Update 2023: These are still the settings I would recommend changing when setting up a new Windows 10 PC. For your convenience, *Time Stamps* are included in the video description... Thanks for watching!
@macegalaxy6 жыл бұрын
just a suggestion, the time stamps would work well in the comments than the description anyway love your videos really helpfull
@jakenfred86346 жыл бұрын
HidemyVolumeOsd is a download but it gets rid of the stupid massive volume icon
@sajeanne84966 жыл бұрын
TechGumbo Why aren't my Settings options the same are yours?
@mike_nba6 жыл бұрын
i like videos like this. Very helpful. Keep it up
@Friendship1nmillion6 жыл бұрын
TechGumbo At the 4:40 timestamp of this video you mention how to turn off notifications {sounds}. *IF* I get windows app installed on my android phone {instead of on a PC {as i don't own a PC} will what you're talking about in this video be Synchronized to "Writer's Outlet" app which I have on my phone? The sound of new notifications from Writer's Outlet is *DRIVING ME CRAZY* . 📲 😧 👨💻 🕵️♂️ 🗯
@frankriley36515 жыл бұрын
Whoopee! For once we have a clear and concise video, in clear English, no music and no-nonsense. Well done! I will come back frequently to learn from you. Thanks a bunch.
@bobbob123ful5 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for. To the point, no crappy music, great quality, and efficient communication. Well done.
@thebigshedart4 жыл бұрын
Good common sense advice. Very helpful. I'm retired now from doing this for customers in my own business, and I've used Macs myself since forever, so when friends and family still ask me for help - currently with Windows 10 which I've had no reason to even look at otherwise - videos like this are invaluable to bring me quickly up to speed with where everything is now and anything new. My sincere thanks.
@MLife19725 жыл бұрын
Fantastically helpful - even if I don't change anything, it's great to know what all this options are.
@chenks546 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank you for this video. Didn't use all of it but there were several alterations I found very useful - esp. the night viewing app!
@saeisalt51873 жыл бұрын
the best thing I've ever added in my windows 10 is putting the shadow on my cursor. :)
@mahts91613 жыл бұрын
Why? Does it help
@saeisalt51873 жыл бұрын
@@mahts9161 I dont know it feels like it makes me... complete.
@austynxyz3 жыл бұрын
@@saeisalt5187 😂
@damonblade31955 жыл бұрын
" Not without its flaws ?" Bro that is a heavy understatement
@shelbseyahpaise33164 жыл бұрын
I just got my new Ryzen gaming computer and i love the Dark mode and the automatic mode to take away the blue in the screen!! its such a lifesaver now when i am working on papers later one in the night.
@hafeezcammando49024 жыл бұрын
Hi
@nonrumor4 жыл бұрын
@seba Simp detected eradication process: initiate
@JamesTatePa6 жыл бұрын
Most of these I already knew. However, I did learn some new and useful tips. I often disagree with peoples suggested settings. There were no suggestions here that I disagreed with. Most of his recommendations I already had set but did tweak a few I was not aware of. The biggest problem I have with windows 10 is the automatic update and reboot. I have a home control systems that is running under windows 10. Occasionally it doesn't restart correctly due to not being shutdown properly. There is nothing nice about coming home at night and the lights don't turn on like they are suppose to because the home control computer was restarted. Not so bad on other PC's but a major pain on the home control system. I have actually been thinking about switching it to Linux just to avoid that problem.
5 жыл бұрын
So switch to Linux "any distro" what you waiting for lol [ ;
@minnietaylor35654 жыл бұрын
The most well done and clearly spoken instructional video that I've seen on KZfaq.
@noahavegail68314 жыл бұрын
i was literally changing my settings while watching this video. thanks man this is so helpful
@CreastNess4 жыл бұрын
1:30 sec in and already updating my windows 10. I think this vid will help a bunch as havnt had a pc in 5+ yrs
@NSanoShano4 жыл бұрын
it is an antiquated version of windows 10 and the menu options have changed. read yours carefully.
@Soap_js6 жыл бұрын
I have done all of these already just want to say that Storage sense is a usefull feature and you can manually clean storage at that storage page
@ASMIKFF2 жыл бұрын
new tip=In the search box on the taskbar, type settings, then choose it from the list of results. Select System > Storage > This PC and then scroll down the list and choose Temporary files. Under Remove temporary files, select the Previous version of Windows check box and then choose Remove files.
@connieroberson38145 жыл бұрын
I learned so much from your video. I saved it to my library so I hope you don’t delete it anytime soon. I’m on my tablet right now but want to use the info later when I have my laptop out. Like everyone else is saying it is so clear and no distracting music in the background! Thank you so much for your time. And oh yeah, I subscribed to your channel.
@imruimiguel5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Windows 10 has so much setting but this video covered a lot of the most important ones. Great job and ty !
@koksionglee79784 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional video ever, I am a late-migrator from Windows 7 and I have quite a lot to catch up with, so I was playing this video and hammering those settings at the same time. Sweet...
@crazyleg20066 жыл бұрын
Really good video. Thanks for taking the time to put it up for me and everyone else. It's always nice to find videos and information that help us solve problems.
@jaykaye67365 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your very helpful videos, but as an older person i often don't know which setting is best for me and once i go out of the settings i'll forget where to go back to change the setting back if i should need to. Your videos do help a lot though!!
@Jacob_Roberts6 жыл бұрын
This information is worth its weight in gold. *_THANK YOU_* .
@seyyed69056 жыл бұрын
Joe Johnson you’r lying
@larsvankoningsveld61795 жыл бұрын
Lmao, considering information is weightless, this is pretty funny
@Jacob_Roberts5 жыл бұрын
Lars, that is a common expression we have here in the United States.
@johnbgood525 жыл бұрын
Joe Johnson, you're a moron.
@michalvalta52315 жыл бұрын
That's pretty dumb expression... xD The disk space that stores the 1s and 0s of this video weighs next to nothing... Most of the information here is very obvious and well known, but I still think it's worth more than that man. :D
@pamspragins4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos! I have been kicking and screaming about Win10 ever since they started testing way back and did NOT want to go there as I was more than happy with Win7! Fast forward to now and I finally broke down and ordered a laptop and I was dreading Win10. Your videos helped me to see and understand that there is still a lot of what I loved about Win7 in this monster Microsoft has created and made it a lot easier to make the changes I needed to in order to make Win10 something I can live with! Thanks!!
@welwitschia5 жыл бұрын
This was really good. I tend to go through my settings carefully when I get a new machine, and yet many of these escaped me. Exceptional content guys, and thanks for the tips! :)
@maxmuller86334 жыл бұрын
Does this help with your performances?
@Niltava713 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always gumbo.i find your videos easy to follow for a computer novice.
@jlh59954 жыл бұрын
Hey TechGumbo - thanks for taking the time to produce this excellent video tutorial regarding settings in Windows 10.
@bridgetbrecheen37265 жыл бұрын
As a 20 plus year Apple user, I finally had to get a PC in order to utilize my work software. You are rocking my world! Everything with PC is greek to me, but you have been a lifesaver. Thank you for your very informative videos.
@seankirby25805 жыл бұрын
This really is excellent. I don't like all the privacy things set as they were, but being able to change things is good. Your piece de resistance was showing me how to change the app background from light to dark. I use a Dell 3014 monitor and the expanse of white light was too much. Thanks very much. Very grateful.
@becarefuldodoafterdodoisum84 жыл бұрын
IT is suggested you move off windows 10 and buy a chromebook instead
@lmhphotography72364 жыл бұрын
🤣
@ronaldvaughn70874 жыл бұрын
This Video Was Extremely Precise & Helpful To Me As I'm Transitioning To A New Windows 10 Computer. Also Loving Your Other Great Video's. Thanks So Very Much !!
@BlindMango5 жыл бұрын
Using 3 finger swipe gestures on your touchpad to control volume. I changed it to that randomly months ago and now it's something I don't know how I lived without to be honest lol
@ILL19835 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I have been struggling with my Win10, ever since I got the damn thing!
@ede81936 жыл бұрын
Great video...just bought a new ssd and this info will help with my new install of windows 10!
@elliotcarter96934 жыл бұрын
07:35, you can also search by just pressing start button and start typing.
@korishan6 жыл бұрын
These are some really nice basic settings that need to be changed. I agree with most of these. The one setting is about auto-loading programs after restart. Firstly, a user should make sure everything is shut down anyways upon a restart. However, I do like having my email auto-load if there was a restart, planned or otherwise. The biggest issue with this setting is that it's really "2" settings in one. 1) Auto sign-in to automatically "finish" setting up device. 2) Reopen apps after restart With #1, if this option is turned off and the system needs to do more than 1 restart or login to finish updates, it won't. So even if it restarts in the middle of night when you are sleeping, you could come back to a system that takes 30mins or longer to "finish" updates after you login. I wish MS would actually separate these two options
@AMx11006 жыл бұрын
I've already known these tips, but still watched anyway. keep up the good work man
@sajeanne84966 жыл бұрын
Personally, I check all of my Settings every time there is a Windows update... my Settings always change themselves. I talked to Microsoft about this & they don't seem to care that it is annoyingly UN-user-friendly. Control Freaks!!!
@sajeanne84966 жыл бұрын
Joe Johnson - Well said! LOL - That's why I'm looking into free OSs for the future... nothing to lose & potential gain.
@MoonShadeStuff6 жыл бұрын
Joe Johnson this is misleading. Ubuntu asks if users want to send error reports and usage statistics, you are asked during the installation process if you are ok with that (it's one checkbox, not convoluted settings that reset after an update like in Windows 10). If you do agree, it collects data such as general information about the hardware (so they see what people use it on, so they can develop drivers appropriately), time taken to finish the installation (so they can optimize this process), settings selected during the installation process and non-identifiable stuff like that. This is far from what Windows 10 does and you have very clearly given the option to disable this during the installation and in the settings. Manjaro has a toxic community? Well that's interesting, I always though they were noob friendly and want to establish themselves as arch for humans. Must be different personal experiences. The argument for MX Linux is that is has a "complete graphical user interface" - that's just 99% of distros, that's not something unique to MX Linux. If you ask me, I recommend going with Kubuntu, as it is the most used OS (Ubuntu) with the best GUI that looks more like Windows with its defaults but can be made to look however you want to if you want to customize it at some point or another. But Windows users will feel right at home here.
@rodrigoacosta97085 жыл бұрын
Yes, at first I was confused the first time I noticed this issue... until I realized its not an issue no no no... Damned control-freaks...
@MoonShadeStuff5 жыл бұрын
@Joe Johnson "It's not 99% of Linux distros that have a complete G.U.I. because if you have to use the command line and or enter commands that should of been filled in already it doesn't have a complete G.U.I." Then neither Windows, Linux or Mac have a "complete GUI" - try disabling the default apps that ship with W10 (but not with the N edition) without a command line. You don't really have to use CLIs with Ubuntu derivates for what you'd expect are the use cases of typical computer users. There is advanced stuff with any OS where you have to edit either the registry, system files or enter some commands into a terminal/PowerShell to achieve your goal.
@MoonShadeStuff5 жыл бұрын
Sure I have a degree in CS but don't know what I'm talking about, what else is new? Any reasons why I'm wrong or just because you currently feel like disagreeing with someone?
@murdockdisraeli30156 жыл бұрын
As always, a succinct and fantastic video from you. Thank you for all you do.
@ChristopherSimmons6 жыл бұрын
Nice. I had most of these done, as matter of course, but was looking for a good how to for several friends, and this was best one I've found; thanks. :-)
@Kan_DSU6 жыл бұрын
If I wouldn't own Horizon 3 and Motorsport 7 i would still use Windows 7 till it's obsolete. Because when the time comes we won't have the option anymore to use that rocksolid system where the operator is the king.
@CarolHaynesJ5 жыл бұрын
Change the Advanced Update settings update channel to the business setting for 'feature updates' (aka 'this is where we use the public to bug test new versions). This will delay twice yearly version updates by at least a couple of months while all the bugs are ironed out. You can't do this in the home version sadly. Alternatively go back to Windows 7 for a quiet life and none of this crap- sadly you may be out of luck on some newer laptops with drivers though.
@MelbourneTravel10 ай бұрын
Nice work, Keep sharing,my friend
@anintruder11974 жыл бұрын
I go into my control panel and select power settings and choose edit power plan. I edit it to the "high-performance" mode it uses a lot of power but my pc is plugged in all the time. in some pc's there is an ultimate-performance mode which uses a HUGE amount of power my PC doesn't have that because my pc is windows 10 enterprise I think the "ultimate-performance" mode is available on Windows 10 Pro edition.this is a very good setting you should change it now.
@geraldoconnor72125 жыл бұрын
A very worthwhile and useful presentation. Well done! I often wonder why Microsoft leaves this kind of tutorial to others.
@herbertmartin21426 жыл бұрын
I love the help you gave me for not having to reopen all the programs i had to when i hit lag when in game. just had to get back in game not reopen 15 other programs.... thanks so much...
@herbertmartin21426 жыл бұрын
PS. My father told me to watch this it had so much stuff that i need to do to help with my computer.
@mauriziovectorca45263 жыл бұрын
Cool! Thank you!
@sansmoraxz6 жыл бұрын
To enable /disable hidden files and folders there is a keyboard shortcut. In the windows explorer window press Alt + V + HH
@keithdavis53215 жыл бұрын
Very well presented. I can actually follow along without being left in the dust!
@makeindiabright3554 жыл бұрын
great bro very very nice,i applied all of these except one drive,you are great you had completed a great area
@Labaoglenn46 жыл бұрын
Thanks TechGumbo on this video ! Very Helpful ! Making the changes right now, Thanks alot !
@Ahmed_Alnahdi6 жыл бұрын
7:30 search can also be done by simply clicking the start menu and typing right away ;)
@wynnejulius22514 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Clear , direct and great timing. Thank you very much.
@fyurileblanc72065 жыл бұрын
phasing out control panel? you mean the way they phased out notepad? well, ok, i have a tip. years ago, i created a folder called "quick". in it i put my most often used shortcuts- including calculator, character map, command prompt, computer management, control panel, eventvwr, internet options, msconfig, notepad, regedit and wordpad. i copied that file to a disk. each time i get a new computer or a new windows setup, that is the first folder i copy to my desktop. i then make a toolbar folder for it on my taskbar. this way, no matter how windows tries to hide those files, i can still find them. they are right there on my taskbar when i need them. i have copied those files repeatedly to different disks to prevent corruption.
@stanhong0074 жыл бұрын
First thing I change is more space at task bar (no Cortana). Make easier for me to follow your video and make changes at the same time.
@lindahill11994 жыл бұрын
That's what I did too. Actually all of it annoyed me. I don't know if it even works anymore right now. Lol
@JDShaughnessy004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. Have you done a similar one for Win 8.1? One more question. Have you done a video on upgrading from Win 8.1 to Win 10? I dread the thought of the many hours of “getting back to where I am now with my apps after the update” :)
@petersuarez6515 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Very helpful to someone who is new to Windows 10. Thank You!!!
@wayneverrett895 жыл бұрын
I go to advanced settings under System in Control Panel and uncheck the immediate reboot for bluescreens.
@zeloguy6 жыл бұрын
I agree with turning "off" downloading from other PCs but I leave it on and allow the updates to only optimize from my local network. This is safe enough for me and as I have multiple computers on the same domain it seems redundant to download the same updates over and over again.
@50PullUps6 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Downloads are much *much* faster from one PC to another on your LAN. This setting should be kept on.
@shahzadhussain95916 жыл бұрын
hp Windows 10 par refreshkaise hoga
@iforgotmyusername06 жыл бұрын
Joe Johnson win 10 is win 7 strapped with MS BS and spyware and a newer prettier GUI as the disguise.
@jeffbaviera36935 жыл бұрын
@@iforgotmyusername0 Newer GUI yes, prettier - Not hardly! It's the ugliest GUI since Win3.1.
@tracysrocket4 жыл бұрын
Great, great video, great production and information.
@Diosesdepapel4 жыл бұрын
Great Video , lots of info very important to know to run the system more efficient , Tks for Sharing
@muhammednaijun4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much bro, I find this very useful ☺
@lilyvalley53893 жыл бұрын
This is awesome ! Ty so much ! I already did night light & few others, but this helped me on lots more I did not know for is just allot. Lol
@obasaar686 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your hard work, that was very informative!
@shwetapatil28334 жыл бұрын
Just press shift+alt+print screen and whole window theme will change in night mode
@karenmac79904 жыл бұрын
Great helpful video. Thanks
@kunalmittal_6 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Video Bro!
@Hamad.Kuwaitt6 жыл бұрын
Very nice review and information
@pumpkinpie72544 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, thumbs up ! Is it only me ? but I set my update hrs only to find it changed, weird .
@AntonyShannon5 жыл бұрын
that was very useful - I followed nearly all of them
@JeffreyBarranco4206 жыл бұрын
Very straight-forward. Thanks for these very helpful tips. Windows 10 seems not too bad at all. 👍
@DougsterCanada14 жыл бұрын
Thanks kindly. I finally picked up a new computer that has Widows 10 on it. I resisted upgrading until now. I actually enjoyed XP and probably 7 the most. :)
@Ratel30005 жыл бұрын
I like the theme and appearance of your menus. See how yours are all black with white text? How do you do that? Is it down-loadable?
@dleland715 жыл бұрын
THANKS! I've made a bunch of changes from this video. I knew of some of these, but WOW.
@avrel8204 жыл бұрын
Honestly the best is to create a full image of the system once new install has been performed.. Restore points isn't safe malicious software can hide in them plus most. Often system restore points don't resolve big problems and can sometimes make stuff worse... Format new install then restore image is safest and it's quite fast to do
@Allellia5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminders! I recently changed my hard drive and updated windows. I forgot to re-change some of the settings :/.. In the "all pc's" setting>[Upload Settings] >Advanced Options if I uncheck the "Limit how much bandwidth...to other PC's..." and "Monthly upload limit" boxes will it override the unchecked "Allow downloads from other PC's"? Thanks again!
@andrewt36495 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Clear, concise and very educational. Thanks!
@deltathecomic47655 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now I know about the dark theme.
@theredrose7775 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed. Thank you, so much!!!
@adamthomas57903 жыл бұрын
very helpful. thank you
@EdnaSpoonhands6 жыл бұрын
thank you very much fot these tips my friends
@closedclosed47536 жыл бұрын
Great review will make these changes although i think windows professional was the best platform!!
@einname2204 жыл бұрын
that night mode and dark colors ... im in love haha
@eyextacy84124 жыл бұрын
This video should come with every W10 system. Microsoft , Google, Facebook and all Big Tech -- So sneaky!
@blackitten25 жыл бұрын
These are great settings advice! I am changing a lot of things. If I can read my notes. LOL Thanks so much for explaining those all important settings. I have no book to reference...
@vicentesedas5 жыл бұрын
Great information! Thanks a lot!!
@elochim89684 жыл бұрын
Verry interesting and explained in a well understood way....listening cn sometimes be toxic instead off feeding the brains due to an annoying voice,talking in an unknown language that should be English 🙊BUT you changed my opinion of listening cn take more energy thn running 3 times until the 2nd floor.ty and as listening is now added to my soul food list I cant wait to scroll down to the next video 😌. Namaste 🥳
@lindahill11994 жыл бұрын
You are AMAZING! Love your videos. Thank you for your help.
@catherinerowe21465 жыл бұрын
Thank you, helped me a lot Cheers
@jrguillory6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. Great stuff
@fisherman76334 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro for sharing this video. I'm about to Reset my Laptop and this is very useful. Stay safe bro. God Bless & Protect us all. (LIKED & SUBSCRIBED)
@sebmixtv9894 жыл бұрын
thanks you very much for nice info
@ch3ckm86 жыл бұрын
Windows 10 is fast. It made my old laptop bearable. Also love Cortana integration. And I like the color scheme and the "night light" mode is super helpful.
@andrewfreeman885 жыл бұрын
---said no one ever..
@Jacques_Paquin6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Well done
@Bullminator6 жыл бұрын
For win pro users: To disable the "Updates are available" popup in Windows 10, do the following. Open an elevated command prompt. Ensure that the console is opened in the folder C:\Windows\System32. If not, then type the following command to change the directory: cd /d "%Windir%\System32" Type or copy-paste the following command: takeown /f musnotification.exe This command will take NTFS ownership of the executable file that produces the popup. The next command will prevent the operating system from accessing the file. icacls musnotification.exe /deny Everyone:(X) Now, repeat the same for the MusNotificationUx file. takeown /f musnotificationux.exe icacls musnotificationux.exe /deny Everyone:(X) This should be enough to stop Windows 10 from showing these annoying notifications.
@AdamsTaiwan6 жыл бұрын
Turn Windows Features on or off: Uncheck SMB1.0 For Pro users: Check Windows Defender Application Guard. Then do extra safe browsing with Edge by select Application Guard Window.
@r13hd225 жыл бұрын
You just told people to actually USE Edge...stop giving advice.
@AdamsTaiwan5 жыл бұрын
@@r13hd22 Sure, are you going to run any other browser in a VM for the extra security? For me the browser wars are over. I use browsers like I use Apps. If an app has a feature I use it for that feature. I use Chrome for most of my browsing and work. I used Firefox to view the CSS grid outline when debugging a webpage. I will use Edge when I need extra secure browsing and having it read websites out loud with mixed with Chinese and English at 1.5 speed.
@r13hd225 жыл бұрын
Chrome? Why would anyone ever use that memory hog. Edge is as secure as IE was, as in not...and im not surprised that you would use Edge for a thing that has been available long before Edge even existed. TTS software is not new and there are plenty of free options...MSFT has made billions off of the lazy and uninformed.
@AdamsTaiwan5 жыл бұрын
@@r13hd22 Again, I use the browser for the feature, I don't care about it's other problems. Chrome is first to allow me to install PWAs in windows from the browser. So you saw the word Edge and stopped there? Edge in itself may not be more secure, but what I said was to run Edge then select Application Guard Window. This runs the browser in an environment much like a VM (but not as large and slow), which means that even if the a hacker got thru it wouldn't matter because they can't get thru to windows. To get the same kind of security with another browser, you'd have to run it in a VM.
@r13hd225 жыл бұрын
Cannot figure out for the life of me why you brought up running a browser in a VM for "security" and now you are making excuses for using a browser that is weak on security just because of "features"...also, running a browser in a VM is no where near as secure as you think lol. VM itself is old and MSFTs VM software is one of the worst.
@NELSONG125 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Thank you
@chanhsaephan84134 жыл бұрын
Hi and thank you for sharing your video. I was experiencing crazy activity with my laptop and attempted to follow your instruction, however, I was unable to locate cortona under setting. How may I fix these options if the options aren’t available to choose?
@ichiban08083 жыл бұрын
Thank You and of course,thumb Up from Switzerland!
@fletchflips10175 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video....I learned a lot!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@JB-xi5ek5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks. I really appreciate your delivery pace.
@jennymontague8513 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a book about all this. A lot to digest.
@JJFlores1973 жыл бұрын
You may want to look into the "For Dummies" series of books. They often have pretty decent computer books for various operating systems.
@EweChewBrrr016 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I've only just installed win 10. I'm not liking the layout at all and have been frustrated many times trying to find simple things such as control panel. Any more help on windows 10 would be welcome. I'm sure i'm not the only one who needs more help.
@AdamsTaiwan6 жыл бұрын
There are more fast ways to get to settings in Win10. Type Control + s, then type 'env' takes you right to the Environment Variables Tab of the System Properties.
@EweChewBrrr016 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Ill try that when I get out of bed.
@EweChewBrrr016 жыл бұрын
AdamsTaiwan Where do I type it?
@irfaanfr46 жыл бұрын
Same here
@godschild55875 жыл бұрын
I just downgraded to windows 7 and I'm very happy, windows 7 is the best windows.