Questions tagged [windows-10]
Software specifically for Windows 10. Please tag with [windows] instead unless your question involves functions specific to Windows 10.
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Gratis Windows software that synchronizes individual files in real-time
Since this question didn't get any response, I will try to achieve the same end result in a different manner.
Not to be confused with Free backup software that synchronizes folders.
I seek a gratis ...
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Gratis, dedicated, Windows 10 PDF to image tool
There are a few questions asking for PDF to image conversion. Answers tend to recommend something that can do it, but was not built to do it, such as Libre Office or InkScape.
I am looking for a fully ...
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Email notification client for Windows 10?
I am looking for a program for Windows 10 that will check my account on my employer's IMAP/POP server, see if I have new mail, and ONLY add a Windows notification that a new message has arrived. That'...
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Screensaver making software now that flash is unsupported
Before the support for adobe Flash in Windows 10 has ended, there has been a very neat software Instantstorm that could create screensavers from swf files. The advantage of this software over anything ...
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Using a SOCKS5/HTTPS proxy as a VPN adapter in Windows 10
I have a proxy server in IP:PORT format, and I am using Proxifier to launch the apps on my PC through the proxy.
The problem here is that I want to use the proxy server to reduce my ping time in the ...
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Extremely fast Windows file copy/move for large directory trees?
I have a disk of several tB and once a month I back it up to an external drive. I have just done this by copying source -> backup with Total Commander and choosing "overwrite all older".
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Is there any software on Windows 10 that will let you set a fixed speed for ripping a CD to MP3 format?
Normally, I use iTunes when ripping an audio CD to MP3 format. However, I've run into a problem with one CD in my collection. The disc is clean and there are no discernable scratches. It's just very ...
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Spectacle for Windows?
I'm looking for a tool to arrange windows on Windows. On macOS I'm satisfied with Spectable https://github.com/eczarny/spectacle.
I remember I used Sizer on Windows 7 (http://www.brianapps.net/sizer4/)...
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Setting up secured directory for my report done in Latex
I am not sure what Sub of StackExchange is correct to post this.
This is my original post in Tex.SE.
I want to create a secured Latex folder (as my working directory) in my Lab PC. Only I and my ...
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Chunked virtual hard disk container for windows
I'm looking for the software that allows attaching virtual storage much like diskpart attach vdisk, but unlike the *.vhd format supports splitting the image file into relatively small image files of ...
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How To Program Repetitive Actions on Desktop Applications?
I have to do repetitive actions like croping segments from images.
I do it quite well with "Windows capture screen" + MC Paint, but I believe that it can be automated. I have no idea how to ...
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Boost windows 10 dell laptop speakers volume
Any good software or in built feature in windows 10 (Dell laptop) for boosting volume?
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Softwares to reduce bass in speakers
I use JBL speakers and connect them to my laptop (Windows 10). For songs it's good.
But sometimes during meetings, it is not good. It's all verbal and the speakers naturally have high bass.
Is there ...
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Windows file upload manager
Looking to transfer hundreds of files (many GBs) to a SMB network share, through a mapped drive. As you can imagine, Windows Explorer isn't exactly up to the task at times, so something that will ...
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Deleting empty directories
I never thought I'm gonna need such a program and always wondered how one can come into a situation where he has many empty folders and wants to delete them. Now, I'm in that situation: I have ...
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A Super Battery Saver App for windows 10?
Is there a windows 10 app or procedure that can allow me to only have the wifi and chrome open along with the most basic keyboard functions so that I can maximize my battery usage? I don't want any ...
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Windows 10 Touch Screen Compatiable Comic Reader
I've recently purchased a Lenovo Yoga Book which I am intending to use mostly as a tablet. I want to read my comic collection (mostly CBZ and CBR files) on here but have had a hard time finding a ...
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Any video recording software capable of capturing fullscreen opengl games on windows?
OBS supports only windowed/borderless OpenGL games.
Same is with Radeon recording software(I have radeon gpu).
Windows built-in recording software(Xbox game bar) does not support it(It actually ...
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Renaming pictures to the value in the "Date" field of Windows 10 Explorer
I'd like to rename pictures to the value in the "Date" field of Windows 10 Explorer. The pictures I want to rename have no exif, and useless dates on Date Modified, Date Accessed and Date ...
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Is there some sort of minimal "notifications" display utility for Windows 10?
I run Windows 10. I'm trying to display a subtle but clear visual indication on my screen when my custom-built system tells it to, in some elegant/useful manner.
The first thing I do when reinstalling ...
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How do i install an OS onto an SSD
First off I'm pretty new here. Feel free to correct me with anything or ask me for more information.
So I bought an SSD and I'm not sure what to do with it. My goal is to hook it up to my laptop or ...
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Software for home network streaming a desktop PC to a laptop
I'm looking to create a remote desktop setup in my home where I can grab a cheap, low-end laptop, plug an ethernet cable connected to my home network, and stream Monitor 1 (with the option to switch ...
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See separate Icon for each browser tab in the windows taskbar
I am looking for a tool that allows the windows taskbar to show my browser tabs as if they were icons.
Something like:
[ windows button | windows applications | browser tabs | time and icons ].
Does ...
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Text to speech, sentence by sentence
I want a text to speech functionality.
When I press a certain key, the next sentence is read.
When I press another key, the same sentence will be read again.
I want to manually select language (no ...
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Is there a Rogue Amoeba SoundSource (MacOS app) equivalent for Windows?
It is a pain to open up sound settings, and then click Advanced Sound settings to change Audio input/output and redirection of sound.
I was under the impression from watching a video about improving ...
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How can I make a live tile with Python on Windows 10?
I've recently become interested in Windows 10's live tiles.
In the picture above, the Calendar app's live tile is on, so it shows today's date. I would like to make one myself (in Python, because it'...
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Does a sticky note application that sticks to the front of the screen exist?
I need to make use of Sticky Notes app that acts like a traditional post-it notes (and not a program with that name but is like a normal windows program).
However, I discovered all the sticky note ...
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Viewer for multiple batch scripts
I have 12 batch (.bat) scripts which have to automatically start when Windows boots. Most of them are endless-running.
To accomplish that, I added a bat file in shell:startup, which looks like this ...
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Looking for a lightweight and free virtual webcam
I would like recommendations for a lightweight and free virtual webcam software
It should be able to use an video file or am image as a webcam, that is, if I load a webpage that accesses video, ...
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Gratis software for designing sketchnotes
I'm a trainer, so I do workshops etc. I have only technical background and my presentations are probably boring. I have now seen someone doing sketchnoting and it was really impressive, so I'm gonna ...
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Record one application only in windows
I'm looking for a software to record a window only (a presentation), For example I only want to record Adobe Connect application, but if Chrome goes to foreground on top of Adobe Connect, record ...
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Is there a free LOCAL "translation blackbox"?
I'm trying to gain the ability to translate any given string in English, into a bunch of other major languages. Or vice versa.
It is completely unacceptable for my data to ever leave my computer, so ...
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Wi-Fi Direct file transfer
I'm looking for software to transfer files between Windows 10 and Samsung Galaxy S7, using Wi-Fi Direct.
Any suggestions please?
There are some Google Play apps that can do so between two Android ...
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Send keystrokes from second keyboard only to programs on second monitor
I have a Windows 10 notebook, with a second monitor and second keyboard attached.
I want the second keyboard to send its keys only to the second monitor, and the primary keyboard only to the primary ...
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File Versioning on C: in Windows 10
In Windows 7 there was a file history feature, where Windows would save multiple versions of files. It could be done locally on C: drive itself. Meaning, you didn't need to have a separate partition ...
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Which software can I use to transfer Windows 10 to a new hard drive?
I have used my laptop, I have already bought with Windows 10, for many years. I want to change the hard drive because, over time, it got slower and slower. But my problem is: How can I transfer my old ...
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Best Functional RAMDisk that You Can Honestly Recommend
I've tried several RAMDisk programs already. I have 64 gigs of RAM and I would like to dedicate a chunk of it as a RAMDisk.
However, the ones I tried didn't turn out so well. It was too difficult ...
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Unicode character picker but for a custom selection of characters
I frequently find myself googling for certain unicode symbols like "unicode right arrow" or "unicode ge" or "unicode checkbox" and then copy-pasting what I find into whatever piece of text I'm in the ...
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RAMDisk program that actually works. Or, a program that prevent programs from closing
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a solution for my problem. While working, I'm constantly opening and closing documents for Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc. Frequently, I close an entire ...
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Is there a video player that resumes a given playlists where they left off?
These days all good players will resume playback from the last playlist when closed. I want to switch between playlists and have the playback resume from the last point of the last video. I'm not ...
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How to backup the PC?
Is there a software to use to backup our computer? I mean with all files and installed components, basically the exact state of my computer right now. How can I make the backup? Or windows have such a ...
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Transparent raindrop ripple screensaver (having your screen display as background)
Some may consider this a frivolous question, but I think it's on-topic and it's important to me.
Over a decade ago, I had a Red Hat Linux (cannot recall the release) with a collection of default ...
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Any free/non-free Windows programs out there to emulate as physical optical drive?
My HP notebook dont have any optical drive. currently Windows 7 & Windows 10(x64) are installed back to back. So I am seeking for one which the OS would recognize as a optical drive & that is ...
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Desktop threat analysis tool for Windows 10
I'm looking for a free threat analysis tool - something similar to Any.Run, but it can be desktop app, and must run on Windows 10 x64.
Any.Run is great, but free option offers only Windows 7 32-bit.
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Having a continuously updating website as a part of Windows 10 desktop so it can't be minimized
I'm looking for software to stick the contents of a continuously updating website on the Windows 10 desktop so it can't be minimized. Specifically, there's a site with a bus timetable, and I'd like it ...
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Gratis Windows 10 file explorer with no link to Edge
Problem: Microsoft has made it utterly impossible to keep using "File Explorer" (the file manager built into Windows) by adding an
unremovable button in the top-right corner, precisely underneath the ...
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Windows application to monitor data I/O per program
Relevant System Info:
Win10Pro
Samsung QVO 860 2TB
6 HDDs
I have recently calculated my system is writing approximately 1.9GB per hour to my new SSD and I wish to log which programs are the most ...
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Windows 10 Taskbar replacement
Best to be open source.
Implement most Windows 10 taskbar functions and:
The current taskbar is alwasy full...headache to decide which windows to close to make space for more windows.
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Getting notifications when a selected region of my computer screen changes
I need some kind of screen recording software that records a part of my screen and checks for any changes. If so, I would like to get a notification, SMS or email on my phone.
The thing that needs ...
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Portable software to investigate which apps on Windows PC are sending data to the internet, and how much
It appears that my Windows 10 PC is sending out unusual data to the internet. Reasons why I believe this:
I often (about once a day) get a ReCaptcha Turing Test when I search something on Google (i.e....
