WINDOWS 10 BOOTCAMP: Learn the Basics of Windows 10 in 2 Weeks (2014)
Part 2. Second Week
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to enjoy Windows 10 even more!
Chapter 5. Understanding the Features
And of course, in order to make sure that you enjoy the various features of Windows 10, it’s just right that you learn how to use its many features!
Writing on Web Pages
This is a fun feature of Windows 10! Basically, you can have a little fun by literally writing on web pages, with the help of Windows 10’s Microsoft Edge, a next-gen browser!
To start “inking”, click on the icon that looks like pen and paper found on the upper right corner of the browser window.
Once you have clicked that, the web page you’re browsing will refresh. You can then start using the tools you see onscreen to write or doodle on the said webpage!
To type comments, you can use the text tool found on the toolbar mentioned earlier.
You can declutter the page by clicking on the numbered pin and closing the text box.
Click the trash icon to delete the text box, as well as the comment pin.
You can also use the clipping tool to make crosshair out of your cursor.
You can also erase line by line using the eraser tool. Just click, hold, and move over the lines you don’t want to see onscreen.
To share or save what you have done, just click the save icon. Then, a pop-up menu will appear onscreen. This’ll ask you whether you want to add the project to your reading list, save to OneNote, or add to your favorites. Just choose what you want to happen.
Managing Notifications
Since Windows 10 proves to be the Operating System for the new age, you can expect it to give you real time notifications. In short, you’ll get notifications from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other apps you might be using—as long as they’re connected to your Microsoft account.
To choose which notifications you’d like to have, go to Action Center > Show Notifications from These Apps. There, you’d see a list of the apps you have. Just choose what notifications you’d like to have and you’re all set!
You can also choose which Quick Actions you’d like to have access to. To do this, go to Settings > System > Notifications and Actions > Choose Your Quick Actions.
Sharing Files Quickly
Look for the file that you want to share.
Click Sharing in the File Explorer.
Click Share button.
Choose the program you’d want to share the said file with.
Configure options by going to Settings > System > Share Lab.
Setting Default Programs
You can change default programs and protocols by following the instructions below:
Open Settings > System > Default Apps.
Change the programs you want to use for email, calendar, maps, web browser, video player, photo viewer, and the like.
To set individual file types, go to Settings > System > Choose Default Apps by File Type.
To set defaults for protocols, go to Settings > System > Choose Default Apps by Protocol.
To change default programs, just go to Settings > System > Set Defaults by App > Set Default Programs > Set Program as Default > Choose Defaults for this Program
Exploring Photos App
Take note that the Photos App now has two main features, and these are: Collections and Albums. Your photos are chronologically arranged by date in the Collections tab. Meanwhile, Albums contain albums that the app has created automatically for you.
To add a folder, go to Settings > Sources > Add a Folder > Add this Folder to Pictures.
To show photos and videos from OneDrive, just choose Settings > Show my Photos and Videos from OneDrive.
To share pictures, just select the picture you want to share and click Share!
You can also make use of Filters and other Editing Features, too!
Delaying Shutter Speed with Pop-Ups
You can also delay shutter speed in capturing screenshots by making sure that you get to capture pop-ups, too. Here’s how:
Open Snipping Tool and then click Delay. Choose between numbers 0 to 5.
Choose the type of Snip that you’d like to make by clicking what you find next to New. Choose from window, rectangular, free-form, full-screen.
Click New so you could begin snipping. You will now have an allowance of 0 to 5 seconds, depending on what you chose earlier. The screen will freeze and you’ll be able to capture the image you want.
Click Save to save your screenshot.
Importing Bookmarks
If you have been using other browsers before and want to regain access to bookmarks you’ve made there, you can just import them to the Edge. Here’s how:
Open Edge and click “…”, then click Settings.
Choose Import Favorites from Another Browser.
Choose all the browsers you want to import bookmarks from and you’re all set!
Sideloading Apps
Sideloading is important because it allows you to install apps that are not available in the Windows Store. Here’s how you can do it:
Open Settings > Update and Security.
Go to For Developers > Sideload Apps.
You will now receive a warning about sideloading being dangerous. Just click Yes to say that you understand the risks.
Disabling Wi-Fi Password Sharing
In order to make sure that your Wi-Fi connection stays yours, and that you would have more privacy, you can disable Wi-Fi sharing! Here’s how:
Go to Settings > Network and Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi Settings. You can also turn off networks that automatically connect to Skype, Quora, Outlook or Facebook, as well.
Booting in Safe Mode
In case you are experiencing problems with Windows 10 and have to revert to Safe Mode, here’s what you have to do:
Open Settings > Update and Security > Recovery > Advanced Startup.
Click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore.
Click Restart, and press F4.