June 30, 2016

Everything Windows 10

Accounts/Activation
1. Adult User Account
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-new-adult-user-account-windows-10/
2. Check W10 Activation
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/01/check-if-windows-10-is-activated/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1688%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1r5z
3. Enable Hidden W10 Administrator Account
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/ up to and including W10
4. Disable Login Background Picture
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-windows-10-background-login-screen-picture/
5. Rename W10 Computer
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/rename-windows-10-computer/
6. Start W10 without a Password
http://www.howto-connect.com/start-windows-10-without-password/
7. PIN for authentication
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/03/05/setting-up-a-pin-on-windows-10-for-authentication/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1832%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1wnx
8. Hide User Name/mail ID
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/hide-username-email-photo-windows-10-logon-screen/
9. Turn off Lock Screen ads
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-off-windows-10-lock-screen-ads/
10. Sign-In Options -- https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-sign-in-options
11. Create Local Accounts --  http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/ss/Creating-Local-Accounts-in-Windows-10.htm?utm_content=6568030&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exp_nl&utm_campaign=list_windows&utm_term=
or  http://goo.gl/cCmJX9

Color/Text -- change
1. Customize Color Appearance
http://www.eightforums.com/customization/22382-color-appearance.html
2. Change Mouse Pointer Size/Color
http://windowsable.com/how-to-change-mouse-pointer-size-and-color-in-windows-10/
3. Change Title Bar/Border Color
http://www.download3k.com/articles/How-to-Change-the-Title-Bar-Color-in-Windows-10-01349
http://www.nextofwindows.com/how-to-change-title-bar-color-in-windows-10
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-change-title-bar-color-in-windows-10/
 http://betanews.com/2015/07/13/how-to-change-title-bar-color-windows-10
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/17/changing-the-white-windows-10-title-bar-color-the-easy-way/#comment-3538067
http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-change-window-border-color-in-windows
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/19150-title-bar-text-size-change-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=Appearance%

Cortana
1. Tips for use 
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/tips-get-more-out-of-cortana-windows-10/
http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/fl/Microsoft-Cortana-What-You-Need-To-Know.htm?utm_source=exp_nl&utm_medium=email&utm_term=list_windows&utm_campaign=list_windows&utm_content=20150610

Customization
1. Personalize W10
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-quick-ways-customize-personalize-windows-10/
2. Hibernate
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-hibernate-mode-windows-10/
3. God Mode
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-god-mode-windows-10/
4. Customize Send To Menu
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/customize-add-remove-items-sendto-menu-windows
5. Customize This PC
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/24/how-to-customize-this-pc-on-windows-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1827%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1wgy
6. Windows Experience Index -- tool
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.220
7. File Explorer Layouts
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/get-the-most-out-of-file-explorer-layouts/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/display-all-windows-10-apps-file-explorer/
8. Make Command Promt Transparent
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-command-prompt-transparent
9. Create Mobile Hotspot with W10 Anniversary Update
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/how-to-enable-and-configure-a-mobile-hotspot-in-windows-10-anniversary-update/

Default Program
1. Make any Program a Default Program
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/16/how-to-make-any-program-the-default-on-windows-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1824%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1wct
2. Change One Drive Default Location & Sharing Items
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-onedrive-default-location-windows+10/
http://www.groovypost.com/news/microsoft-makes-sharing-from-onedrive-easier/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/onedrive-universal-app-returns-to-windows-10/
3. Change Default Edge Search Engine
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-search-engine-microsoft-edge-windows-10/
4. Backup/Restore W10 File Associations
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/backup-restore-windows-10-file-associations/
5. Change Default Browser
http://www.groovypost.com/unplugged/change-default-web-browser-windows-10/
6. Install/start Edge
http://superuser.com/questions/949294/how-to-install-start-the-new-windows-10-edge-browser

Desktop 
1. Easier to see Hi Res DT Displays
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-desktop-easier-see-high-resolution-displays/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-fuzzy-windows-10-fonts-high-resolution-displays/
2. Fix Lost/Moved Icons
https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-fix-lost-icons-on-windows-10-desktop/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/stop-desktop-icons-changing-position-after-screen-refresh/
3. Universal App Shortcuts
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-desktop-shortcuts-windows-10-universal-apps/
4. Update Shortcut
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-windows-update-shortcut-windows-10/
5. Enable Peek Preview
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-desktop-peek-preview-windows-10/
6. Virtual DT shortcuts
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/windows-10-virtual-desktop-shortcuts/

Features
1. Worthy Unknown Features
https://davescomputertips.com/6-windows-10-features-you-may-not-know-about/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/eight-lesser-known-windows-10-features-and-settings-worth-exploring.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
2. Configuration Tips
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/07/20/five-windows-10-configuration-tips-for-new-or-upgraded-systems/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1676%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1qq3
http://www.howtogeek.com/221973/what-is-tablet-mode-in-windows-10-and-how-to-turn-it-on-and-off/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/working-in-tablet-mode-in-windows-10-anniversary-update/
3. Configure Printer
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-configure-printer-windows-10/
4. Improve W10 Search
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/09/01/how-to-make-windows-10s-search-lightning-fast-and-more-useful/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1717%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1s9e
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-windows-10-advanced-search-options/
5. Manage Download Location
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/manage-windows-10-download-locations/
6. W10 Storage
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-windows-10-storage-sense/
7. List of Shell Commands
http://winaero.com/blog/list-of-shell-commands-in-windows-10/
8. Open File Explorer to This PC
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-file-explorer-open-this-pc-not-quick-access/
https://davescomputertips.com/open-file-explorer-to-this-pc-rather-than-quick-access-in-windows-10/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
9. Slide Shutdown
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-slide-shutdown-windows-10-pc-like-windows-phone/
10. Enable battery saver
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-battery-saver-long-battery-life-laptop/
11. Keyboard Shortcuts
http://www.windows10update.com/windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts/
12. Maintenance
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-maintenance-changed-need-consider/  
13. Control Panel 
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-traditional-control-panel-familiar-utilities-windows-10/
14. Clear space on the Taskbar
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-up-space-windows-10-taskbar/
15. Manage Auto Play
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-manage-autoplay-external-devices-windows-10/
16. Files & Folders
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-files-folders-file-explorer/ 
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/configure-windows-10-file-history/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/burn-files-data-dvd-cd-windows-10/
17. Scroll inactive Background Windows
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/scroll-inactive-background-windows-by+hovering-over-them/
18. Access StartUP 
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/27564-startup-apps-shortcut-create-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=Shortcuts
19. Adjust Display Settings
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-display-settings/
20. Windows Experience Index -- WEI
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.220
21. Clear Quick Access
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-windows-10-quick-access-history-file-explorer/
22. Backup
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support
23. Free Drive Space
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/free-up-drive-space-windows-10-pcs-guide/
24. Sticky Notes
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Using-Sticky-Notes
25. How to use Storage Spaces for Backup
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-storage-spaces-windows-10
26. Clear Jump Lists (also is done with C Cleaner if not unchecked from default)
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-windows-10-jump-lists/
27. Remove Icon Check Boxes --  http://www.groovypost.com/tips/remove-windows-icon-check-boxes/
28. Share files over Bluetooth -- http://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-bluetooth-windows-10/
29. Adjust Cursor and Mouse Pointer  
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/increase-mouse-pointer-size-color-windows-10/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto-increase-windows-10-cursor-thickness/
30. Lesser Known Features
http://askbobrankin.com/ten_windows_10_features_you_didnt_know_about.html?awt_l=AdDVh&awt_m=IqL4EY_LweP6SL
or  http://goo.gl/7eY21K
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/eight-lesser-known-windows-10-features-and-settings-worth-exploring.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
or  http://goo.gl/riam5d
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-national-holidays-to-windows-10-calendar-app/

Games
1. W7 Games for W10 in one package
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/get-classic-windows-7-games-windows-8-and-10-free.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
or http://goo.gl/aq4AAS

Help/Fixes
1. Basic Help
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/can-get-help-windows-10/
2. Fix High RAM/CPU usage
http://www.bidnessetc.com/business/how-to-fix-windows-10-system-ntoskrnlexe-process-high-ram-cpu-usage/
3. Fixwin 10 program
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/10/29/fix-and-repair-windows-10-issues-with-fixwin-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1776%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1uit
-- http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-free-tools-fix-problem-windows-10/
4. Reclaim Disk Space  -- http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-windows-10-settings-app-reclaim-disk
5. Change Time/Date -- http://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-windows-10-time-date-pc/
6. Turn off W10 Features
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/06/18/turn-off-windows-10-features/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1876%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1yar
7. Apps to be tried
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-neglected-windows-10-apps-must-try/
8. Find and install Desktop Programs
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-or-reinstall-desktop-programs-and-apps-in-windows-10/
9. Repair broken W10 Install
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/repairing-a-broken-windows-10-installation/

Manage Notification Tray Items
1. Icons
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/03/11/manage-and-display-system-tray-icons-in-windows-10/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-tip-disable-annoying-app-notifications/?tag=nl.e539&s_cid=e539&ttag=e539&ftag=TRE17cfd61 
2. Quick Action Tiles
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/customize-quick-action-tiles-windows-10-action-center/

Networking
1. Map a Drive
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/map-network-drive-windows-10/
2. Find an IP address
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-windows-10-device-ip-address/
3. Here is some information about how to be sure you can share and open files and folders from one computer to another using W10. Many users when trying to do this from within Explorer\Network run in to a problem with a window asking the user to "Enter Network Credentials". After much searching for the correct information on the internet, I made a call to Microsoft and spoke to a tech support person who over the span of 2 hours tried a variety of methods of being able to access files on the DT and two laptops when all three showed up just fine as being on the Network.
I won't get into all the details as it was primarily one computer that had the issue and the final solution is now added below.
The key to this process which ends up with the process working correctly on Windows 10 is to add each computer the the Homegroup.
here are a couple of links on how to create a homegroup
1. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-set-up-a-homegroup-network-in-windows-10.html
2. http://www.howto-connect.com/create-a-homegroup-in-windows-10-quick-easy/
next you will want to know how to join another computer to the newly created Homegroup.
http://www.techulator.com/resources/13462-How-to-join-Homegroup-from-Windows-10-and-share-files-and-printers.aspx
Now you are ready to proceed to being able to view the contents of shared files or folders on the computers on your Network and Homegroup.
Below are the steps we did to successfully setup the folder sharing in your network.
1. Add the PC to homegroup network
2. Set the specified folders for sharing
3.  Edit the permission
1. Once you choose the file/folder that you want to give permission, right click on it.
2. Click on properties and go to security tab, check whether any permission have been set.
3. After you have viewed the permissions that are already set, you can now click on the Advanced Button that is right below the "Permissions for Authenticated Users"
4. Once you have clicked Advanced, a box like this should appear, the "Permission Entries" box, which shows all the permissions that are set for the users. Now, after you have spotted the user whose permissions you wish to change, click "Change Permissions.
5. Click on the user you would like to edit, and then click the option that says "Change Permissions" which is right below the box.
6. Once that is clicked, you are going to get the same box pop up, but this time, you can actually edit the options. You do that by clicking the "Administrators" user again, and this time, you are going to click the "Edit" option.

On Screen Keyboard
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/tips-tricks-using-windows-10-onscreen-keyboard/

Restart Options
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7370-restart-computer-windows-10-a.htm
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/17159-safe-mode-add-boot-options-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=General%20Tips

Remove, bypass, reset or disable  items in W 10
1. Remove Get Office
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-remove-get-office-windows-10
2. Remove Startup Apps
 http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-add-or-remove-startup-apps-in-windows-10/
3. Autoplay
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-manage-autoplay-external-devices-windows-10/
4. Remove Core Apps
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/02/how-to-remove-core-apps-in-windows-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1688%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1r5u
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/06/22/geek-uninstaller-remove-windows-apps/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1878%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1ye7
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/install-uninstall-update-windows-10-universal-apps/
5. Remove Background Apps
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-windows-10-background-apps/
6. Notification sounds
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-off-change-windows-10-notification-sounds/
7. Limit Recycle Bin Space
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/limite-disk-drive-space-used-recycle-bin-windows-10/
8. Remove W10 Photo Viewer
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/replace-photo-viewer-windows-10-after-clean-install/
9. Reset Edge
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/20/reset-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1825%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1wda
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-microsoft-edge-default-settings/

10. Disable Skype Host exe
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/27/disable-skypehost-exe-windows-skype-on-windows-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1828%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1whe
11. Turn off P2P update app share
https://davescomputertips.com/turn-off-peer-to-peer-update-app-sharing-in-windows-10/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
12. Lock Screen Ads
https://www.404techsupport.com/2016/02/windows10-lock-screen-ads/
13. Action Center
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-action-center-windows-10/
14. Remove MSI Consumer Experience
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/03/02/turn-off-microsoft-consumer-experience/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1830%2ecc0ao03z91%2
15. RUNTIME BROKER
Runtime Broker is a service called Time Broker, which can be disabled through editing the registry.
Before editing, the original value was 3. Set to 4 to disable. Just change the 3 to a 4 through the MODIFY menu selection.
 If any issue is found simply reverse the process. 
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Right-click on the Start Menu Icon. 
Go to RUN and type regedit.exe and select OK.

Find the following entry:  Scroll and use down arrows to get to each place in the Path shown

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TimeBroker] (Click and then scroll to )  "Start"=dword:00000003 

THEN
Click on "Start" > go to Edit on the Menu Bar> Modify > and when dialogue box opens
Change the 3 to a 4.
exit regedit and reboot your system
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TimeBroker] "Start"=dword:00000004
4 is Disabled, 3 is Manual and 2 is Automatic startup. 
After this edit, Runtime Broker no longer runs and the CPU at idle is now only 0 to 1 or 2 percent. Even though I have followed the above procedure, RTB still runs but at a very low RAM usage.
No adverse affects after disabling Runtime Broker on my system. 
Although it is supposed to be neceessary to run Modern Apps, because I seldom use the Start Menu, I have seen no issue that bothers me other than my Weather App does not run in real time but by simply clicking on it, I get any results of value.

15. Make W10 Look & Feel like W7
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-make-windows-10-look-and-feel-windows-7.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
Safe Mode
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/boot-windows-10-safe-mode/
https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1013074/
http://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/17159-safe-mode-add-boot-options-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=General%20Tips  -- this is the best option to have available for a machine that needs to go to safemode before a full bootup.
Security
1. Windows Defender Adaware Protection
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/11/30/add-adware-protection-to-windows-defender/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1790%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1v26
2. Secure W 10
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-secure-windows-10-the-paranoids-guide/?tag=nl.e589&s_cid=e589&ttag=e589&ftag=TREc64629f
3. Stop Cortana's Data Gathering
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-turn-cortana-and-stop-personal-data-gathering-windows-10
4. Updates & Security
http://windows.about.com/od/windowsforbeginners/tp/Updates-and-Security-in-Windows-10.htm?utm_content=20150902&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exp_nl&utm_campaign=list_wi
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/12/01/w10privacy-update-brings-even-more-privacy-option
5. Privacy Issues
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/understanding-and-dealing-windows-10-privacy-issue.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7032-diagnostic-usage-data-settings-change-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=General%20Tips
6. Windows Defender
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3569-windows-defender-real-time-protection-turn-off-windows-10-a.html
7. Your Location known by W10 -- http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/fl/Location-in-Windows-10-What-You-Need-to-Know.htm?utm_content=6568030&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exp_nl&utm_campaign=list_windows&utm_term=
8. Find Saved WiFi Passwords
http://windows.about.com/od/networkconnect/ss/How-to-Find-Your-Saved-Wi-Fi-Passwords-on-Windows.htm?utm_content=6719513&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exp_nl&utm_campaign=list_windows&utm_term=#showall
or http://goo.gl/0iZ2ht
9. Lock in W10 Free Upgrade
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-lock-in-your-free-windows-10-upgrade-and-keep-using-your-old-windows-version/?tag=nl.e539&s_cid=e539&ttag=e539&ftag=TRE17cfd61

Start Menu
1. Don't exceed 512 Items
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/09/16/make-sure-your-windows-10-start-menu-does-not-exceed-512-items/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1733%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1svg
2. Customize Start Menu
http://www.howtogeek.com/197836/8-ways-to-customize-the-windows-10-start-menu/
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/windows-10-start-menu-explained-how-customize-and-use-it.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
3. Guide to the Start Menu
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/guide-windows-10-start-menu/
4.  Live Tiles
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/hide-those-annoying-live-tiles-win10-start-menu.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29&utm_content=FeedBurner
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-live-tile-groups-windows-10-start-menu/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-fourth-live-tile-column-windows-10-start/
http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/fl/Windows-10-Start-Menu-What-are-promoted-tiles.htm?utm_content=6767036&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exp_nl&utm_campaign=list_windows&utm_term=
or  http://goo.gl/jbbgSR
5. Add RUN to Start Menu
http://www.windowsbleu.com/2014/10/how-to-add-run-to-start-menu-in-windows.html
6. Weather/Calendar
. http://www.groovypost.com/howto/display-weather-windows-10-calendar-app/
7. Adjust W10 Start Menu
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-get-windows-7-start-menu-windows-10.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-ban-app-suggestions-from-windows-10s-start-menu/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/display-all-windows-10-apps-file-explorer/
http://windows.about.com/od/Windows-10/tp/Get-that-Windows-10-Start-Menu-Organized-Part-2.htm?utm_content=6517156&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exp_nl&utm_campaign=list_windows&utm_term=
8. Pin Settings
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/20/pin-windows-settings-to-the-windows-10-start-menu/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1645%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1phz
 9. First Letter Find
 http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-windows-10-apps-first-letter-start-menu/
10. Pin Edge
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/pin-websites-edge-browser-windows-10-start-menu/
11. Universal Apps
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-universal-apps-menus/
12. SendTo and Open Start Menu/manually add programs
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/customize-the-windows-vista-send-to-menu/
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6463/stupid-geek-tricks-how-to-open-the-start-menu-folder-in-windows-7/   also works in W10
http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/manually-adding-programs-to-the-windows-10-start-menu/
http://www.howtogeek.com/225654/how-to-organize-and-add-shortcuts-to-the-all-apps-list-on-windows-10/  -- this is most important to read as much of the information needed is found by scrolling down
Here is the info that is needed to do the whole task
add Programs from the Start Menu to the Send To Menu using the link supplied above
browse to the Start Menu>Programs folder
If you have multiple programs under any specific category create a folder here for those shortcuts to the program to reside which you will add from the instruction below. 
Next, in order to add something to the start menu, it MUST be a shortcut so now from wherever you store non installed applications, R click the .exe and use Send To Desktop (create shortcut)
Next -- open the Desktop folder from Explorer. Find the app shortcut on the Desktop and Send To Programs (to create this see the link above)
By having the Programs folder open, if you have a folder contained therein which will have multiple programs of similar type then either drag/drop & use Ctrl + to create a copy or R click and drag and from the flyout menu in the destination folder click on "copy here".
Of course if you just use the Send To, later you can create a folder of similar programs if needed and drag the shortcuts to that folder.

Superpower
1. Access
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-windows-superpowers-access/
2. EI
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.220  --Windows 10 Experience Index
System Restore
1. Delete Restore Points
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/delete-restore-points-windows-10-reclaim-disk-space/
2. Factory Reset/Restore
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/system-restore-factory-reset-work-windows-10/
3. Create Shortcut
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/51177-system-protection-properties-shortcut-create.html --for W10 also
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16236-restore-point-context-menu-add-w
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4543-system-restore-point-shortcut-create-windows-10-a.html?filter[1]=Sh
4. How to Enable System Restore
http://www.tekrevue.com/how-to-enable-system-restore-windows-10/
Taskbar
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-advanced-taskbar-tweaks-windows-10/

Task Manager
1. How to Use
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-use-the-windows-task-manager/
2. Tricks
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-windows-task-manager-tricks-didnt-know/
Time Zones
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-extra-clock-different-time-zones-windows-10/

Tutorials/Books
1. Training Videos 
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/free-windows-10-training-videos.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29

http://www.windows10update.com/free-windows-10-training-videos/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1977-windows-10-tutorial-index.html
https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/power-tools-for-windows-10-16405?l=2xJ2DdeUC_506573942

2. Learn W10 E Book
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/start-learning-windows-10-free-book.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
3. Complete Guide to W10
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/5213/complete-guide-to-windows-10
http://www.windows10update.com/windows-10-tutorials/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support?ocid=win10_wol_legacy
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/windows10
4. Shortcuts
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts/
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=faq-Windows-10&faq=43 -- shutdown shortcuts

5. Forums
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/
6. W10 Demo  --  http://www.groovypost.com/howto/test-demo-windows-10-without-installing/

Upgrading/updating to Windows 10 
1. Don't Want W10?
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/dont-want-windows-10-check-your-windows-update-settings-now.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/03/25/never-10-prevent-windows-10-upgrades/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1840%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1wxw
2. Upgrade Assistant
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/12/win10-wizard-is-a-windows-10-upgrade-assistant/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1822%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1w9t
3.  MS ISO Images
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/17/download-windows-7-and-8-1-iso-images-from-microsoft/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1824%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1wco  -- scroll to the W10 info
4. Post Install Configurations
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/top-configurations-after-windows-10-upgrade/
5. Upgrade to Pro via Media Creation Tool
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-media-creation-tool-upgrade-pro-instead-home-version/
6. Clean Install
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/30/how-to-clean-install-windows-10-directl
7. Learn about Updates before Install
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/10-things-check-before-installing-windows-10/
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/10/14/how-to-find-out-more-about-windows-updates-before-you-install-them/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1760%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1tww
http://windows.about.com/od/windowsforbeginners/tp/Navigating-Microsofts-site-for-Windows-10-update-histories.htm?utm_content=6140980&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exp_nl&utm_campaign=list_windows&utm_term=
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/defer-block-uninstall-windows-10-updates/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/managing-windows-update-behavior-using-active-hours-and-restart-options/

8. Revert from W 10 Install
http://www.windows10update.com/uninstall-windows-10-return-windows-xp-windows-7-windows-8-1/
http://askbobrankin.com/tip_the_windows_10_secret_microsoft_wont_tell_you.html?awt_l=AdDVh&awt_m=JkozZsf4leP6SL
9. W 10 Setup Media
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/5162/windows-10-tip-create-windows-10-setup-media-the-right-way
10. Downloading W10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/your-pc-may-have-been-uploading-windows-10-others-without-you-knowing-it.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
11. Upgrade 32 Bit to 64 Bit
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/upgrade-32-bit-64-bit-windows-10/
12. Prevent/install or update drivers with W10 Update
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930  --  prevent
http://www.windows10update.com/how-to-install-or-update-windows-10-drivers/
13. Update coming to W10 Anniversary Edition
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/working-in-tablet-mode-in-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/using-Windows-10-improved-color-personalization-settings/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/customize-taskbar-settings-in-the-windows-10-anniversary-update/
14. 3 must DO's after upgrade
 https://davescomputertips.com/3-must-do-things-after-upgrading-to-windows-10/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter

Virtual Devices
1. Copy files 
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/attach-copy-files-vhd-windows-10/
2. Use Virtual Desktops
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-virtual-desktops-windows-10/
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/06/15/vdesk-virtual-desktops-windows-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1875%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1ya1

Wifi 
1. Hotspot
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-windows-10-wi-fi-hotspot/
2. Delete old Networks
https://davescomputertips.com/delete-old-wi-fi-networks-in-windows-10/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/18/remove-old-wireless-networks-in-windows-10/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1825%2ecc0ao03z91%2e1we0
3. Find Passwords
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-wi-fi-network-passwords-windows-10/