Windows 10: Windows 10 updates

I have been a loyal Windows user since the 1980s and have complained very little about updates and upgrades. However, the recent Windows 10 updates have me confused and rattled.

For some reason, the sizing of the taskbar seems to be a very low priority for the developers. I like to set it at 2 high so I can see the time, day and date. But, sporadically, no matter how I set it, it goes back to one when I close down then reopen the PCs (2 laptops and a desktop).

Now I am confronted with 2 apps I can not get rid of. "Meet Now", which I can hide from the taskbar, but not remove from the PC. And "Your Phone Companion" which I can not get rid of in any fashion.

I made the mistake on one of my laptops of connecting my phone to one of my laptops. No matter what suggestions I follow to remove the phone and uninstall the app from the phone, it will not go away. It is irritating and aggravating to be in the middle of some work and have the phone ring on my laptop.

It appears Microsoft is becoming Apple in that It wants to tell me what I should do with my property.

:)

 

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

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Windows 10 Update

Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

KB3172985
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

• 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
• 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
• 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
• 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
• 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
• 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
• 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
• 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
• 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016

 

Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .