Little-known but useful Windows 10 features

Windows 10

Windows 10 has been with us for a few years now. Every year it receives a couple of big updates, with which we can see how the operating system improves. This is something that also allows you to always get more out of it. Because new features arrive with each release, there are always some features that are little known to many users. Although there are some that are worth knowing.

Therefore, below we will talk about some of these functions that are very useful. But, that many users may not know or do not make use of them in the best way. Something that prevents them from being able to get the most out of Windows 10 in their case.

Data consumption

WiFi

One piece of information that is sure to be of interest to users in Windows 10 is knowing how much data they have consumed while browsing. In a smartphone being able to know this information is something simple. But in the case of a computer it is not usually known how this is possible. Although there is a very simple way to find out.

What you have to do is enter the computer settings. Within it there is a section called Network and Internet, which you have to enter. Then in the left column you see a section that is the data use. In it, it will therefore be possible to see in detail how much data has been consumed when browsing the Internet in Windows 10. Furthermore, it is possible to see the data that each application on the computer has consumed. Much more accurate information.

Customize the taskbar

Windows 10 is a version that has always stood out for giving users many customization options. Therefore, one of the available functions is the possibility of customizing the taskbar. One of the functions, of which we have already spoken, is the possibility of change the location of that taskbar in the computer. So there may be users who depending on their use, have an interest in changing that location.

It can be put on the sides of the screen, as well as on the top. You can choose this at any time. It is not only possible to change your location. We also have the possibility to make said taskbar in Windows 10 to be transparent. To find out how to do this, you must read this tutorial.

Download location

When we download something to the computer, the normal thing is that it always ends up in the same location. This may not always be to our advantage. This is why Windows 10 allows users determine the location they want for new content coming to the team. Also, being able to do this is really simple. Since it can be done in the computer settings.

Within the configuration you must then enter the system. There we have to look at the column on the left of the screen. You will see that one of the options in that column is storage. Then, we have to look at the option that says Change the storage location for new content. So we can then determine where we want something to be downloaded.

It's certainly a useful feature in Windows 10. So don't be afraid to use it. It can be especially useful if you have a storage drive that is almost full.

Customize font

Lastly, if you have a Windows 10 device with a touchscreen, you may know that it is possible to customize the font when we write by hand. It is something simple to achieve, but it allows us to better fit what we are looking for. To do this, we have to enter the computer settings.

Within it we have to enter the devices section. Here you have to enter the Pen and Windows Ink section. It is in this section where the possibility of customizing said font is offered in a simple way.


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