9 settings, Windows 10, that will facilitate your life
Educational Program Vindovs / / December 19, 2019
1. Dark interface theme
The ability to switch to the dark theme was one of the most anticipated Windows functions. After all, with such a lack of light color scheme less eyestrain. Previously set black background interface can be via registry changes tenth version of the OS. But the developers listen to the users and to update the Windows 10 Anniversary Update finally added a simple official way.
Opening the section "Settings» → «Personalization» → «Colors", you will see at the bottom of the item "Select the default application mode." If you activate here the dark mode, the background of the Windows interface part switched to black. The same applies to some of the standard and third-party applications from the Windows Store.
Separately, you can turn a dark theme in Edge browser. To do this, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the program window, then click "Options" and under the item "Subject Selection", select "Dark".
By the way, if you prefer Google Chrome, you can download dark theme from the Google store and even set extension for night mode.
2. Night Display mode
Sitting at the computer at night, you could notice how quickly tired eyes. This is because the display is too bright at night for a room without sunlight.
Microsoft has taken care of the problem and to upgrade from Windows 10 Creators Update to add a special color display mode "Night light». It can be configured in "Settings» → «System» → «Display».
When this mode is active, the system changes the color temperature so that they do not tire the eyes in a dark room.
3. Auto cleaning disc
As Windows use it accumulates residual files and other debris that clogs the hard drive and slow down your operating system. There are many third party tools that solve these problems. But the standard solution until recently did not exist.
After upgrading to Windows 10 Creators Update appears in the system toolWhich clears the memory device. Activate and configure it in the section «Settings» → «System» → «Store" under the item "Memory Control".
4. Default Applications
In Windows 10, there is a set of standard applications, with which you can work with music, videos, web pages and other files without third-party software. For each file type by default, the system uses one of the preset programs (or warns that it is not supported). That's why, when you, for example, click on the downloaded music track, Windows immediately play it back in the player Groove.
But if you want to replace your standard player, browser, and other third-party program, it is most convenient to do in a special section of the settings. Open the "Settings» → «Applications» → «Applications by default" and select here the installed programs you want Windows to use by default for a variety of tasks.
5. Windows password account
Password supplied on the Windows account, protect personal data and user settings. This function is relevant for you if a computer has physical access to unauthorized persons. Of course, if a good try, this protection can be circumvented. But in most situations in life it will be enough.
put password on Windows 10, Remove it, or lose, if you forget, you can see "Settings» → «Accounts» → «Input parameters."
6. The launch window "Explorer"
By default, when you run the "Explorer" in Windows 10 opens a window quick access to frequently visited folders and files last viewed. Perhaps this option you entirely satisfied. However, in previous versions of the "Explorer" immediately opened section "This computer", and there are users who are used to it.
If you are one of them or you just easier to see at a glance in the "Explorer" local disk, you can restore the old look. To do this, open the "Explorer", click "View» → «Settings" and in "Open Explorer to" select "This computer".
7. Hidden items and file extensions
Windows for a long time allows you to hide files and folders, making them invisible. Thus convenient to hide a directory with important content that you do not accidentally delete anything desired. Make the object can be visible or hidden via the context menu: just right click on the file or folder, click "Properties" and add or remove the checkbox next to the item "Hidden."
In addition, for the convenience of the end of the name of each file, the system can display its extension: .exe, .png, .docx or lettering any other format.
By default, Windows 10 does not display items that have been hidden by developers or by the user, as well as file extensions. But you might want to display them. For example, to get to a hidden folder or see a photograph Format.
To reveal hidden objects or file extensions, open the "Explorer", click "View" and select the desired items: "Hidden items" or "file name extensions."
8. Notifications and quick actions
Windows 10 displays a notification screen as a typical mobile OS. That you are not distracted by anything extra, you can configure them in the "Settings» → «System» → «alert and action." Here you can choose what type of message will fall on the screen and set the notification settings individually for each application.
In this section, you can also select the buttons for quick action, which will be displayed in the system tray. They allow, for example, to instantly activate the night mode display, adjust the brightness or add notes in OneNote.
9. System Restore Service
Errors in the system or third-party software, as well as incorrect user actions may result in a failure of Windows.
Fortunately, there is a mechanism that returns the operating system to its normal state. It is about service recovery. It creates a copy of important system components each time you update the Windows, the driver or install a new program, and saves it to the hard drive. In most cases, you can restore normal operation of the system from such backups (recovery points).
To go to the service settings, type in the search for the Windows "Recovery", click on the result and click in the window "Setting System Restore."
Once on the tab "System Protection", select your system disk (usually drive C), and click on "Customize" and turn on the system security. Then specify the amount of disk space that will be allotted for backups. The more space, the more restore points will be at your disposal. When it is finished, the new terms will supersede the old ones. After all, click OK.
Now, if the need arises, you can restore the old status of Windows, Returning to the tab "System Protection". To do this, here there is a button "Restore".
But keep in mind that the backups do not contain complete image of Windows, and only essential system files.
10. screen calibration
Windows has a built-in display calibrator, with which you can improve the quality of color reproduction. The program will display a simple step by step instructions. Having done all she will tell you adjust the monitor optimally. No special knowledge is not required for this.
To start the calibrator, type in the search system of the word "calibration" and click on the found item. Then, follow the instructions of the system.
11. Action Log Settings
Upgrading Windows Update April 10, 2018 added to the system function "Action Log". With its help, you can always see what documents and Web pages you interact in the last few days, and return to work on them. And in the magazine can be displayed actions not only from the current computer, but also from all other devices connected to your Microsoft account.
To set up the story of action, go to "Start» → «Settings» → «Privacy» → «Action Log." Check "Allow Windows to collect actions from this computer" if it was not enabled by default. Then check the box "Allow Windows to synchronize my actions from that computer to the cloud," if you want to the current computer data appearing on other connected devices.
When done, click on the icon near the icon 'Start' on the taskbar. You will see a timeline at which you can see the previously opened documents.
12. The parameters of the system upgrade
Windows can bother proposals to upgrade at the most inopportune moment. And sometimes it reboots the computer when you do not expect this at all. To protect yourself from such cases, set the so-called "period of activity." This is the time of day during which you usually work at the computer. Windows will not be updated in the specified hours.
To configure the "active period", go to "Start» → «Settings» → «Update Windows» and click "Change period of activity." Specify the schedule for the computer and save the changes.