Windows 10 continues to rule.

Windows 11 will be released in October 2021. Since then, Microsoft has been gradually updating the millions of compatible computers. Or, at least, it has attempted to. Even in the year 2022 the most widely used operating system is Windows 10. Indeed, upgrading is a very annoying process for less experienced users. In addition, Windows 10 works like a charm. On the other hand, many feels that Windows 11 is not yet mature. That is to say, it still has details to be polished.

For that reason, if you use Windows 10, it’s worth optimizing your settings to make sure your PC runs as smoothly as possible. There are some Windows 10 settings that we recommend disabling completely. They can certainly slow down your device. Without further ado, let’s get on with it!

Allow downloads from your computer in updates.

One feature that Windows 10 has added is an optimized update delivery system. As a result, we will be able to download updates from other Windows 10 computers over the Internet. That is, not only from Microsoft servers. At first glance this is a favorable configuration as it speeds up the upgrade process. However, it also has a negative component. The problem is that your computer is also used as an update clearinghouse for other Windows 10 users.

On the other hand, this function is enabled by default. However, let’s see how to disable it. With this in mind, follow the path below: Windows Settings>Update & Security>Delivery Optimization>Allow downloads from other PCs.

Nuisance notifications.

Windows 10 Action Center is a handy hub for all your notifications. In fact, from there we manage applications, reminders, recently installed programs. However, the overload of notifications is really annoying. Therefore, it is advisable to take control of this aspect. With this in mind, follow the route below: Windows Settings>System>Notifications & Actions.

Disable things like Get tips, tricks, and suggestions when using Windows. It is also advisable to disable occasional notifications at logon to highlight news and tips. However, if you want a more radical option, you can disable all notifications altogether.

Ads in the start menu

Microsoft promotes its Windows Store applications. As a result, you are likely to see apps in the Start menu that you have never downloaded. These suggested apps are basically ads. Frankly, this is one of the annoying features of Windows. But don’t worry, there is a way to get rid of them. With this intention, we will go to the following route: Windows Settings>Personalization>Start>Show suggestions occasionally in Start.

Targeted advertisements from third-party applications.

Not only that. In addition, Microsoft also shares this advertising ID profile with third-party apps from the Windows Store, unless you disable this information sharing. Certainly, they are marketing strategies. However, we find it rather intrusive. Let’s see how to deactivate it. What you have to do is go to this path: Windows Settings>Privacy>General>Allow apps to use your advertising ID.

Cortana

Cortana, your adaptive personal assistant in Windows 10, gets, well, pretty personal with the information it collects about you. Part of this information is speech and handwriting patterns and typing history. Kind of creepy, isn’t it? Let’s stop Cortana from knowing so much about us. Once again, let’s go to the next path: Windows Settings>Privacy>Inking & Typing personalization.

Applications running in the background

In Windows 10, by default, many applications run in the background, that is, even if you do not have them open. These applications can receive information, send notifications, download and install updates and consume bandwidth and battery. Let’s disable it. The first thing you have to do is to go to the following path: Windows Settings>Privacy>Background apps. Once there, turn off the switch that allows applications to run in the background. Optionally, you can disable applications individually. With this in mind, just go to the app and turn off the switch.

Eliminates synchronization

Let’s continue with some very annoying Windows 10 settings that you should change immediately. Windows 10 is all about synchronization. Indeed, all your system settings, themes, passwords, search history are synchronized by default on all devices on which you are logged in. On the other hand, we all want our search history to be synced between our phones and our computers, so here’s how to disable syncing. To disable the synchronization of settings (including themes and passwords), let’s see how to do it: Windows Settings>Accounts>Sync your settings. Once there, you can disable synchronization of all settings, or you can selectively disable specific settings.

Automatic updates

Windows 10 downloads and installs updates automatically, and you cannot turn them off. Frankly, you shouldn’t turn them off. Indeed, an up-to-date operating system is a secure operating system. However, here we are militants of technological independence. So if you want to prevent your computer from automatically downloading and installing Windows 10 updates, then we will see how to do it. Actually, the only option available is to pause and postpone the updates. This way, we can download and install them manually on your schedule. With this in mind, we will do the following. Please go to the following path: Windows Settings>Update & Security>Pause Updates.

Very well, in this way we have seen some 8 very annoying Windows 10 settings that you should change immediately. Bye

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Quick assistance.

Basically, it is the simplest way to help someone to solve problems in Windows 10. It also allows you to receive help from someone else to solve computer problems. The quick assistance feature allows you to control another user’s computer remotely. In the same way, we can give control to another user to do things with our PC.

The best thing is that you don’t have to install anything additional. There are third-party options such as Team Viewer, but in this case, it is not necessary. Consequently, just search for Quick Assistance from the start menu. The next step is to log in with your account, generate a code and share it with the person you are going to help. In a few moments, two people will be able to share a computer via remote connection. This function is relatively new. Consequently, it is possible that you did not know it was there.

Insert Kaomojis (¬‿¬)

Maybe you already know the keyboard shortcut for inserting emojis in Windows 10. Potentially you already know the keyboard shortcut to insert emojis in Windows 10. If not, learn that it is launched with the combination Win + ; or Win + . (depending on the keyboard language). This floating window with emojis also has other symbols of more recent form: kaomoji.

These are Japanese emojis that create all kinds of expressions and actions with punctuation marks and other symbols. The Windows 10 kaomoji menu is quite extensive. Consequently, you just have to open the emoji menu to easily insert any of them. Moreover, they are even organized by moods.

Securely erase a hard disk without affecting the system.

In Windows 10 it is possible to securely erase your hard drive and have Windows 10 remain intact. This is certainly useful in many scenarios. Mainly, if you are going to sell or give away your computer. Furthermore, if you want to leave it as new to make it work better, without having to format, download and reinstall the operating system manually.

This is done with the Reset this PC option that you get in Windows 10 Settings. Then, just go to Update and Security. Next, under recovery, just click on Reset this PC. When you start the process, Windows will ask you if you want to remove all personnel files, applications, and settings. Note that if you choose this option, all data will be permanently deleted from your computer. Undoubtedly, one of the best features of Windows 10.

Quickly dismiss notifications.

Suppose you stop using the computer for a while. As a result, you may find that when you return you are confronted with a river of notifications. In addition, sometimes you may have to discard them one by one. Suppose you stop using the computer for a while. As a result, you may find that when you return you are confronted with a river of notifications. In addition, sometimes you may have to discard them one by one. However, this process can be a little easier and less tedious. In fact, instead of clicking on the x in each notification box, you simply click on the mouse wheel.

A middle click is enough to dismiss notifications, regardless of what area of the frame you click on.

Get text suggestions and autocorrection

In Windows 10, no matter if you use a touch keyboard or not, it is possible to get text suggestions. It is even possible to activate the autocorrection in the purest style of how our smartphone keyboards do it. To do so, you just need to activate the text suggestions function for the hardware keyboard. Just go to Windows Settings by pressing the Win+I combination. Next, go to Typing. There you should look for the part about Hardware Keyboard and change to Enabled the option Show text suggestions while typing.

Below is the option to automatically correct misspelled words, and also to activate multilingual suggestions if you are one of those who write in more than one language.

Change cursor color and size

Windows 10 has a lot of accessibility options. There is one in particular that I really like. Indeed, this function is very useful and pleasing to the eye. We will be able to change the size and color of the cursor and mouse pointer. If you are one of those who can’t see very well and lose the cursor all the time, this will come in handy. It can also be used to give a different color to the same pointer as always.

Just go to Windows Settings (Win Key + I) and select Ease of access. Then, in the menu on the left, you should click on Mouse Cursor and Text Pointer. There you will find options to change the size and color by several suggested colors. However, you can also choose a custom value. This action is also available for the cursor. Very well, in this way we have seen 6 awesome features of Windows 10 extremely useful. Bye!

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