Articles tagged: Windows 10
Windows Defender Offline in Windows 10
When malware prevents your anti-malware tools from working, the built-in Windows Defender Offline is your first line of defense.
Adjust the Size of Whatās on Your Screen in Windows 10
Windows 10 made adjusting the size of items on your display much easier.
How Do I Downgrade from Windows 8 or 10 to Windows 7?
Downgrading isnāt as easy as you might think. Simple, perhaps, but not easy. So letās look at an alternative.
How Do I Keep Windows Update from Rebooting While I Use My Computer?
You can keep Windows Update from rebooting for certain key hours of the day, within limits⦠and as long as youāre not a work-a-holic.
Charging an Annual Subscription for Windows? Nope.
Thereās a persistent and bogus rumor that Microsoft is planning on charging a monthly or annual subscription fee for Windows. I discuss why itās bogus, and the folks that continue to persist pushing the rumor are, at best, Microsoft haters, and at worst⦠trolls.
Is It Time To Remove GWX Control Panel?
GWX Control Panel and the stand-alone utility Never10 were all about preventing reminders and installation of the free Windows 10 Update. Now that the free period is over, is it time to remove those utilities, or undo the steps that they took?
Should I Upgrade to Windows 10?
The most common question related to Windows 10 seems to be āShould I upgrade?ā Iāll cover my recommendations.
Edge Versus Internet Explorer
Microsoftās strategy to push Edge seems to be dooming both Edge and IE (and how you can get IE back in Windows 10).
Windows 10 Behaves Like Malware
Windows 10 is a fine operating system, but itās being tarnished by the over-the-top tactics Microsoft is using to get people to upgrade.
Clearing Up Some Windows 10 Misconceptions
I recently had a question from someone that contained several common misconceptions about Windows 10. Letās clear a few of those upā¦
What about Windows 10 backup?
While Windows 10 backup is included as part of the operating system, I consider it to be barely adequate, and prefer a more full-featured solution.
2015 in Review
A look at the most popular Ask Leo! articles of 2015, as well as an overview of those that got the most comments (hint: youāll nod your head in understanding on why one topic, more than any other, might generate so much discussion in 2015).
Your Windows 10 Experience ā Survey Results
The results were quick and the trends were clear, so I closed the survey a little early to bring you the results.
Updating the Windows 10 Recommendation
Iām starting to detect what may be a patten in Windows 10 update failures. Iāll outline my current recommendation, and what steps, if any, you should take when updating to Windows 10.
Why Is Windows 10 Being Downloaded to My Machine? And How Do I Stop it?
It appears Microsoft may be pushing Windows 10 to machines even when it hasnāt been requested. Thatās just wrong, and Iāll show you how to stop it.
Adjusting Windows 10 Privacy Settings
Weāll look at how to review and adjust privacy settings in several areas of Win10.
How Do I Sign In to Windows 10 Automatically?
After updating to Windows 10, many users find that they must sign in to Windows using a password, even if they previously did not. Iāll show you how to sign in to Windows 10 automatically.
Is āWindows 10 Privacyā an Oxymoron?
Windows 10 has been criticised for encroaching on users privacy. Is it an issue? Is Microsoft being evil? Or is it something else?
How Do I Switch Back to a Local Account Sign-in for Windows 10?
Itās not uncommon to set up Windows 10 only to find youāre required to log in with a Microsoft account. Iāll show you how to restore a local account sign-in.
How do I turn off Wi-Fi Sense (and what is it?)
Wi-Fi Sense, a new feature in Windows 10, is designed to make connecting to wireless networks easier. Youāll probably want to turn off Wi-Fi Sense for privacy.
Turn Off Windows 10 Peer-to-Peer Delivery Optimization
Windows 10 peer-to-peer sharing (or ādelivery optimizationā) is a technology used to make updates quicker and more reliable. Unfortunately, it does come with some risk.
Four Ways to Go Back to Windows 7 or 8 from Windows 10
Windows 10 is here. If, after trying it, you find yourself wanting to go back to Windows 7, there are a few approaches.
Will Windows 10 Be Free?
Windows 10 will be free for one year after itās release. But what does that really mean? Iāll look at what we do and donāt know for sure.
Chomping at the bit for Windows 10
In anticipation of Windows 10 people are falling into three camps: never-ever, patiently waiting, and OMG!!!!. I have some advice for the OMG! crowd.
How Do I Cancel My Windows 10 Update?
Many people are having second thoughts about accepting the offer to reserve their Windows 10 update. Iāll show you how to cancel the reservation.
If You Hated Windows 8 ⦠Give Windows 10 a Chance
Many seem to be forming opinions on Windows 10 without having seen it, based solely on their (often limited) experience with Windows 8. Thatās just wrong.
My initial reactions to Windows 10 backup
I took a look at the Windows 10 technical preview, and walked away very disappointed with Windows 10 backup. Itās just as broken as Windows 8.1ās, with no fix in sight.