Collected Links: Windows 10 Tips

As you come across articles with good tips for Windows 10, add them to this thread. That way, we'll have a collection available in one place.

To start things off, here's a collection by Paul Thurrott:

• Windows 10 Tip: Customize the Start Menu
• Windows 10 Tip: Switch Between Open Apps and Desktops
• Windows 10 Tip: Move Apps Between Multiple Desktops
• Windows 10 Tip: Swap Between Start Menu and Start Screen
• Windows 10 Tip: Colorize the Start Menu

 

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A collection of fixes for issues some have seen using Office apps with Windows 10: Known issues with Office and Windows 10.

 

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Windows 10: Top Features for Consumers - Microsoft Virtual Academy

Are you a consumer, interested in the new features of Windows 10? Or maybe you’re an IT Pro, tasked with supporting your users and their expectations of Windows 10. Walk through the new functionality with popular author and technology journalist Ed Bott and Microsoft Worldwide Retail Sales & Marketing Director Ben Rudolph, and learn about the value and applicability of the new features.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on exploration. From Windows Hello and the Start menu, to Cortana, OneDrive, mail, and photos, get practical tips for using Windows 10. Plus, take a look at Microsoft Edge. Each video takes 10‒15 minutes, so you can easily explore the features that most interest you. Don’t forget to download the PowerPoint presentation in Module 0, to follow along. And stay tuned for Ed's soon-to-be-released book, Windows 10 Inside Out, from Microsoft Press.

 

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Windows 10 allows you to create a user account for each person who uses your computer or device, so that you can keep things separate between users. Obviously, each user account has a password that must be typed in order to login. If you need to change your password, because it has been compromised or just because you want to, you should read this article. We will show you how to change the password of a Microsoft account, in Windows 10, as well as the password of a local account.

How to change your user account password in Windows 10

 

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FAQ for the November Windows 10 Upgrade to Build 10586: Windows 10 November update: FAQ - Windows Help

 

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Updated December 2, 2015, by Ed Bott: Hands-on with Windows 10: Upgrading, installing and activating in the real world | ZDNet

 

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Hi all - I just added a link to a guide for "in-place repair re-installations" of Windows 10 over in the Windows Tips & Tricks forum.

I'd wondered if the in-place method would still be available for 10, and it turns out there are currently four methods available. While I prefer clean installations, for troubled machines the in-place re-installs (when successful) can prove useful time-savers. The folks over at WindowsTenForums were nice enough to create the guide [good thing, because it might take me a week to type all that information].

Here's the link:
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade - Windows 10 Forums

Cheers!

 

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Troubleshoot blue screen errors - Windows Help

 

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A collection of tips & tricks by Ed Bott:

How to lock in your free Windows 10 upgrade and keep using your old Windows version

Six Windows 10 annoyances: How to make them go away for good

Windows 10 tip: Look up your IP address quickly

Windows 10 tip: Protect your privacy in File Explorer

Windows 10 tip: Use Cortana's secret dictionary

Windows 10 tip: Check the performance of your laptop battery

Windows 10 tip: Defrag secrets for hard disks and SSD

Windows 10 tip: Find any setting in seconds

Windows 10 tip: Disable annoying app notifications

Windows 10 tip: Hunt down battery-draining apps

Windows 10 tip: Access symbols, emojis, and other special characters

 

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Top Support Solutions for Windows 10 | Top Solutions from Microsoft Support

Also note that there are links on the page for other categories (e.g. Azure, Office 2013) that may be of interest.

 

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The online version will be updated as major changes are introduced. A PDF is also available to download.

The Ultimate Windows 10 Security Guide

 

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Install, Uninstall, Update and Manage Windows 10 Apps

 

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Whether you have been using Windows 10 for a short time or for a long time, a casual PC user or a power user, Power Tools for Windows 10 - Microsoft Virtual Academy, by Ed Bott with Jennelle Crothers, is a great resource. I is filled with helpful information and tips and I highly recommend it.

 

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Microsoft is again providing free e-books. Download them all or only those you are interested in. A selection of topics of interest to home computer users:

Exploring Windows 10: PDF, DOCX
Use Reset To Restore Your Windows 10 PC: DOCX
Windows 10 Shortcut Keys: DOCX
Comparing Security Features of Windows 10 and Windows 7: PDF
Upgrading to Windows 10: A simple hands-on guide for everyone: PDF

The complete list is here: FREE! That’s Right, I’m 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, SharePoint 2013, Dynamics CRM, PowerShell, Exchange Server, System Center, Cloud, SQL Server and more! | Microsoft Director of Sales Excellence - Eric Ligman

 

[satrow]

Erratum: Windows 10 Shortcut Keys: DOCX (not PDF).

 

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Corrected, thanks! I guess Eric Ligman got confused.

 

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Seems to be struggling to contain his enthusiasm (or excited by his bonus paycheck... )

 

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Adding to the collection of Windows 10 Tips:

Ed Bott:

Windows 10 tip: Solve network problems with a one-click reset | ZDNet
Windows 10 tip: Create a perfect background for your desktop or lock screen | ZDNet

Andre Da Costa:

How to Manage Registered Computers and Devices in Windows 10
Tutorial: Using Windows Defender – Update Definitions and Scan for Viruses
How to Prevent Automatic Driver Installation in Windows 10

 

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Another one by Ed Bott: Take control of your privacy in Windows 10.

 

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Your primary Microsoft Account in Windows 10 offers an easy way to sign into Microsoft services. Should you need to change that account, instructions are available at The Windows Club, Change Primary email address of Microsoft Account for Windows 10.

 

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Still adjusting to the upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10? This may help: Tutorial: The Window 7 User's Guide to Getting the Most Out of Windows 10.