Windows 10 : How to download Microsoft’s Paint 3D

Windows 10 : How to download Microsoft’s Paint 3D 

Microsoft launched 3D for its iconic Paint app at its Windows 10. Steps for downloading the App.

Step 1: Join the Windows Insider Program

Step 2: Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Step 3: Update your PC

Go to Settings,  Update & security, Windows Insider Program.  Click “Get Started” and follow the on-screen prompts.

Step 4: Select your Insider level

To get access to Paint 3D Preview you will need to choose between the Slow or Fast ring. The Slow ring is ideal for users you merely want to check out new features like Paint 3D while the Fast ring is reserved for more advanced users who want to check out the latest changes and are happy dealing with any software bugs that arise.

Step 5: Compatibility check

A compatibility check will run in the background and register your PC with Microsoft’s build release system.

Step 6: Process complete

Once the steps are completed, your PC will now be targeted to receive Insider Preview builds.

Note: This could take up to 24 hours to happen.

Step 7: Download Paint 3D Preview

Once your PC has completed the update, you can head over to the Windows Store and download the Paint 3D Preview.

source:siliconangle.com

Microsoft Paint is getting a major makeover into Paint 3D

Microsoft Paint 3D App

Microsoft Paint is getting a major makeover into Paint 3D

Five new features in Paint 3D

• 3D Made Easy

• Remix3D.com Community

• Realistic Textures

• Unique Sticker Creator

• 3D Doodl

It is already available for the Insider Preview build so if you haven’t, take a chance to check it out.Sources:
1. www.winbeta.org2. https://blogs.windows.com

Windows 10 : How to uninstall Windows 10 from automatic install

Un-installing Windows 10 from automatic install

Here is the steps to un-install the Windows 10 from the automatic upgrade

Step 1 : Open Control Panel

Step 2 : Select Settings. The following Settings screen will display.

Step 3 : Select Recovery Option. Two Options will display. First 1 is "Reset this PC".  2nd options will display either "Go Back to Windows 8.8" or  "Advanced Setup" .  It is based on the days completed after the automatic installation.

Step 6 : Select Go Back to Windows 8.1 if it is available. It will start un-installing Windows 10 and reverting to Windows 8.1.If the option is not existing then recovery is not possible. You have crossed the no of days Limit.

Mariyappan Thangavelu won the gold medal at the Rio Paralympics.

Hearty Congratulations 

In a historic moment for India, Mariyappan Thangavelu won the gold medal  and Varun Singh Bhati clinched the bronze in the men's high jump on Saturday at the Rio Paralympics.

Hearty Congratulations to Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Singh Bhati...

Android : Swiping up in the Home screen of Android Mobile phone or Device

Swiping up in the Home screen of Android devices

Swipe up will display the "Manage Home"  Settings. Touch and Hold or Long press also the same will do.

The following is the screen shot of Asus Mobile Phone with Android 5.0 version

This page contains following options:


Apps & Widgets
Home Edit
Wallpapers
Icon packs
Zen UI theme
Lock Apps
Preferences
System Settings
and More..

If you select More then the following options will display in the screen

Encourage us
Feedback & Help
ZenUI instant updates
Show my ZenUI

Android : Lock/Unlock android mobile phone/device with out power button

Double tap in screen to wake on in an android device

We are using the power button to wake up all of our Android devices by pressing the power button. But we cab double tap the screen also to do the same. 

Previously we need separate Apps to doing this, but Now a days this feature is available on all Android devices.

Likewise we can use the same double tap the screen also use to lock the device.

Try today and start using this feature and enjoy..

Windows 10 : How to enable TFTP Client

Enabling the TFTP option in Windows 10 to transfer files to Remote Computer.




TFTP is a Trivial File Transfer Protocol, it allows users transfer files to or from a remote PC.
By default it is disabled in Windows 10.
We can easily enable this option TFTP in simple steps.

Here the steps to enable the option:

Step 1 : Open Control Panel
Step 2 : Select Programs and features.
Step 3 : Select Turn Windows feature on or off option in the left side pan
Step 4 : Scroll down until you see the TFTP Client.
Step 5 : Check the box
Step 6 : Select OK.

It will start installing and activating the feature.

Windows 10: Improving the Laptop/Device Battery Life through Battery Saver.

How to improve the Laptop Battery life by enabling the Battery Saver Option

Changing the Normal Mode to Flight mode (or Airplane mode) is a quick way to turn off all wireless communications. we can do if we found that the device is in low battery. 

Step 1: Select the Network icon on the task bar

Step 2: Choose Flight mode to turn it on.



Next  Option 

Battery Saver option in windows 10 extends the life of battery. By enabling this option will limit background activities.

To enable this option by the following steps

Step 1: Select "Start Menu"

Step 2: Select "Settings"

Step 3: In Settings Screen Choose "System"

Step 4: Select "Battery Saver" from the side menu"

Step 5: In right side it displays 2 options "Overview" and "Battery Saver". Under "Battery Saver" enable/switch on the Battery Saver option.

Windows 10 : How to Change the Regional Settings

Changing the Regional Settings in Windows 10

In Windows 10 Professional Edition (Desktop) :

Step 1: From the Start Menu Settings , Go to Time & Language

Step 2: In Time & Language Tab, Select Region and Language option.

Step 3: Region and Language Tab select your Country or Region from a drop down menu.

Step 4: Then Click Ok

Windows 10 : Disabling Automatic Updates

How to Disable Windows 10 Automatic Updates

In Windows 10 Professional Edition (Desktop) :

Step 1: From the Start Menu Settings , Go to Control Panel

Step 2: In Control Panel Options, Select System and Security

Step 3: Select Windows Update.
Step 4: In Windows update options select Change Settings.
Step 5: Now select the option "Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them"
Step 6: Then Click Ok

Now system will will check for updates, but never download or install them without your permission.

Windows 10: Dinosaur Game in Chrome.

How to Playing a Secret Dinosaur in Chrome.

We can use the Chrome to play the game.

Here is how to play :

If you disable the internet and open the chrome it displays a dinosaur image with the following Message.  

Unable to connect to the Internet. Google Chrome can't display the webpage because your computer is not connected to the Internet

In Computer 

If you press space bar in the dinosaur then some characters will show in the screen. Again press the space bar the dinosaur will run towards the road. If you hit any object while moving from right to left the game was over. So you can restart the game again.

In Mobile Phones :

just tap (touch) the dinosaur then some characters will show in the screen. Again touch the dinosaur, the dinosaur will run towards the road. If you hit any object while moving from right to left the game was over. So you can restart the game again.

It is time to turn off your wi-fi and try it out for yourself!

Windows 10 : Using Screen Recording tool

Windows 10 Tips : How to using the Screen Recording tool

Windows 10 having the Screen Recording tool which is available in the Xbox Application. Here we can see how to capture the screen recording by using this tool. We need internet connection and Microsoft user id need for this.

Step 1: Press Windows key and G.

Step 2:The popup will display and it will ask if you would like to open the Game bar with option Yes and No, Select Yes. (If the popup will not display then Open the Xbox App and enable the popup in the xbox settings.

Step 3: The Screen recording options will display in the screen.

Step 4: Click the standard record button to start the recording. Click the same button also to stop the recording.

The recording clip will store in the videos\Captures folder with mp4 format.

You can play either windows player or popular VLC player or any other player

Windows 10 : Showing or Hide the Search Box/Cortana

How to Show or hide the search box (Cortana) in Windows 10

In Windows 10 a search box is existing in the task bar. It is opening the Cortana while clicking in it. We can hide the cortana/search box if we like the task bar as like in Windows 7.

The following is how to do this.

Step 1:  Right Click on the search box. The context menu will appear.

Step 2: Select Cortana in the menu. It will display the sub menu. The menu having the options of "Hidden", "Show cortana icon","Show search box"

Step 3: Select "Hidden" in the sub menu

That's all. Now the search box will not show in the desktop.

Windows 10 - Enabling or Disabling Tablet Mode

How to Enable or Disable Tablet Mode in Windows 10

If you have a 2-in-1 device and it is installed windows 10 OS, if will ask every time while converting notebook in to tablet. We can change the settings in the OS to avoid the prompt while switching between the Tablet and Desktop modes.

The following is how to do this.

Step 1: Click Start Menu.

Step 2: Select Settings.

Step 3: The Settings Page will display. There select System in Settigs Page

Step 4: In the left pane, select the Tablet mode.

Step 5: A Tablet mode menu will appear.
Step 6: In the Tablet mode menu, switch on the option "Make Windows more touch-friendly when using your device as as tablet".

Step 7: Select "Don't ask me and always switch" option from the drop down "When this device automatically switches tablet mode on or off" menu instead of "Always ask me before switching"

That's all. So every time you can change the modes from Desktop to Tablet with out asking the prompt the modes also will change.

Sakshi Malik wins bronze - India enters in to the medals list of Rio 2016 Olympics.

Hearty Congratulations 

India’s Sakshi Malik won a bronze medal in the 2016 Olympics in Rio in wrestling 58 kg category after the Indian beat Aisuluu Tynybekova 8-5 in the bronze medal bout.

In this Sakshi fought back from 0-5 down to seal the bout 8-5 in her favour and wins with seconds left on the clock,

She moved to India in the medals list of Rio 2016 Olympics.

Hearty Congratulations Sakshi Malik...

Windows 10 - Removing unwanted apps

Windows 10 - Removing unwanted apps

How to removing the unwanted Apps which are pre-installed in default.

Some of the Windows 10 apps un-installation is not possible in the normal way. They have to remove through by using the power shell App.

If we need to see those applications which we are using regularly and we should to remove all the other apps. Here we can see how to uninstall.

Here for example we have taken the xBox App

Step 1: Start by typing powershell in the cortana search box.

Step 2:  Right-click the first result in the list to run the PowerShell app as administrator.

Step 3: At the PS prompt type the following command and then press Enter:

Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackagev

Step 4: Close the PowerShell.

Thats All..

Now you can check the Start Menu, there  you should see a missing spot where the Apps shown previously.

Windows 10 : Checking of the Corrupting of the Start Menu Files

Windows 10: How to fix the Start menu files corruption

Despite the ominous title, this method doesn’t actually involve hurting down the likes of Bear Grylls. Instead, this is a quick-and-dirty fix that may come in handy through a variety of situations, such as when you have non-responsive windows or spurious issues on the Windows desktop – it’s not guaranteed to work, but it’s saved us a bunch of times over the decades we've been tinkering with Windows PCs.

Step 1: Open Task Manager  ( Right-click on the task bar, and selecting Task Manager from the menu or Hold down Ctrl+Shift+Escape)

Step 2 : If a UAC prompt appears, click yes and then click “More details” on the bottom right of the task manager screen.

Step 3: Click  the "Processes" tab and scroll down until  "Windows Explorer" will comes.

Step 4 : Right-click on the process, and select "Restart" from the menu.

Windows 10 : Re-Building of Start Menu Index

Windows 10 : how to re-build the start menu index

Step 1 : Hold down the Windows Key+R to open the Run window.
Step 2 : Type in the following without quote marks: "control /name Microsoft.IndexingOptions".
Step 3 : Click Modify on the bottom left of the Indexing Options window.
Step 4 : Click the "Show all locations" button, then untick all the currently ticked locations and Click OK.
Step 5 : Click Advanced, then click Rebuild in the Troubleshooting section. A message will pop up saying that this may take some time. Click OK.

After Completion of the process Reboot the system

This is the one of the way to fix the Start menu index file corruption and rebuilding it again.

Windows 10 : Knowing the current user account is an Administrator?

How to change the account type of the current user account in Windows 10.

As like other windows versions Windows 10 also has two types of account types namely standard and Administrator.

Standard users can run the programs and limited operations

Administrative users can perform tasks to done the major changes in the system.

We need atleast 1 administrator to install softwares and make some system changes.

Follwoing is the steps for the finding of the account types of the existing users.

Step 1: Go to start menu by Clicking start button

Step 2: Right click the name of the user which is displayed in the left top of the start menu.

Step 3: Click change account settings, the settings window will display. The current user type will display there.

From there we can change the desired user type either administrator or standard user from this settings.

Windows 10 : Enabling Hidden dark mode theme

Windows 10 : How to enable Hidden dark mode theme

 Microsoft’s Windows 10 software also has a hidden dark mode as like some other software.. If we enabled, then it turns on the platform’s entire interface to dark. It involves editing two different registry entries only, anyone can enable the dark theme in any version of Windows 10.

How to do that? Follow the simple steps.

Step 1: From the desktop screen or home screen, type  Windows key +R. Then the dialogue box will open.

Step 2: Type “regedit.” Then press enter. The registry editor app will open.

Step 3: In the registry editor, browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Themes > Personalize.If there’s not already a “Personalize” folder, create one by right-clicking Themes.

Step 4: Then choose New > Key. Right-click the Personalize folder and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new entry AppsUseLightTheme and choose 0 as its value.

Step 5: Now browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Themes > Personalize. Create the folder if it’s not already there.

Step 6: Right-click the Personalize folder and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new entry AppsUseLightTheme and choose 0 as its value.

Thats enough. Now just log out of your account and log back in, and you should see the Windows 10 dark theme on your screen

Windows 10 : Using screen recording utility

Windows 10 : Using Screen recording utility

Microsoft includes the new feature, a screen recording utility,  in Windows 10  Xbox app. One of the new features of the Xbox app is the Game bar. Through this game bar we can record footage of our game play. The recording is works for as well as xbox app and regualr apps also.

Here's how to do it…

Locate and run the Xbox app

With the Xbox app running, jump to the app you want to record and press the 'Windows' key with the letter 'G' (Win + G) to open the Game Bar.

System will ask the confirmation to open the game bar.

Once the Game Bar is loaded choose your action, either Screenshot (for a single image capture) or Start Recording (for capturing video).

After recording is started, just hit Win + G again to bring the Game Bar back up and stop the recording.

The recordings and screen capture are stored in the folder This PC\Videos\Captures\.

Windows 10 : Keyboard Shortcuts with Windows Key

Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts with Windows Key

Shortcuts keys in Desktop in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7

Windows key + M: Minimizes the all opened windows.
Windows key + Shift + M: Restores the all minimized windows.
Windows key + Up arrow: Maximizes the selected window.
Windows key + Down arrow: Minimizes the selected window.
Windows key + Left arrow: Snap selected window to the left half of the screen.
Windows key + Right arrow: Snap selected window to the right half of the screen.
Windows key + Up or Down: Snap it into a quadrant (If the window is already in the left half/right of the screen)

Windows key + Home: Minimize/Restorest all windows except the currently active window.
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow or Right arrow: Move selected window to left/right monitor.
Windows key + Tab: Open Task view (virtual desktops).
Windows key + Ctrl + D: Add new virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow: Move to the next virtual desktop (to the right).
Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow: Move to the previous virtual desktop (to the left).
Windows key + Ctrl + F4: Close current virtual desktop.


The Windows key

These keyboard shortcuts use the Windows logo key to perform various tasks on the operating system, such as launching both Windows and third-party apps.

Windows key + A: Open the Action Center.
Windows key + S: Open Cortana in text mode (to type in the search bar). Windows key + Q will also do this.
Windows key + C: Open Cortana in listening mode (similar to saying "Hey, Cortana").
Windows key + E: Open File Explorer.
Windows key + F: Open the Windows 10 Feedback Hub.
Windows key + Ctrl + F: Search for PCs on a network.
Windows key + G: Open the Game bar.
Windows key + H: Open the Share sidebar.
Windows key + I: Open the Settings menu.
Windows key + K: Open the Connect sidebar (for connecting to new Bluetooth devices or Miracast).
Windows key + L: Lock your computer.
Windows key + O: Lock screen orientation.
Windows key + P: Open presentation/projection sidebar.
Windows key + R: Open the Run window.
Windows key + U: Open Ease of Access center.
Windows key + Spacebar: Switch input language and keyboard layout.
Windows key + (+) or (-): Zoom in and out with magnifier.
Windows key + Esc: Exit magnifier.

Windows 10 : Keyboard Shortcut Keys

Windows 10 Shortcut keys

Due to Support of many devices, the keyboard shortcut keys are continuing in the OS windows 10. 

The following shortcuts are available in windows 10

Common shortcuts

• Ctrl + A: Select all in a window.
• Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert: Copy of the current selection.
• Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert: Paste the copied Selection.
• Ctrl + X: Cut the current Selection.
• Ctrl + Z: Undo the Last action.
• Ctrl + Y: Redo the Last action.
• Alt + F4: Close the current window.
• Alt + Tab: Switch between currently opened windows.
• Shift + Delete: Delete the current selection permanently.

Start Menu

• Windows key/Ctrl + Esc: Open the Start menu.
• Windows key + [Number]: Open the application pinned in the task bar based on the position. For example, if you press windows key + 1  then the first position on the task bar application will open. If the app already open then the opened window will activate.
• Windows key + Alt + [Number]: Same above but the Open the right click Menu of application pinned in the task bar based on the number position.
• Windows key+D :Show/Hide Desktop
• Windows key + T: Cycle through the pinned apps on the taskbar.

Widnows 10 : How to Turn off the Forced Updates Automatically

Widnows 10 How to Turn off the Forced Updates Automatically

In Windows 10 Pro : 
Step 1: From the Start Menu Search for gpedit and run the group  policy editor.
Step 2: In Group Polycy Editor Select Computer Configuration in the left hand panel.

Step 3: In that expand Administrative Templates, then Windows Components then Windows Update.
Step 4: Double click "Configure the Automatic Updates in the List

Step 5: Select Enabled Radio Button

Step 6: Select 2-Notify for download and Notify for Install in the list box

Step 7: Then Click Ok

Now system will notify whenever the new installation is available.

In windows Home

The group policy editor is not available in the windows Home.

So  recommended at least open Windows Update and select Advanced option 

Notify to scheduled Restart from the How the updates are installed list.

Windows 10 : How to Play the DVDs in Windows 10 and Windows 8

How to Play the DVDs in Windows 10 and Windows 8

Like any other versions of windows, we can’t play the DVDs directly.

There is no built in support for playing DVDs. The DATA DVDs can use in the both the version.

IF we need to play the DVD we need to install the third-party DVD player like VLC media player. 

There are many third party players are available but we need to require with MPEG-2 codec. 

Why Microsoft is not included the DVD support means because of now a days computer, laptops, tablets and ultrabooks are not coming with DVDs.

For Windows 10 and Windows 8, the separate App which is called Windows DVD player available in the Windows store. We can download from there. But it is not free. It costs from 11$ to 15$.

Windows 10 : Saving a Web Page in Microsoft Edge as a HTML

Saving a Web Page in Microsoft Edge as a HTML

Windows 10 new web browser Edge can not save the current page as a HTML file. It is possible to open the page in Internet explorer and then save as as HTML file. Hence still Internet Explorer 11 is included in the Standard with the OS windows 10.

We can save as HTML file with the following steps:

Step 1: Select the menu on the right top corner in the Microsoft Edge

Step 2: Select the Open with Internet Explorer Option.

Step 3: It will open the current web page in a new Tab in Internet Explorer

Step 4: In Internet Explorer save the page as a HTML file by invoking the save  dialogue box by pressing Ctrl+s keys.

Windows 10 : What are the .cpl files which are in the windows directory?

What are the .cpl files which are in the windows directory?

The .cpl files representing the control panel Apps. We can run the apps either by selecting from the control panel or simply type the .cpl file name with extension in search text box.

The following are the list of .cpl files existing in the Windows 7 Version.

Sno	File Name	Description
1	appwiz.cpl	Add or Remove Programs
2	bthprops.cpl	Bluetooth Properties
3	collab.cpl	People Near Me settings
4	desk.cpl	Display Screen resolution
5	Firewall.cpl	Windows firewall
6	FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl	Flash Player Settings Manager
7	hdwwiz.cpl	Device Manager
8	igfxcpl.cpl	Intel Graphics Properties
9	inetcpl.cpl	Internet Properties
10	intl.cpl	Region and Language settings
11	irprops.cpl	Infra Red Properties
12	javacpl.cpl	Java Control panel
13	joy.cpl	Game Controllers
14	main.cpl	mouse properties
15	mmsys.cpl	Sound Properties
16	ncpa.cpl	Network Connections
17	ODBCCP32.CPL	ODBC Data Source Administrator
18	powercfg.cpl	Power Options
19	sysdm.cpl	System Properties
20	TabletPC.cpl	Pen and Touch Options
21	telephon.cpl	Phone and Modem Settings
22	timedate.cpl	Date and Time Settings
23	wscui.cpl	Action Center

If we change the name of these files then it would not be shown in control panel

Windows 10 : Features in Anniversary Update

Windows 10-Features in Anniversary Update

Microsoft is going to celebrate the Windows 10's first birthday. The new features are included in  free Anniversary Update to windows 10. The following are the included features summary:

Windows Ink

It is added for pen input in windows 10. We can use handwritten in apps.

Microsoft Edge Extension

The Anniversary Update brings support for extensions as like Chrome extensions. Microsoft is getting closer to providing a browser on Windows that could convince many to switch from Chrome.

Cortana Improvements
Cortana, the digital assistant on Windows 10 included the lock screen with the Anniversary Update.

Dark Theme and UI tweaks
The new dark theme is added in Windows 10 new.It can attracts users.

Time zone setting Automatically
If we are travelling across countries for vacation, The Pc clock will adjust automatically

Windows Hello for Apps and websites
Improved windows hello included in this Anniversary Edition. It is a best feature in Windows 10.
It scans our face and log in using a password

Windows 10 apps on Xbox One
The xbox one is added as a Windows App.

Bash on windows
The Linux command line to Windows 10, and it’s a great addition for Linux developers to access all their tools on Windows.

Project to PC
A new "project to PC" option included in this Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It’s similar to remote desktop.

New Skype app
Univeral App for Messaging

Sync your phone notifications to your PC
We can sync notifications from all phone apps up to PC. We can even reply to messages, dismiss notifications, and quickly send photos from a phone to a PC.

For More details click here

Thanks : www.theverge.com

Windows 10 : Celebrating First Anniversary of Windows 10

Celebrating First Anniversary of Windows 10

Microsoft is going to celebrate the Windows 10's first birthday in August. It gives  the free Anniversary Update for windows 10 on August 2nd with best new features included.


Features in Windows10 free Anniversary Update

Windows 10 : Speed up your Start Menu

Windows 10 Speed up your Start Menu

Are you upgrade your old Operation System with the new Operation System Window 10?

Are you want to speed up your Windows Start Menu in Windows 10?  


Use the following Tip.

Step 1: Go to System Properties either type sysdm.cpl in search field or select through Start Menu

Step 2: Select Advanced System Settings Tab 

Step 3: Select Settings in Performance Options 

Step 4: Un-check the box "Animate windows when Minimizing and Maximizing.

Select Apply Button.

That's all. Now system will not animate in the start menu.

Windows 10 : Speed up your Startup

Windows 10 Speed up your Startup

Are you upgrade your old Operation System with the new Operation System Window 10?

Are you want to speed up your Windows?

We can get the faster startup by disabling the Microsoft asking the password while starting time. It will save the time of Typing the user name and password.

Use the following Tip.

Step 1: Go to User Settings : either type netplwiz in search field or select through Start Menu

Step 2: In users tab un-check the box "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer.

That's all. Now system will not ask the Security Credentials while system starting time.

Windows 10 Enabling folders in start menu

Enabling folders in start menu

In start menu we can add the folders which we are required. 
By default File explorer and Settings folders are enabled.
If we need other folders then we can add that also by enabling from settings.

The option is available for the following folders:

File Explorer
Settings
Documents
Downloads
Music
Pictures
Videos
HomeGroup
Network
Personal folder

To enable/disable folders by selection of the following method

Step 1: Select Start menu

Step 2: Select Settings, the following screen will display

Step 3: Select Personalization

Step 4: Select Start, then following screenshot will display in screen

Step 5: Choose which folders appear on start option which is in the last option,  the following screenshot will display in screen.

Step 6: We can either on or off the folders which we are required in the start menu