Windows
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Increase Taskbar Transparency with OLED Switch
Because of the lack of a backlight, OLED displays can be perceived as darker than their LED powered counterparts. To maintain a similar style and prevent the taskbar from appearing black, Windows will use a lighter transparency level on OLED screens, but you can also override this to adjust your taskbar opacity yourself.
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Use Autocomplete in Windows Run and File Explorer
In the 90s, Microsoft heavily integrated their operating system and browser. Even in the latest release, Windows 10 version 1709, an option that decidedly makes more sense in Folder Options inexplicably resides in the control panel that dates back to 1993.
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Run Cleanup to Allow for Fall Creators Update
No sign of the Fall Creators Update on your Windows 10 PC? You may have an old install that needs cleaned up.
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Control the Windows Update Download Time Window
Today’s tip allows you to control the time window for downloading Windows Updates.
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UX Matters: The Modern Web Experience
Another case where Windows seemingly goes out of its way to punish mobile users is with responsive websites.
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UX Matters: The Windows 10 Unlock Experience
Whether you swipe to unlock, drag out a pattern, touch your fingerprint, or any other magical incantation, you do it as much as a hundred times a day or more.
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UX Matters: Small Things Matter
Windows Ink Workspace is a compelling reason to use the slate form factor, but tablet mode’s user hostility ruins the experience.
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Skip Logon Password in Windows 10 or 8
Tired of typing your password every time you open your laptop? Today we’ll be taking a look existing and new logon options in Windows 10, including how to avoid the prompt entirely.
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Storage Spaces Upgraded in Windows 10
Storage Spaces have an upgrade available for Windows 10, including some very badly needed functionality. Here’s what’s new and what it means to you.
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Tame the Windows 10 Action Center [Video]
The Windows 10 Action Center recycles its name from a former feature in the Control Panel, but is opened up to all notifications and is more customizable than you might notice at first.