May 29, 2017

10 new useful features of Windows 10

Windows 10 is the latest operating system launched by Microsoft. It has got plenty of new & exciting features which will be loved by you all…Right from customization & personalization of theme & background to Cortana, everything is great…The scientific calculator embedded will ease the life of a student & an engineer. We bring to you 10 tips on Windows 10 & you should now get your OS upgraded!!

1. Microsoft’s Assistant; Cortana
It is available in Windows 10. You can get your following works done by her:

  • Manage your calendar
  • Create e-mails
  • Give you reminders of your work, people & team
  • Open Apps for you
  • Find files, places, info etc

2. Switch to Tablet Mode:
A great update of Windows 10 to switch your desktop mode to touch screen ‘tablet’ mode.
Go to Start Menu, select Setting. Look for Tablet mode, switch in ON& select appropriate option of using the last time setting or ask every time



3. Pin your Apps to Start Menu
Having too many items/apps in your system can be a hassle to manage & search for the app that you want to use currently, so pin your apps to start menu by right clicking the app and choose to Pin to Start


4. Play X-Box on Windows 10
Stream your x-box console & let your beam title from console to your desktop in another room. Open the app on your desktop, switch ON your console & make sure that the console is connected to the same wifi.


5. Battery Saver
Turn on your battery saver by navigating to Settings App by pressing Win + I and go to System then Battery Saver. When this is activated, it saves battery by limiting the app working in the background, doesn’t let you automatically notify about the receiving emails…



6. Download Maps Offline
This amazing feature of Windows 10 let you download maps which you can use for navigation while having net switched off.

  • Go to settings app & choose system, the first option in the panel.
  • Under system option, choose “Offline Maps” 
  • Here, under Maps option, choose “Download Maps’’
  • Choose your continent followed by country & then your state & region.

7. The Unique Calculator:
Windows 10 calculator is something that you will absolutely love. This calculator lets you converting units of Volume, Energy, Temperature, Weight, Mass etc. The Scientific Calculator is extremely useful if you are a Student or an Engineer.

This calculator also allows conversion of a tablespoon to a teaspoon.


8. Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10
Win key + I opens the new Settings menu,
Win key + A launches the new Action center, and
Win key + X opens the "secret" Start menu.
WinKey+Alt+D: Opens date & time
WinKey+Shift+ C: Opens Cortana

9. New Mail App
This allows the creation of multiple accounts on the app. You can add multiple accounts of yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, outlook & your domain name email id on the app & get the access to all the emails at once.
You can get the notification for each email & use a customized signature for each mail.

10. Change Theme, Wall Paper & Screen Lock 
Go to Settings & Click on Personalization.
Choose your own themes, wallpapers & screen lock

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