Many hidden features can be done In Windows 10. Since it first released in 2015 and until now, Windows 10 has undergone several updates. The most recent version is Windows 10 creator update. This article is still about the features of Windows 10, specially about 12 best things that you can do on Windows 10.
As we know that, Windows 10 get a good response among its users. Yes, naturally, because this windows has improved itself since Windows 8 failed on market. By carrying a slightly smooth and modern look. This Windows also definitely has a new cool feature. What best things can be done? Just check out this following article!
1. Make cmd Transparent
The first cool thing is that we can make CMD transparent. This display is very similar with linux consoles that are highly desired by many Windows users. To the extent that they are willing to use third-party applications only to change the appearance of the command prompt.
But don't worry, now in Windows 10 you can set your own appearance. The things you can set include fonts, transparency, layout and color. Anyway, we can set the appearance to be transparent in Linux.
2. USB and external hard drive encryption
The next is locking Folders, USB or external hard drives. Actually, the tools to lock folder have been around since Windows 7. But sometimes we ignore it because we don't know how. It turns out the way does not need to bother using applications from third parties. Simply use the tools that are already in Windows, namely bitlocker. Bitlockers on Windows 7 doesn't support external memory, not like on Windows 10.
I put this into the list because this feature is very useful. Especially to safeguard our data from irresponsible people. I prefer to use this method to lock partitions and external hard drives. Because all personal files that I enter in the memory will be automatically encrypted. So that if the laptop or memory is lost the data remains safe because it is encrypted.
3. Install drivers by updating windows
The problem most often happen after installing Windows is Driver problem. Especially if the laptop driver's cassette has been lost or damaged. We can be confused where we must download the drivers that match with the laptop type.
I also has experience this, especially VGA drivers. Sometimes the drivers that I have download from internet do not match with the laptop, and it can result blue screen. But now, for Windows 10 don't bother. Because you only need to update windows and windows automatically will find and install the drivers themselves.
4. Customize the Windows 10 start menu
When Windows 8 launch, Microsoft using full screen start menu. This may not be a problem for tablet users, but for PC and laptop users this is very annoying. Most PC and laptop users prefer the start menu like in Windows 7. Because it's simpler without having to take the entire screen.
But now on Windows 10 Microsoft has provided two versions of the start menu model, the full screen version and the Windows 7 version. You can choose as you like. Not only that, you can also change the width of the start menu, resize tile, change the color and so on. To access other start menu display settings you can access through the Settings menu> Personalization> Start.
5. Trying Cortana features
Cortana is a very interesting feature in Windows 10. The function of Cortana is as a personal assistant. You can give orders as you will to Cortana.
But for standard laptops I recommend to disable this feature. Because if you are connected to internet and opening a heavy application will often happen not responding. The reason is RAM memory and laptop processor will be overwhelmed. If it is activated, Cortana will always stand by and will work to synchronize with the laptop data continuously.
6. Work on the Smartphone can be continued on the PC using Link Phone feature
The latest Windows 10 update, the creator update already supports this feature. You can continue tasks such as browsing, writing emails, and using the Smartphone application and continue it on your PC or laptop instantly.
To do this, you can access the Settings menu> Phone. Please use a Microsoft account, enter your mobile phone number and wait for Microsoft to send a link to install Microsoft Apps on the Android or IPhone. After that, download and install it to integrate your PC and Smartphone.
7. Sophisticated device security with Biometric Authentication
In addition to increasing the capabilities of Windows Defender, another advanced security feature in Windows 10 is the sign in feature with Windows Hello. Windows hello is a private, safe way to access Windows 10 devices using fingerprints or face recognition. You can access it via Settings menu> Accounts> Sign in Options. If your device does not support this feature, the Windows Hello menu will not be activated.
8. Task view feature on the taskbar
This task view feature is actually already in Windows before. But the way to access it is still confidential, that is by pressing the CTRL + ALT + TAB button. But now we can easily access it through task bar. It is located right next to the search menu. That is the task view menu icon.
9. Hide all worksheets by clicking desktop mode
Have you ever noticed the look in the right corner of the desktop screen on Windows 10? It Looks like something weird. Looks like there white line near the notification icon. That's the desktop mode feature. If you click on that line then we will enter on the desktop home screen (known as desktop mode). You also can access this menu by pressing CTRL + D button simultaneously.
10. Tethering wifi from a laptop with one click
Microsoft seems understand very well that internet access in some countries is still limited. So that, it presents a wifi sharing feature via laptop on Windows 10. This feature is very useful for those of you who go to the capital market to buy a voucher but use two devices.
Before, tethering wifi from a laptop had to use complicated commands through the command prompt. Now you only need to click once. Just click the wifi icon in the taskbar then click mobile hotspot.
11. Super cool Microsoft edge capabilities
In Windows 10, default internet explorer browser is replaced with Microsoft Edge. Even though internet explorer is not actually deleted by Microsoft. Uniquely this edge application not only functions as an ordinary browser, but we can also use it to mark and doodle web pages with highlights like features in pdf.
12. Preview files faster with the quicklook application
Quick look is an application that can only run on Windows 10, It’s function to display file previews quickly like the features available on OS MAC. If you have ever used or seen the preview file feature in MAC OS, you know this cool feature. For Windows users you can still try the feature using an application called Quick look.
What are the features? Cool, right? Actually there are many other small features and I haven't tried it like gaming mode. Because I've never tried it so I didn't write it here. So hopefully useful.
As we know that, Windows 10 get a good response among its users. Yes, naturally, because this windows has improved itself since Windows 8 failed on market. By carrying a slightly smooth and modern look. This Windows also definitely has a new cool feature. What best things can be done? Just check out this following article!
12 Best Things You Can do In Windows 10
1. Make cmd Transparent
The first cool thing is that we can make CMD transparent. This display is very similar with linux consoles that are highly desired by many Windows users. To the extent that they are willing to use third-party applications only to change the appearance of the command prompt.
But don't worry, now in Windows 10 you can set your own appearance. The things you can set include fonts, transparency, layout and color. Anyway, we can set the appearance to be transparent in Linux.
2. USB and external hard drive encryption
The next is locking Folders, USB or external hard drives. Actually, the tools to lock folder have been around since Windows 7. But sometimes we ignore it because we don't know how. It turns out the way does not need to bother using applications from third parties. Simply use the tools that are already in Windows, namely bitlocker. Bitlockers on Windows 7 doesn't support external memory, not like on Windows 10.
I put this into the list because this feature is very useful. Especially to safeguard our data from irresponsible people. I prefer to use this method to lock partitions and external hard drives. Because all personal files that I enter in the memory will be automatically encrypted. So that if the laptop or memory is lost the data remains safe because it is encrypted.
3. Install drivers by updating windows
The problem most often happen after installing Windows is Driver problem. Especially if the laptop driver's cassette has been lost or damaged. We can be confused where we must download the drivers that match with the laptop type.
I also has experience this, especially VGA drivers. Sometimes the drivers that I have download from internet do not match with the laptop, and it can result blue screen. But now, for Windows 10 don't bother. Because you only need to update windows and windows automatically will find and install the drivers themselves.
4. Customize the Windows 10 start menu
When Windows 8 launch, Microsoft using full screen start menu. This may not be a problem for tablet users, but for PC and laptop users this is very annoying. Most PC and laptop users prefer the start menu like in Windows 7. Because it's simpler without having to take the entire screen.
But now on Windows 10 Microsoft has provided two versions of the start menu model, the full screen version and the Windows 7 version. You can choose as you like. Not only that, you can also change the width of the start menu, resize tile, change the color and so on. To access other start menu display settings you can access through the Settings menu> Personalization> Start.
5. Trying Cortana features
Cortana is a very interesting feature in Windows 10. The function of Cortana is as a personal assistant. You can give orders as you will to Cortana.
But for standard laptops I recommend to disable this feature. Because if you are connected to internet and opening a heavy application will often happen not responding. The reason is RAM memory and laptop processor will be overwhelmed. If it is activated, Cortana will always stand by and will work to synchronize with the laptop data continuously.
6. Work on the Smartphone can be continued on the PC using Link Phone feature
The latest Windows 10 update, the creator update already supports this feature. You can continue tasks such as browsing, writing emails, and using the Smartphone application and continue it on your PC or laptop instantly.
To do this, you can access the Settings menu> Phone. Please use a Microsoft account, enter your mobile phone number and wait for Microsoft to send a link to install Microsoft Apps on the Android or IPhone. After that, download and install it to integrate your PC and Smartphone.
7. Sophisticated device security with Biometric Authentication
In addition to increasing the capabilities of Windows Defender, another advanced security feature in Windows 10 is the sign in feature with Windows Hello. Windows hello is a private, safe way to access Windows 10 devices using fingerprints or face recognition. You can access it via Settings menu> Accounts> Sign in Options. If your device does not support this feature, the Windows Hello menu will not be activated.
8. Task view feature on the taskbar
This task view feature is actually already in Windows before. But the way to access it is still confidential, that is by pressing the CTRL + ALT + TAB button. But now we can easily access it through task bar. It is located right next to the search menu. That is the task view menu icon.
9. Hide all worksheets by clicking desktop mode
Have you ever noticed the look in the right corner of the desktop screen on Windows 10? It Looks like something weird. Looks like there white line near the notification icon. That's the desktop mode feature. If you click on that line then we will enter on the desktop home screen (known as desktop mode). You also can access this menu by pressing CTRL + D button simultaneously.
10. Tethering wifi from a laptop with one click
Microsoft seems understand very well that internet access in some countries is still limited. So that, it presents a wifi sharing feature via laptop on Windows 10. This feature is very useful for those of you who go to the capital market to buy a voucher but use two devices.
Before, tethering wifi from a laptop had to use complicated commands through the command prompt. Now you only need to click once. Just click the wifi icon in the taskbar then click mobile hotspot.
11. Super cool Microsoft edge capabilities
In Windows 10, default internet explorer browser is replaced with Microsoft Edge. Even though internet explorer is not actually deleted by Microsoft. Uniquely this edge application not only functions as an ordinary browser, but we can also use it to mark and doodle web pages with highlights like features in pdf.
12. Preview files faster with the quicklook application
Quick look is an application that can only run on Windows 10, It’s function to display file previews quickly like the features available on OS MAC. If you have ever used or seen the preview file feature in MAC OS, you know this cool feature. For Windows users you can still try the feature using an application called Quick look.
What are the features? Cool, right? Actually there are many other small features and I haven't tried it like gaming mode. Because I've never tried it so I didn't write it here. So hopefully useful.
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Computer Tips,
Windows
