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When I move a tab or minimize an app or something, the screen is left behind but does not disappear, but is not clickable. When moving the tab it leaves behind the old pixels. I would attach a screenshot but unfortunately the background appears black as if it isn't there at all. Is there any way...

So I turned on my laptop and everything was fine. I played a game for a while and when I closed out this is what i was greeted too. All my chorcuts were gone, the taskbar was blank, everything was running slower, I can't really open anything. When I go from application to application with...

At first I thought what I was witnessing was just something I was imagining but anytime any program in the middle of download gets put in the background the speed for that download just dive-bombs. Soon as I bring the application in question into the foreground the speed ramps up to where I...

After a certain amount of idle time, Windows 10 devices may dim the display, activate the lock screen, or power down the display in order to conserve power. The amount of idle time required before this occurs depends on a device’s user settings. Unfortunately, this can turn out to be an...

Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone could explain something weird I found today. I went to my recycle bin and found some files in there that while I have no idea what they are for, I have a feeling they are not supposed to be there. I'm using windows 10 64 bit btw. These are the files in there...

Hi guys. I was trying to free up RAM so I could play a game so I was ending unnecessary processes, and after I ended what I think was something about Cortana Search the screen went black. It might have been Mozilla Firefox, though. However, notifications still pop up and programs still run and...

Sounds of an advertisement start playing in the background in Windows 10. I just can't shut it off. When I am watching a video, or playing music or skyping, I hear other sounds (from an advertisement, from the sound of it). I hear it even if I have no internet browser running. I can't...

I guess it's kind of a getting started or template week, including today's Hardware Friday post... :) Link Removed This package contains project templates for Windows IoT Core Applications The Windows IoT Core Project Templates enables development for Windows IoT Core devices (such as...

Notifications Visualizer is a Link Removed that helps developers design Link Removed. The app provides instant visual previews of your tile while editing, similar to Visual Studio’s XAML editor/design view. The app also checks for errors, ensuring you create a valid tile payload. Below is a...

Hello Guys, When i personalize background and i choose slideshow with a folder of photos, until some time ago, it works perfectly changing the picture after one minute as configured. Now and i don´t know why it doesn´t work. Only give the first photo of the folder and nothing more. What happens...

Fred Langa On Wednesdays, we'll be featuring an abridged Q&A from Fred Langa's LANGALIST, a feature available exclusively to paid subscribers of the Windows Secrets newsletter. Today's Q&A: In Windows 7, I could set the background color for some apps. Now that I'm in Windows 10, I cannot. How...

Here is a little more background on the update that delivered a Windows 10 style Start Menu to Windows RT 8.1 systems. read more Continue reading...

By changing the Mail app background in Windows 10, you can truly own your email experience. read more Continue reading...

The title says it all.. It is reserved and it won't download. It also didn't download the backround thing before today like everyone else has getting but someone told me on the forums that it was fine and that him and his friends were'nt getting it either. On my control panel it says that it is...

So everyone else has been getting backround updates for the new windows 10 if you have reserved a copy of it. However, I noticed that for me it isnt installing and I found out why. http://i.gyazo.com/b45b5dc1b406f7d15e38dc2f1dbfcb65.png this picture shows you that I have windows 10 reserved on...

Hi everyone, we’re full-speed-ahead getting ready to Link Removed in 8 days – it’s been great to see everyone Link Removed, and it has the highest satisfaction rating of any build we’ve released to-date based on the Link Removed that we use to ask for Windows Insider feedback. The internet is a...

hi all, I happen to be physically and visually challenged, and interfacing with my computer is difficult, but I got to a point where I manage. This specific thread will be related to the visually challenge side. It may sound overly dramatic, but in order for my eyes not to explode in sharp pain...

Except for the inclusion of the laser-created Windows 10 background, the retail packaging is a bit bland. read more Continue reading...

I recently purchased a budget business PC with Windows XP installed for the main purpose of hobbying, specifically learning how to take a more technical approach using Windows from the console. Would anyone be able to highlight any books/media that offer good insight into the command-driven...

A closer look into the Personalization settings in Windows 10 Interstitial Ads Frequency: -1 read more Continue reading...