A few Win 10 Tips

[Corrine]

Underline & Highlight Menu Shortcut Keys in Windows 10

[Dude111]

1. Go to 'Power Options'
2. Click on 'Change plan settings'
3. Click on 'Change advanced power settings'
4. Scroll down until ya get to the "Display" section and click on the plus sign to show sub-menus...
5. Click on the plus sign next to 'Dimmed display brightness'
6. Change the settings to 100% (ie: brightness level for when the display is dimmed)
7. Hit OK to save and restart,..


Another supposed "feature" that makes it harder for people I have read so I wanted to share it....

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Start System Restore when you cannot log into Windows (from Advanced Boot) | Digital Citizen

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Updated 16 January 2018: 

FAQ: How to manage Windows 10 updates by Ed Bott.

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OneDrive is one of my favorite programs.  If you're not sure how to use it, this will help:  Beginner's guide to Microsoft OneDrive on Windows 10 | Windows Central

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Learn about the many changes to Search introduced in the Fall Creator's Update in Inspired by Insiders — Search for Windows - Windows Insider

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Learn about the new Settings options introduced in the Windows 10 April Update, Version 1803:  List of new options in Windows 10 Settings.

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How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro for free | ZDNet

You've got a new PC running Windows 10 Home. You want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Here's how to get that upgrade for free. All you need is a Pro/Ultimate product key from an older version of Windows.

[satrow]

Bott's "(maybe we should just call it Windows for Cheapskates)" feels pretty insulting from where I sit  :o

[Corrine]

Good point, satrow.  Besides, when people are looking to purchase a new device, economics likely is a major factor and may not be aware of the differences between the versions.

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Added in the Windows 10 October Update (Version 1903), it is now possible to search within the Calendar app.  This feature is also available in Outlook.com and Office 365 accounts.

More at Windows 10 Tip: Searching within the Calendar app | Windows Experience Blog.

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Here is the list followed by complete details of Windows 10 v1903 features-

• Blurred Background on Login Screen
• ]Search, and Cortana are no longer together
• Sleeker Start Menu & Start Menu Service
• Action Center & Quick Buttons changes
• Light Theme for those who dont like too much black.
• Improved Storage settings.
• Search changes & details
• Voice Activation settings
• Windows Update Feature with auto-rollback
• Reserved Storage
• Automatic Troubleshooting
• Windows Sandbox
• Windows Security
• Linux on Windows enhancements
• Other features.

See Windows 10 v1903 May 2019 Update New Features List for further information.

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From Windows Recovery Environment explained - Microsoft Tech Community:

The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 10, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from external media, such as a USB stick. WinRE is also used during the Windows update process to apply updates in specific paths or phases. (This process is sometimes referred to as SafeOS.)

In this post, we're going to walk you through the tools in WinRE, offer tips and tricks for using it effectively, and, while we're at it, clear up common misconceptions around WinRE. We'll also show how WinRE can enable a Windows 10 device that might have issues starting or applying the latest updates, get back to a good state.

See the complete article for the many options available.