Updated 02 Jan, 2017


Everything Windows 10


Accounts/Activation
1. Adult User Account
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-new-adult-user-account-windows-10/
2. Check W10 Activation
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/01/check-if-windows-10-is-activated/
3. Enable Hidden W10 Administrator Account
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/ up to and including W10
4. Disable Login Background Picture
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-windows-10-background-login-screen-picture/
5. Rename W10 Computer
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/rename-windows-10-computer/
6. Start W10 without a Password
http://www.howto-connect.com/start-windows-10-without-password/
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-automatically-login-in-windows-10/
7. PIN for authentication
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/03/05/setting-up-a-pin-on-windows-10-for-authentication/
8. Hide User Name/mail ID
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/hide-username-email-photo-windows-10-logon-screen/
9. Turn off Lock Screen ads
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-off-windows-10-lock-screen-ads/
10. Sign-In Options -- https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-sign-in-options
Microsoft info about auto sign inß
1. Press the WinKe + R combination on your keyboard.
2. Type control userpasswords2 then click on ok.
3. Make the UAC Affirmation.
4. Now switch to Users tab. Uncheck the option “Users must enter a user name and passwordto use this computer”.
5. Click on Apply. Now in Automatically sign in window type your password and confirm it.
6. Click on OK and that’s it. Now whenever you open windows, you will be automatically sign in.
Setup An Administrator Account
http://www.worldstart.com/how-do-i-setup-an-administrator-account-in-windows-10/
11. Create Local Accounts -- http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/ss/Creating-Local-Accounts-in-Windows-10.htm
or http://goo.gl/cCmJX9
12. https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tip-sign-in-options/


Color/Text -- change
1. Customize Color Appearance
http://www.eightforums.com/customization/22382-color-appearance.html
2. Change Mouse Pointer Size/Color
http://windowsable.com/how-to-change-mouse-pointer-size-and-color-in-windows-10/
3. Change Title Bar/Border Color
http://www.download3k.com/articles/How-to-Change-the-Title-Bar-http://www.download3k.com/articles/How-to-Change-the-Title-Bar-Color-in-Windows-10-01349Color-in-Windows-10-01349
http://www.nextofwindows.com/how-to-change-title-bar-color-in-windows-10
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-change-title-bar-color-in-windows-10/
http://betanews.com/2015/07/13/how-to-change-title-bar-color-windows-10
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/17/changing-the-white-windows-10-title-bar-color-the-easy-way/#comment-3538067
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-change-window-border-color-in-windows
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/19150-title-bar-text-size-change-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=Appearance%


Cortana
1. Tips for use
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/tips-get-more-out-of-cortana-windows-10/
http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/fl/Microsoft-Cortana-What-You-Need-To-Know.htm
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-turn-off-cortana-completely/
Customization
1. Personalize W10
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-quick-ways-customize-personalize-windows-10/
2. Hibernate
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-hibernate-mode-windows-10/
3. God Mode
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-god-mode-windows-10/
4. Customize Send To Menu
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/customize-add-remove-items-sendto-menu-windows
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-editing-the-send-to-menu/
5. Customize This PC
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/24/how-to-customize-this-pc-on-windows-10/
6. Windows Experience Index -- tool
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.220
7. File Explorer Layouts
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/get-the-most-out-of-file-explorer-layouts/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/display-all-windows-10-apps-file-explorer/
8. Make Command Promt Transparent
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-command-prompt-transparent
9. Create Mobile Hotspot with W10 Anniversary Update
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/how-to-enable-and-configure-a-mobile-hotspot-in-windows-10-anniversary-update/
10. Restart Windows Explorer Manually to Avoid a System Restart
http://www.guidingtech.com/4708/restart-windows-explorer/
11. http://winaero.com/blog/enable-the-legacy-windows-7-like-boot-menu-in-windows-10/


Default Program
1. Make any Program a Default Program
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/16/how-to-make-any-program-the-default-on-windows-10/?_m=3n%2E0038%2E1824%2Ecc0ao03z91%2E1wct
2. Change One Drive Default Location & Sharing Items
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-onedrive-default-location-windows+10/
http://www.groovypost.com/news/microsoft-makes-sharing-from-onedrive-easier/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/onedrive-universal-app-returns-to-windows-10/
https://askleo.com/windows-10-changed-setting-default-programs/?awt_l=DXqIhA&awt_m=JuNErWIpz3dfbL&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=20161129&utm_medium=email&utm_content=featured
3. Change Default Edge Search Engine
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-search-engine-microsoft-edge-windows-10/
http://www.groovypost.com/unplugged/change-default-web-browser-windows-10/
4.Install/start Edge
http://superuser.com/questions/949294/how-to-install-start-the-new-windows-10-edge-browser
5. Edge Extensions
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/the-5-essential-extensions-for-microsoft-edge-and-how-to-use-them/
6. Backup/Restore W10 File Associations
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/backup-restore-windows-10-file-associations/
7. Add Copy/Move To to the R click Menu
https://davescomputertips.com/add-copy-to-move-to-to-windows-right-click-menu/


Desktop
1. Easier to see Hi Res DT Displays
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-desktop-easier-see-high-resolution-displays/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-fuzzy-windows-10-fonts-high-resolution-displays/
2. Fix Lost/Moved Icons
https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-fix-lost-icons-on-windows-10-desktop/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/stop-desktop-icons-changing-position-after-screen-refresh/
3. Universal App Shortcuts
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-desktop-shortcuts-windows-10-universal-apps/
4. Update Shortcut
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-windows-update-shortcut-windows-10/
5. Enable Peek Preview
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-desktop-peek-preview-windows-10/
6. Virtual DT shortcuts
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/windows-10-virtual-desktop-shortcuts/


Features
1. Worthy Unknown Features
https://davescomputertips.com/6-windows-10-features-you-may-not-know-about/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/eight-lesser-known-windows-10-features-and-settings-worth-exploring.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
2. Configuration Tips
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/07/20/five-windows-10-configuration-tips-for-new-or-upgraded-systems/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1676%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1qq3
http://www.howtogeek.com/221973/what-is-tablet-mode-in-windows-10-and-how-to-turn-it-on-and-off/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/working-in-tablet-mode-in-windows-10-anniversary-update/
3. Configure Printer
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-configure-printer-windows-10/
4. Improve W10 Search
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/09/01/how-to-make-windows-10s-search-lightning-fast-and-more-useful/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-windows-10-advanced-search-options/
5. Manage Download Location
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/manage-windows-10-download-locations/
6. W10 Storage
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-windows-10-storage-sense/
7. List of Shell Commands
http://winaero.com/blog/list-of-shell-commands-in-windows-10/
8. Open File Explorer to This PC
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-file-explorer-open-this-pc-not-quick-access/
https://davescomputertips.com/open-file-explorer-to-this-pc-rather-than-quick-access-in-windows-10/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
9. Slide Shutdown
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-slide-shutdown-windows-10-pc-like-windows-phone/
10. battery
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-battery-saver-long-battery-life-laptop/battery-life-laptop/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/generate-battery-report-windows-10/


11. Keyboard Shortcuts
http://www.windows10update.com/windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts/
12. Maintenance
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-maintenance-changed-need-consider/
13. Control Panel
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-traditional-control-panel-familiar-utilities-windows-10/
14. Clear space on the Taskbar
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-up-space-windows-10-taskbar/
15. Manage Auto Play
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-manage-autoplay-external-devices-windows-10/
16. Files & Folders
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-files-folders-file-explorer/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/configure-windows-10-file-history/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/burn-files-data-dvd-cd-windows-10/
17. Scroll inactive Background Windows
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/scroll-inactive-background-windows-by+hovering-over-them/
18. Access StartUP
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/27564-startup-apps-shortcut-create-windows-10-a.html


19. Adjust Display Settings
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-display-settings/
20. Windows Experience Index -- WEI
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.220
21. Quick Access
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-windows-10-quick-access-history-file-explorer/
https://davescomputertips.com/make-file-explorer-open-to-this-pc-in-windows-10/?
22. Backup
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-storage-spaces-windows-10


23. Free Drive Space
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/free-up-drive-space-windows-10-pcs-guide/
24. Sticky Notes
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Using-Sticky-Notes
25. Tips Tricks and Shorcuts
http://www.zdnet.com/article/ed-botts-windows-10-tip-roundup/
26. Clear Jump Lists (also is done with C Cleaner if not unchecked from default)
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-windows-10-jump-lists/
27. Remove Icon Check Boxes -- http://www.groovypost.com/tips/remove-windows-icon-check-boxes/
28. Share files over Bluetooth -- http://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-bluetooth-windows-10/
29. Adjust Cursor and Mouse Pointer
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/increase-mouse-pointer-size-color-windows-10/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto-increase-windows-10-cursor-thickness/
30. Lesser Known Features
http://askbobrankin.com/ten_windows_10_features_you_didnt_know_about.html
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/eight-lesser-known-windows-10-features-and-settings-worth-exploring.htm
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/eight-lesser-known-windows-10-features-and-settings-worth-exploring.htm
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-national-holidays-to-windows-10-calendar-app/
31. Reduce File HistorySize in W10
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/07/08/reduce-file-history-size-windows-10/
32. How to Pair a Bluetooth Device in W10
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/pair-a-bluetooth-device-with-windows-10/
33. Find Your Systems Complete Specifications
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-your-systems-complete-specifications-in-windows-10/
34.Window 7 User’s Guide to Getting the Most Out of Windows 10
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/tutorial-windows-10-for-the-windows-7-user/
35. Create Hot Keys
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-create-your-own-hotkeys/
36. Disabling Mouse Wake-Up
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-how-to-disable-mouse-wake-up/
37. Getting Your Recovery Code
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-how-to-get-ms-recovery-code/
38. http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-tip-find-out-what-a-process-does-the-easy-way/
39. https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10s-quick-assist-built-in-remote-access-app/




Games
1. W7 Games for W10 in one package
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/get-classic-windows-7-games-windows-8-and-10-free.htm
or http://goo.gl/aq4AAS


Help/Fixes
1. Basic Help
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/can-get-help-windows-10/
2. Fix High RAM/CPU usage
http://www.bidnessetc.com/business/how-to-fix-windows-10-system-ntoskrnlexe-process-high-ram-cpu-usage/
3. Fixwin 10 program
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/10/29/fix-and-repair-windows-10-issues-with-fixwin-10/
-- http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-free-tools-fix-problem-windows-10/
4. Reclaim Disk Space -- http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-windows-10-settings-app-reclaim-disk
5. Change Time/Date -- http://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-windows-10-time-date-pc/
6. Turn off W10 Features
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/06/18/turn-off-windows-10-features/
7. Apps to be tried
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-neglected-windows-10-apps-must-try/
8. Find and install Desktop Programs
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-or-reinstall-desktop-programs-and-apps-in-windows-10/
9. Repair broken W10 Install
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/repairing-a-broken-windows-10-installation/
10. 20 Fixes for Update Issues
http://www.infoworld.com/article/3066815/microsoft-windows/20-fixes-for-a-windows-10-update-meltdown.html
11. https://davescomputertips.com/fix-missing-taskbar-in-windows-8-10/
12. Top 10 Annoyances of W10 Fixes
http://askbobrankin.com/fixes_for_top_windows_10_annoyances.html
13. Fix The UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME Error
http://www.windowswally.com/how-to-fix-the-unmountable_boot_volume-error/
14. Stop What’s Revving Your CPU Fan Constantly in Windows 10
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/stop-whats-revving-your-cpu-fan-constantly-in-windows-10/
15. Fix a Black Screen
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-black-screen-windows-10/
16. adjust jump lists to show more pinned items
Change Number of items included in a W10 Taskbar item Jumplist


Incorrectly editing the Windows Registry file could break your computer. Create a Restore Point before making any changes.
1. To increase the number of pinned items displayed, change the maximum number of jump list items associated with a particular key in the Windows Registry file.
2. Press Windows key + R or right-click the Start Menu icon and navigate to the Run command to open the Run prompt : Type regedit into the box and click OK.
3. Navigate to this set of keys in the Windows Registry:


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced


Pay very close attention to each item as this is where an error might occur.
4. Look through the list in the right-hand pane until you find this DWORD: JumpListItems_Maximum
If that DWORD is not available (copy the DWORD item above) then it is necessary to create one and here is how:
a. Right-click the key to which you wish to add the new DWORD value. A pop-up menu opens up.
b. Point to "New" and choose "DWORD Value" from the drop-down menu options. A new DWORD value displays on the right pane as "NewValue#1." Rename it by right-clicking it and choosing "Rename." Paste the DWORD item.
5. Right-click the JumpListItems_Maximum DWORD just created and select Modify. Click the Decimal radio button and change the number to a value that works for you. I selected 30.
17. Windows 10 Won’t Boot? Fix it with Startup Repair and BootRec Commands
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-windows-10-wont-boot-startup-repair-bootrec/


Manage Notification Tray Items
1. Icons
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/03/11/manage-and-display-system-tray-icons-in-windows-10/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-disable-annoying-app-notifications/
2. Quick Action Tiles
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/customize-quick-action-tiles-windows-10-action-center/


Networking
1. Map a Drive
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/map-network-drive-windows-10/
2. Find an IP address
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-windows-10-device-ip-address/
3. Here is some information about how to be sure you can share and open files and folders from one computer to another using W10. Many users when trying to do this from within Explorer\Network run in to a problem with a window asking the user to "Enter Network Credentials". After much searching for the correct information on the internet, I made a call to Microsoft and spoke to a tech support person who over the span of 2 hours tried a variety of methods of being able to access files on the DT and two laptops when all three showed up just fine as being on the Network.
I won't get into all the details as it was primarily one computer that had the issue and the final solution is now added below.
The key to this process which ends up with the process working correctly on Windows 10 is to add each computer the the Homegroup.
here are a couple of links on how to create a homegroup
1. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-set-up-a-homegroup-network-in-windows-10.html
2. http://www.howto-connect.com/create-a-homegroup-in-windows-10-quick-easy/
next you will want to know how to join another computer to the newly created Homegroup.
http://www.techulator.com/resources/13462-How-to-join-Homegroup-from-Windows-10-and-share-files-and-printers.aspx
Now you are ready to proceed to being able to view the contents of shared files or folders on the computers on your Network and Homegroup.
Below are the steps we did to successfully setup the folder sharing in your network.
1. Add the PC to homegroup network
2. Set the specified folders for sharing
3. Edit the permission
1. Once you choose the file/folder that you want to give permission, right click on it.
2. Click on properties and go to security tab, check whether any permission have been set.
3. After you have viewed the permissions that are already set, you can now click on the Advanced Button that is right below the "Permissions for Authenticated Users"
4. Once you have clicked Advanced, a box like this should appear, the "Permission Entries" box, which shows all the permissions that are set for the users. Now, after you have spotted the user whose permissions you wish to change, click "Change Permissions.
5. Click on the user you would like to edit, and then click the option that says "Change Permissions" which is right below the box.
6. Once that is clicked, you are going to get the same box pop up, but this time, you can actually edit the options. You do that by clicking the "Administrators" user again, and this time, you are going to click the "Edit" option.


2. How to Forget a Wireless Network
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/forget-wireless-network-windows-10-macos


On Screen Keyboard
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/tips-tricks-using-windows-10-onscreen-keyboard/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/17/windows-10-display-taskbar-and-on-screen-keyboard/
Restart Options
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7370-restart-computer-windows-10-a.htm
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/17159-safe-mode-add-boot-options-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=General%20Tips


Remove, bypass, reset or disable items in W 10
1. Remove Get Office
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-remove-get-office-windows-10
2. Remove Startup Apps
http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-add-or-remove-startup-apps-in-windows-10/
3. Autoplay
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-manage-autoplay-external-devices-windows-10/
4. Remove Core Apps
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/02/how-to-remove-core-apps-in-windows-10/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/06/22/geek-uninstaller-remove-windows-apps/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-uninstall-update-windows-10-universal-apps/
5. Remove Background Apps
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-windows-10-background-apps/
6. Notification sounds
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-off-change-windows-10-notification-sounds/
7. Limit Recycle Bin Space
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/limite-disk-drive-space-used-recycle-bin-windows-10/
8. Remove W10 Photo Viewer
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/replace-photo-viewer-windows-10-after-clean-install/
9. Reset Edge
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/20/reset-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-microsoft-edge-default-settings/
10. Disable Skype Host exe
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/27/disable-skypehost-exe-windows-skype-on-windows-10/
11. Turn off P2P update app share
https://davescomputertips.com/turn-off-peer-to-peer-update-app-sharing-in-windows-10/
12. Lock Screen Ads
https://www.404techsupport.com/2016/02/windows10-lock-screen-ads/
13. Action Center
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-action-center-windows-10/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/16/hide-disable-action-center-windows-10/
14. Remove MSI Consumer Experience
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/03/02/turn-off-microsoft-consumer-experience/


15. RUNTIME BROKER
Runtime Broker is a service called Time Broker, which can be disabled through editing the registry.
Before editing, the original value was 3. Set to 4 to disable. Just change the 3 to a 4 through the MODIFY menu selection.
If any issue is found simply reverse the process.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Right-click on the Start Menu Icon.
Go to RUN and type regedit.exe and select OK.


Find the following entry: Scroll and use down arrows to get to each place in the Path shown


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TimeBroker] (Click and then scroll to ) "Start"=dword:00000003


THEN
Click on "Start" > go to Edit on the Menu Bar> Modify > and when dialogue box opens
Change the 3 to a 4.
exit regedit and reboot your system
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TimeBroker] "Start"=dword:00000004
4 is Disabled, 3 is Manual and 2 is Automatic startup.
After this edit, Runtime Broker no longer runs and the CPU at idle is now only 0 to 1 or 2 percent. Even though I have followed the above procedure, RTB still runs but at a very low RAM usage.
No adverse affects after disabling Runtime Broker on my system.
Although it is supposed to be neceessary to run Modern Apps, because I seldom use the Start Menu, I have seen no issue that bothers me other than my Weather App does not run in real time but by simply clicking on it, I get any results of value.


16. Make W10 Look & Feel like W7
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-make-windows-10-look-and-feel-windows-7.htm


Safe Mode
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/boot-windows-10-safe-mode/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/boot-windows-10-safe-mode/
https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1013074/
http://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-2-ways-to-safe-mode/
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/17159-safe-mode-add-boot-options-windows-10-a.html -- this is the best option to have available for a machine that needs to go to safemode before a full bootup.


Security
1. Windows Defender
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/11/30/add-adware-protection-to-windows-defender/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/tutorial-using-windows-defender-update-definitions-and-scan-for-viruses/
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3569-windows-defender-real-time-protection-turn-off-windows-10-a.html
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/05/manage-windows-defender-notifications/
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/offline-mode-makes-windows-defender-even-smarter.htm




2. Secure W 10
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-secure-windows-10-the-paranoids-guide/
3. Stop Cortana's Data Gathering
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-turn-cortana-and-stop-personal-data-gathering-windows-10
4. Updates & Security
http://windows.about.com/od/windowsforbeginners/tp/Updates-and-Security-in-Windows-10.htm
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/12/01/w10privacy-update-brings-even-more-privacy-option
5. Privacy Issues
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/understanding-and-dealing-windows-10-privacy-issue.htm
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7032-diagnostic-usage-data-settings-change-windows-10-a.html
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/spybot-anti-beacon-prevent microsoft-spying-windows-10/
6. Your Location known by W10 -- http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/fl/Location-in-Windows-10-What-You-Need-to-Know.htm
7. Find Saved WiFi Passwords
http://windows.about.com/od/networkconnect/ss/How-to-Find-Your-Saved-Wi-Fi-Passwords-on-Windows.htm
or http://goo.gl/0iZ2ht


Start Menu
1. Don't exceed 512 Items
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/09/16/make-sure-your-windows-10-start-menu-does-not-exceed-512-items/
2. Customize Start Menu
http://www.howtogeek.com/197836/8-ways-to-customize-the-windows-10-start-menu/
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/windows-10-start-menu-explained-how-customize-and-use-it.htm
3. Guide to the Start Menu
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/guide-windows-10-start-menu/
4. Live Tiles
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/hide-those-annoying-live-tiles-win10-start-menu.htm
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-live-tile-groups-windows-10-start-menu/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-fourth-live-tile-column-windows-10-start/
http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/fl/Windows-10-Start-Menu-What-are-promoted-tiles.htm
or http://goo.gl/jbbgSR
5. Add RUN to Start Menu
http://www.windowsbleu.com/2014/10/how-to-add-run-to-start-menu-in-windows.html
6. Weather/Calendar
. http://www.groovypost.com/howto/display-weather-windows-10-calendar-app/
7. Adjust W10 Start Menu
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-get-windows-7-start-menu-windows-10.htm
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-ban-app-suggestions-from-windows-10s-start-menu/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/display-all-windows-10-apps-file-explorer/
http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/tp/Get-that-Windows-10-Start-Menu-Organized-Part-2.htm
http://www.worldstart.com/uninstall-start-menu-apps-in-windows-10/print
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6463/stupid-geek-tricks-how-to-open-the-start-menu-folder-in-windows-7/
https://www.techjunkie.com/add-files-folders-windows-10-start-menu/
8. Pin Settings
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/20/pin-windows-settings-to-the-windows-10-start-menu/
9. First Letter Find
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-windows-10-apps-first-letter-start-menu/
10. Pin Edge
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/pin-websites-edge-browser-windows-10-start-menu/
11. Universal Apps
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-universal-apps-menus/menus/
12. SendTo and Open Start Menu/manually add programs
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/customize-the-windows-vista-send-to-menu/
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6463/stupid-geek-tricks-how-to-open-the-start-menu-folder-in-windows-7/ also works in W10
http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/manually-adding-programs-to-the-windows-10-start-menu/
http://www.howtogeek.com/225654/how-to-organize-and-add-shortcuts-to-the-all-apps-list-on-windows-10/ -- this is most important to read as much of the information needed is found by scrolling down
Here is the info that is needed to do the whole task
add Programs from the Start Menu to the Send To Menu using the link supplied above
browse to the Start Menu>Programs folder
If you have multiple programs under any specific category create a folder here for those shortcuts to the program to reside which you will add from the instruction below.
Next, in order to add something to the start menu, it MUST be a shortcut so now from wherever you store non installed applications, R click the .exe and use Send To Desktop (create shortcut)
Next -- open the Desktop folder from Explorer. Find the app shortcut on the Desktop and Send To Programs (to create this see the link above)
By having the Programs folder open, if you have a folder contained therein which will have multiple programs of similar type then either drag/drop & use Ctrl + to create a copy or R click and drag and from the flyout menu in the destination folder click on "copy here".
Of course if you just use the Send To, later you can create a folder of similar programs if needed and drag the shortcuts to that folder.
13. Pin your favorite folders to the Start menu
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-pin-your-favorite-folders-to-the-start-menu/


Superpower
1. Access
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-windows-superpowers-access/
2. EI
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.220 --Windows 10 Experience Index
System Restore
1. Delete Restore Points
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/delete-restore-points-windows-10-reclaim-disk-space/
2. Factory Reset/Restore
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/system-restore-factory-reset-work-windows-10/
3. Create Shortcut
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/51177-system-protection-properties-shortcut-create.html --for W10 also
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16236-restore-point-context-menu-add-w
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4543-system-restore-point-shortcut-create-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=Sh
4. How to Enable System Restore
http://www.tekrevue.com/how-to-enable-system-restore-windows-10/
Taskbar
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-advanced-taskbar-tweaks-windows-10/


Task Manager
1. How to Use
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-use-the-windows-task-manager/
2. Tricks
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-windows-task-manager-tricks-didnt-know/
Time Zones
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-extra-clock-different-time-zones-windows-10/


Tutorials/Books
1. Training Videos
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/free-windows-10-training-videos.htm


http://www.windows10update.com/free-windows-10-training-videos/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1977-windows-10-tutorial-index.html
https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/power-tools-for-https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/power-tools-for-windows-10-16405?l=2xJ2DdeUC_506573942windows-10-16405?l=2xJ2DdeUC_506573942
W10 Beginners Guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZqKyhfD7-E


2. Learn W10 E Book
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/start-learning-windows-10-free-book.htm
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mssmallbiz/2016/07/10/free-thats-right-im-giving-away-millions-of-free-microsoft-ebooks-again-including-windows-10-office-365-office-2016-power-bi-azure-windows-8-1-office-2013-sharepoint-2016-sha/


3. Complete Guide to W10
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/5213/complete-guide-to-windows-10
http://www.windows10update.com/windows-10-tutorials/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support?ocid=win10_wol_legacy
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/windows10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/windows?os=windows-10
4. Shortcuts
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts/
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=faq-Windows-10&faq=43 -- shutdown shortcuts
5. Forums
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/
6. W10 Demo -- http://www.groovypost.com/howto/test-demo-windows-10-without-installing/


Upgrading/updating to Windows 10
1. Don't Want W10?
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/dont-want-windows-10-check-your-windows-update-settings-now.htm
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/03/25/never-10-prevent-windows-10-upgrades/
2. Upgrade Assistant
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/12/win10-wizard-is-a-windows-10-upgrade-assistant/
3. MS ISO Images
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/17/download-windows-7-and-8-1-iso-images-from-microsoft/ -- scroll to the W10 info
4. Post Install Configurations
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/top-configurations-after-windows-10-upgrade/
5. Upgrade to Pro via Media Creation Tool
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-media-creation-tool-upgrade-pro-instead-home-version/
this link relates to a specific old update but has info that W10 users may find of value for issues related to other updates
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-windows-10-november-update-1511-manually-media-creation-tool/


6. Clean Install
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/30/how-to-clean-install-windows-10-directly-without-upgrade/
7. Learn about Updates before Install
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/10-things-check-before-installing-windows-10/
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/10/14/how-to-find-out-more-about-windows-updates-before-you-install-them/
http://windows.about.com/od/windowsforbeginners/tp/Navigating-Microsofts-site-for-Windows-10-update-histories.htm
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/defer-block-uninstall-windows-10-updates/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/managing-windows-update-behavior-using-active-hours-and-restart-options/


8. Revert from W 10 Install
http://www.windows10update.com/uninstall-windows-10-return-windows-xp-windows-7-windows-8-1/
http://askbobrankin.com/tip_the_windows_10_secret_microsoft_wont_tell_you.html?awt_l=AdDVh&awt_m=JkozZsf4leP6SL
9. W 10 Setup Media
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/5162/windows-10-tip-create-windows-10-setup-media-the-right-way
10. Downloading W10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/your-pc-may-have-been-uploading-windows-10-others-without-you-knowing-it.htm
11. Upgrade 32 Bit to 64 Bit
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/upgrade-32-bit-64-bit-windows-10/
12. Prevent/install or update drivers with W10 Update
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930 -- prevent
http://www.windows10update.com/how-to-install-or-update-windows-10-drivers/
https://davescomputertips.com/fix-incompatible-graphics-display-prevents-windows-10-upgrade/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
or https://goo.gl/dYWYj1
13. 3 must DO's after upgrade
https://davescomputertips.com/3-must-do-things-after-upgrading-to-windows-10/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
14. Ultimate W10 FAQ
http://www.windows10update.com/2016/08/the-ultimate-windows-10-upgrade-faq-page/
15. Install W10 & Keep your current Windows version
http://askbobrankin.com/howto_install_windows_10_and_keep_the_windows_you_have_now.html?awt_l=AdDVh&awt_m=InPzYOYTBeP6SL
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-lock-in-your-free-windows-10-upgrade-and-keep-using-your-old-windows-version/
16. Windows 10 Is Still Free
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-how-to-get-windows-10-free
17. Contact MS Support if Deadline of July 29, 2016 is missed
http://www.groovypost.com/news/microsoft-recommending-contact-support-extend-windows-10-upgrade/support-extend-windows-10-upgrade/
18. W10 Upgrade Available with W7/8 product keys
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-free-upgrade-is-still-available-using-windows-7-and-8-product-keys/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/07/29/you-can-still-grab-a-free-windows-10-upgrade-after-july-29-2016/
19. Find W10 Version
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/07/24/windows-10-versions/
20. Link W10 License to MS account
http://www.windows10deployment.com/how-to-link-windows-10-license-microsoft-account/


W10 Anniversary Edition
BUILD 1607


General Information
1. Update coming to W10 Anniversary Edition
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/working-in-tablet-mode-in-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/using-Windows-10-improved-color-personalization-settings/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/customize-taskbar-settings-in-the-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://www.windows10update.com/2016/08/what-is-the-windows-10-anniversary-update/
2. Before you do the Upgrade READ THIS
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/windows-10-anniversary-update-what-you-need-know-now.htm
or http://goo.gl/EUjMJv
There are some sublinks in the text in the above link which MUST be viewed also.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/3104389/microsoft-windows/the-case-against-windows-10-anniversary-update-grows.html
http://www.windows10update.com/2016/08/windows-10-anniversary-update-hides-partitions-install/
Delay the Upgrade
http://www.windows10update.com/2016/08/how-to-delay-the-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://askbobrankin.com/postpone_the_windows_10_anniversary_update.html
Uninstall the update
http://windowsreport.com/remove-windows-10-anniversary-update/
3. How to Fix AE Upgrade Issues
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-most-common-windows-10-setup-errors-issues/
http://www.infoworld.com/article/3053701/microsoft-windows/block-windows-10-forced-updates-without-breaking-your-machine-part-2.html
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-anniversary-update-freezing-microsoft-offers-temporary-fix/
http://www.windowscentral.com/windows10-anniversary-update-common-problems-how-fix
4. Download AE
http://www.windows10update.com/2016/08/download-official-windows-10-anniversary-update-iso-files/
http://www.windows10update.com/2016/08/download-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/3-ways-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://www.groovypost.com/how-to-use-digital-license-to-manage-and-activate-windows-10-anniversary-update-licenses/
5. Remove GWX & other space saving methods
https://askleo.com/time-remove-gwx-control-panel/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/save-gbs-of-space-after-windows-10-anniversary-update/
6. Update Video
http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/windows-10-update-settings-and-manually-updating/




AE also known as Redstone -- next will be items that pertain to the Anniversary Edition -- REDSTONE that are changes from the original 2015 and updates for W10
1. Add a Favorite program to top of Start Menu
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/03/favorite-programs-top-windows-10s-start-menu/
2. Cool new features of Redstone
http://lifehacker.com/all-the-coolest-features-of-windows-10s-anniversary-upd-1784698775
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-a-calendar-event-from-the-taskbar-in-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/15/change-file-locations-cortana-search/
3. Cortana
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-turn-off-cortana-completely/
4. Shutdown One Drive
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-shut-down-onedrive-completely/
5. MS Edge Favorites/Extensions
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/24/favorites-microsoft-edge/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/import-favorites-into-microsoft-edge/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/25/edgemanage-favorites/
http://www.winbeta.org/news/free-edge-extensions-launched-week
https://davescomputertips.com/install-manage-extensions-in-edge/
6. Choose Items for Notification Tray
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-tip-choose-which-icons-appear-in-system-tray/
7. Many Tutorials including basics for W10 and updates of Redstone
http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/master-the-basics-of-microsoft-windows-10-on-desktop-and-tablet-with-our-free-video-tutorials/
8. Understanding Compressed Memory
http://windowsitpro.com/windows-10/understanding-compressed-memory-windows-10-anniversary-edition




Virtual Devices
1. Copy files
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/attach-copy-files-vhd-windows-10/
2. Use Virtual Desktops
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-virtual-desktops-windows-10/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/06/15/vdesk-virtual-desktops-windows-10/


Wifi
1. Hotspot
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-wi-fi-hotspot/
2. Delete old Networks
https://davescomputertips.com/delete-old-wi-fi-networks-in-windows-10/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/18/remove-old-wireless-networks-in-http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/18/remove-old-wireless-networks-in-windows-10/windows-10/
3. Find Passwords
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-wi-fi-network-passwords-windows-10/








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