an automatic log in instead.
This can also be useful if you have encrypted all of the storage devices of the machine as you are already entering a master password on start then before Windows gets loaded.
2. More details in Task Manager
The Windows Task Manager displays only apps and programs started by the user on launch. It is not really useful and you may want to expand the selection so that you get additional information and details about all running processes on the machine.
3. Cleaning up the Start Menu
If you upgrade to Windows 10, you will notice that the Start Menu is not looking exactly like it used on Windows 7 or Windows 8.
You find listed there programs and apps you have installed, and on the right of that tiles that link to a selection of apps that come pre-installed with the operating system.
While you may find some of those useful, for instance the weather app as it displays weather information whenever you open the start menu, you may not use others.
In addition, you may want to add programs that you run regularly to the selection there to make them more accessible.
4. Manage Quick Access in File Explorer
The favorites in File Explorer (former Windows Explorer) have been replaced by the new Quick Access menu. It is still possible to go back to displaying Favorites in File Explorer instead if you prefer that.
The main difference between Quick Access and Favorites is that Quick Access contents (files or folders) may get added dynamically based on use.
You may still pin some folders to have them displayed at all times though. This can be useful if you want to access specific folders quickly from the explorer sidebar.
5. Configure Notifications
Windows 10 throws more notifications at you than Windows 7, and probably also as Windows 8. These can be useful, for instance when you receive new emails but also annoying at times, for instance that new apps were installed or tips about Windows that Microsoft may display using the notification system.
You may disable some notifications on the system to bring the overall count down.
Side Tip: If you open Ease of Access > Other Options, you may change for how long notifications are displayed on the screen (the default is 5 seconds).
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Can I ask if you know how to manually install an App ( Movies & TV ) via Powershell ( store has been uninstalled )?
I used the command that deletes all default apps and now I’d like to get only that app…
By the way, in “Privacy” tab ( also notifications ), one has a lot of switches to turn to “off”. On default, Windows 10 sends to MS even when you take a dumb.
Here you go: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh856045.aspx
More precisely: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh856048.aspx