How can I change the default installation location in Windows 10?

By default, Windows 10 puts all software that you install from the App Store in the “C:\Porgram Files\WindowsApps” folder and saves user data in “C:\Users[User name]\AppData\Local\Packages”. If, for any reason, you want to change the location of the files, you can, of course, do so as follows:

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Does your computer support modern standby in Windows 10?

Microsoft has introduced Connected Sleep in Windows 8.1, where the notebook (or PC) does not turn off entirely but instead enters an extreme power-saving mode. At the same time, some essential functions (such as internet connection) continue to work. In Windows 10, this has been replaced by Modern Standby, but not all legacy devices support this feature. Luckily, it’s not too hard to check if your machine is OK with the feature!

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AMD expands towards ARM chips

Now that the company is starting to regain its strength in the PC processor market, it is trying its hand in a new area: ARM chips!

AMD is currently synonymous for users with desktop processors and high-quality video cards, but the company is a consumer product manufacturer and a custom manufacturer. The US manufacturer also produces semi-custom processors for Sony and Microsoft, the former for the PlayStation line and Xboxes.

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Renew your subscription by entering a product code for Microsoft 365

Not everyone who has a Microsoft 365 subscription knows that it can be renewed at any time, not just shortly before it expires. This can be important when a sales promotion offers a better price for a Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Single product code.

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How can I disable or limit notifications in Microsoft Edge?

There is an increasing number of websites that send notifications – which would be fine, but moderation is a problem and most users want this service in the middle of their back. That’s why Microsoft Edge gives you the option to turn off notifications altogether, or at least make them less distracting.

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How can I automatically save photos and videos in the Microsoft cloud?

To make it easier to automatically back up new photos and videos to the cloud, the OneDrive app integrated into Windows 10 also offers a special backup management feature that is of particular interest to Microsoft 365 Official subscribers with 1 TB of storage.

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How can I switch between open browser tabs using the shortcut key in Windows 10?

One of the new features that Windows 10 offers since the second update in 2020 are multitasking: you can now use the Alt+- Tab keys to switch between not only active apps but also tabs opened in the Microsoft Edge browser. What exactly appears when you press Alt+Tab is up to you.

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Secret Features in Windows 10

Microsoft’s operating system has lots of features that are very useful –
yet hidden from prying eyes. Now we show you what they are and how to use them!

Windows 10 is in all likelihood the best Windows yet, but it’s also a complex system with hidden features for those who didn’t start using it out of necessity in January this year after Windows 7’s support expired. We’ll show you the best of them: discover secret options to make Windows 10 easier and more convenient to use, and fix some of the system’s annoying problems.

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How do I launch the Screenshot Creator with a shortcut key?

Although Microsoft has integrated a wide range of screenshot tools into Windows 10 with the Crop and Sketch app and the Screen Snipping feature, which can be opened from Notification Center or by pressing Windows+Shift+S, many users still rely on the Image Snipper app. For those who use this utility regularly, accessing it can be greatly simplified by launching it with a custom key combination.

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How can I configure Windows not to scan for higher priority wireless networks?

Windows 10 remembers every wireless network you’ve ever connected to, saves the access data, and prioritizes them based on different characteristics (signal strength, throughput, etc.). If it connects to a WiFi network that doesn’t have the highest priority, Windows 10 searches in the background for a WiFi network with a higher priority, which uses unnecessary power. But this is very easy to change.

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