Hidden Tricks Inside Windows 10

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For years, the Snipping Tool was the only screen capture software built into Windows, but the Snip & Sketch app has changed screenshots in Windows 10 forever. Use the shortcut Shift + Win + S to choose between rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen snip. You will then find the tool has a built-in image editor separate from Microsoft Paint.

 

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Test Files and Apps in the Sandbox​

 

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Windows 10 Pro users have an extra asset to protect them against dangerous apps and files. If you enable Windows Sandbox inside the Control Panel, it will create a virtual instance of Windows inside Windows. You can then safely open anything you're not sure about before introducing it to your actual Windows installation. Once you close out of Sandbox, everything inside it goes away without hurting your computer.

 

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Xbox Game Bar​

 

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Using the Win + G command, you can pull up the Xbox Game Bar, which lets you record and broadcast your gaming sessions, control your audio, monitor CPU usage, link third-party accounts, view your Xbox friends list, and do so much more.

You can also go to Settings > Gaming and configure custom keyboard shortcuts for turning your microphone, screen capture, recording timer, and more on and off while gaming. There are also settings for capturing gameplay, turning on Game Mode for increased performance, and monitoring your network.

 

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Press Pause on Updates​

 

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We all know updates are important. They give your OS the latest features, security patches, and more. But sometimes you just want Windows to leave you alone without those incessant pop-ups. Go to Settings > Updates and Security > Windows Update and you can pause upcoming feature updates. Home and Pro users will have different options, but here's a rundown.

 

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Cloud Reset​

 

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Need to reset your Windows 10 PC? Microsoft's cloud-based reset feature should help users when Windows crashes and there's no recovery drive or USB drive to reset the operating system. This remote option re-installs the same version of Windows previously running, but it will still require removing all your apps and personal files. Find this option under Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.

 

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Unlock Kaimoji and Symbols​