INTRODUCTION.

Windows 10 is the most powerful operating system Microsoft has ever produced, but it is more complex. Although the user interface is extremely intelligent, you have to customize your experience, get the maximum performance, and dig deeper into features like Cortana voice assistant, Edge browser, and multiple desktops.

Windows 10 has been around for a while now, but if you’ve updated to Windows 8, 7, or XP, or switched from Mac or Linux, these startup tips for Windows 10 are pretty easy for you. In fact, Windows 10 has the potential to win over even the most dedicated fans of older releases of Windows and other operating systems like macOS and Linux. Windows 10 has an improved Metro UI that brings back the missed Start menu to everyone in Windows 8. It provides digital support, virtual desktop, notification center, Windows Hello – support for biometric authentication, and many more features. It mixes the best of Windows 7 and 8 in a new way and enhances user productivity.

How to sign in to Windows 10.

When you start your Windows 10 computer by pressing the power button, you will see a login screen; The computer prompts you to unlock the screen and then sign in. Click your name to enter and type in the password (if you set it). If the computer is used by different users, check below. In the left corner of the screen, you will get the list of computer users. On the right side, you will see a few icons, hover over them with your mouse cursor and you will get an idea of ​​what they are for.

 

Privacy Settings.

If you care about your privacy and do not want your (location data, your features, and more) to receive any kind of information from Microsoft, it is a good idea to spend some time in privacy with what you want and what you do not want to share with the company. Settings to find. First, go to Settings -> Privacy -> General and disable all toggles if you do not want to monitor the behavior of Windows users and show suggestions based on your behavior.

Enable Dark Mode.

Windows 10 has introduced one of the most requested features by Windows users. Users can now go to the Settings app and easily enable Dark Mode. To enable Dark Mode, go to Settings -> Personalization -> Colors and scroll down to enable Dark Mode. What I like about the dark mode here is that it is really dark, so you don’t get the dark gray you normally see on other operating systems. Also, since this is a system-enabled dark mode, all your navigation panels in Settings, File Explorer and many more applications will be turned into dark mode. This means that since the feature still requires refinement in the file browser, it’s a little harder to find what you are looking for.

 

Windows File Explorer.

This is the file manager on your computer that lets you access all your files, data, pictures, and folders. To open your files and folders on your computer, you need to go through the file browser. You can open the file browser using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + E, or click the icon on your taskbar. Once the file browser opens, you can double-click it to open any folder.

Read = 10 Easy ways to open file explorer on Windows 10

 

Larger icons in file explorer.

You can view folder icons in a list format or in grid mode. Also, the icons in the grid format are smaller by default. However, you can easily see them as center icons, large icons, or extra-large icons. Click the Display tab on the menu ribbon above and select the size you want.

 

Learn new Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts.

The fastest way to become more productive to use Windows 10 is by learning keyboard shortcuts. It will make you faster and happier too. By learning keyboard shortcuts you can perform various tasks such as open task views, Close virtual windows, etc. I have listed some keyboard shortcuts that will help you.

• Win + Tab (open Tasks View)
• Win + Left + Up (move app to top-left quadrant)
• Win + Left + Down (move app to bottom-left quadrant)
• Win + Right + Up (move app to top-right quadrant)
• Win + Right + Down (move app to bottom-right quadrant)
• Win + Ctrl + Left or Right (change virtual desktops)
• Win + Ctrl + D (new virtual desktop)
• Win + Ctrl + C (speak to Cortana)
• Win + S (view weather, news, sports, help, etc.)
• Win + Ctrl + F4 (close virtual desktop)
• Win + Up and Down (snap apps to top or bottom of the screen or maximize them)
• Ctrl + C (Copy)
• Ctrl + X (Cut)
• Ctrl + V (Paste)

 

Learning the Command Prompt.

The new Windows 10 command prompt has a constantly requested feature. It’s more accessible than ever, with support for standard copy and paste options. From here, you can easily copy and paste the text of the command prompt (cmd.exe) using the Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V key combinations, respectively. Moreover, it packs a lot of customizations under the properties option.

Extend the Battery life in windows 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The battery saver feature in Windows 10 can help you if your laptop battery is low. It is wise to limit the power consumption and push the background processes and threads to save power to allow your machine to last longer. It’s better than previous Windows versions and can be activated using this procedure: Click Start Menu> Settings> System> Battery Save.

 

Use Windows 10 Hello.

Windows Hello is a system-level biometric authentication system. It is said to be a more secure technology than traditional passwords and gives instant access to your Windows devices. However, your device must have fingerprint or camera support for this feature. You can go to Start Menu> Settings> Accounts> Sign In Options, find access to Windows Hello and set face or fingerprint settings, and after setting up, you can use your own to access Windows 10. This Windows 10 tip not only secures your account but also makes it easier to access.

 

Open Windows Clipboard.

As a beginner, you should know that Windows 10 has a new Clipboard History feature. It allows you to view all your copied items in one place. You can paste a few more items from your clipboard history wherever you want. This will be very helpful for users who use copy-paste functionality regularly. Press the Windows key + V, then you will get the Clipboard History window. From there, navigate through all the items you have copied and press Enter to paste a text or image.