Windows 10 is a great operating system that offers a lot of features and options. However, there are some things you can do to customize it even further. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of Windows 10:

  1. Start by opening the Settings app and selecting System on the left. This will give you a variety of options, including Control Panel, Privacy, and System. You can also access these settings by pressing F5 on your keyboard or by using the charms bar at the top of the screen.
  2. In System Preferences, select Security and Privacy on the left side of the window. This will give you more control over how your computer is protected and who can access your information. You can also set up rules for when certain activities are allowed or forbidden, as well as set up time limits for each type of activity.
  3. In Network & Sharing Center, select Ethernet from the list on the left side of the window. This will show you all of your network connections and how they are connected to each other. You can also see which devices are connected to each network connection and which networks they belong to.
  4. In File Explorer, open Options and select Advanced Options from the menu on the right side of the window. This will give you more control over how Windows 10 handles files and folders (including hidden files and folders). You can also choose whether to show file extensions in File Explorer or not (this is important if you want to use different file types for different purposes).

Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite Windows customization tricks and now we’re back to highlight some of the tips, tricks, and tweaks you shared.

Your customization tips ranged from cosmetic to behind the scenes tweaks and offered a wide variety of ways to customize the Windows experience. Ted Lilley’s favorite must-have tweak involves Windows Explorer:

Robin sets up virtual desktops:

Swelfy adjust the focus-sensitivity with a third party app:

We use WizMouse to achieve the same end, and agree that mouse-over-scrolling is a really handy trick. RJ Sheppard likes to tweak his toolbar:

Bill tidies up his desktop with a toolbar trick:

For more tips and tricks covering everything from security to third-party skins, hit up the full comment thread.