Windows 10 - Help & Advice

Listed below are a number of links to various resources for assistance with Windows 10.
Click on the relevant item to access it.  Please be aware that these links all lead to third-party websites.

Further general resources (which may also be useful for Windows 10) are listed in the Resources section of this website.

Removing Windows 10 Nag screens

• A better blocker is available to shield you from coerced 'Get Windows 10' updates
  • ​Using GWX Control Panel to Permanently Remove the 'Get Windows 10' Icon
• How do I get rid of the annoying Windows 10 upgrade message

Has Windows 10 installed itself without asking you?

• What to do if Windows 10 has installed against your will

Advice Booklets:

Microsoft:

• Windows 10 Help

How-To's & Tips from PC World

35 short videos, mainly about Windows 10, but including other subjects
(ensure you click 'Load More' at the bottom of the page to see all the videos available)

Top Windows Tutorials

Free video tutorials on many aspects of Windows 10:

Tutorial 1 – Starting your new Windows 10 PC
Tutorial 2 – Diving into the Desktop
Tutorial 3 – The New Start Menu
Tutorial 4 – Basic Searching
Tutorial 5 – Desktop Windows
Tutorial 6 – Virtual Desktops
Tutorial 7 – Tablet Mode and the New Start Screen
Tutorial 8 – Touch Multitasking
Tutorial 9 – Exploring File Explorer
Tutorial 10 – File Explorer Part 2
Tutorial 11 – Working With Files and Folders
Tutorial 12 – Multiple Files and Folders
Tutorial 13 – Cortana
Tutorial 14 – Information apps

Changing font and screen element sizes in Windows 10
Creating Desktop Shortcuts in Windows 10

Windows 10 Guidance

• WinTuts.com:
  • Must-Know Keyboard Shortcuts
  • 8 Windows 10 Secrets You Probably Didn't Know About
• Disable annoying app notifications
• Windows 10 articles / Everything about Windows 10
• 11 hidden tips and tweaks for Windows 10

Apps for Windows 10

• 10 essential Windows 10 desktop apps

• Top 25 free apps for Windows 10 (Note that you have to scroll the images left-right to view each recommendation.)

• 5 free apps that add cool Windows 7 features to Windows 10 (Note that free registration may be required to access this article)

Web Browsers for Windows 10

• Best alternative web browsers for Windows 10​ 

Microsoft Software & Support, with support expiry dates

• This information for Windows 10 (and also other Windows versions and other Microsoft products) is available in the Resources > Microsoft Software & Support section of this site.