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Discus and support Lock apps on windows 10 to prevent distractions in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; There's this amazing feature in android 10 called digital wellbeing, that lets you lock certain apps at a certain time of day to prevent distractions... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Pugly_Dan, Jan 11, 2020.

  1. Lock apps on windows 10 to prevent distractions


    There's this amazing feature in android 10 called digital wellbeing, that lets you lock certain apps at a certain time of day to prevent distractions and get off your phone. I was wondering whether something simillar like this for windows 10 because I find myself just using my pc instead of my phone and negating the whole purpose.

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    /u/Pugly_Dan, Jan 11, 2020
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    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


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    Ahhzz, Jan 11, 2020
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  3. Preventing access to modern app


    Ive been tasked with preventing the children from accessing instagram. I've got it listed in my windows hosts file and internet options/security/restricted site but the windows 10 app is still allowing access. Any suggestions other then deleting app which can just be reinstalled?
     
    FrostyWinnipeg, Jan 11, 2020
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    Lock apps on windows 10 to prevent distractions

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
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    Ahhzz, Jan 11, 2020
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