15 Windows Settings You Should Change Now!

These default settings are no good! Here is what to change.

Windows 10 has lots of settings that you probably want to change if you haven't already. Many of these are privacy settings, but there are some for convenience as well. There are even a few cool windows features that aren't on by default that you can enable. One example is Windows new "Night Light" mode with the latest creators update. I go through all of these settings and show you exactly how to change them.

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0:36 1. Windows Update
1:22 2. wifi settings
2:11 3-6 Privacy settings - General
2:59 Speech, inking, & typing
3:23 Location
3:39 Feedback & diagnostics
4:21 7-10. Cortana
4:56 11. Notifications & actions
5:54 12. Suggested apps
6:08 13. Game DVR
7:07 14. Night light (enable)
8:02 15. Windows Explorer (enable)

[Pseudynom]

Guy in a Google shirt telling you stuff about privacy - how ironic.

[Loozyd]

A really important one in my opinion is the power management settings in the Windows 10 Control Panel. Just set them to high performance if you're a gamer, it can make a huge difference on how much power your GPU is allowed to be distributed and increase your framerate in demanding games.

[TeacherWes]

All of the options menus are different now; it's like Windows watched your video and changed everything to intentially make it more difficult or impossible to change these settings

[MrPokemon]

I found that frame rate visibility is way better whilst the nightlight feature is turned on. The night light feature is definitely not only a healthy choice, but useful (too).

[ZEAL_FPV]

Disabling and Enabling certain setting and features was probably one of the first few things I did when I got my new PC, even so; this tutorial was a great help and it allowed me to understand a few things I wouldn't have figured out without help from someone like you ThioJoe. Thank you!

[prabhanieliyanage]

I literally keep the night light on all the time it's so much easier to look at the screen. Same on my phone

[katieharris]

I have followed several of your suggestions. My favorite was the ability to see the file extensions. Thank you. Plus I love night light.

[MrRandomallthetime]

For the night light one, I find that F.lux is better. It's automatic like the nightlight, and it does it gradually, catering to the person depending on what time they get up. Letting the screen dim when the sun sets. I find it much better to use than the windows night light.

[inactive]

Holy shit, first time I've ever been this early to any video. 5 Views, 0 Likes, 0 Dislikes. Hey Joe!

[grahamecampbell]

Thanks, ThioJoe. Very helpful and liked your no-nonsense video presentation style. Although my version of Windows is upgraded since you made this video, I still managed to find the corresponding settings, albeit slightly different layout.

[theprior]

Mighty handy stuff. Keeps the MS bar-stewards from grinding you down. Also great to learn about settings hidden away that I would probably never have found. All very sensible advice. Thank you.

[frederickmartin]

ThioJoe, I wanted to say thank you. You saved my gluteus maximus. You showed me how to put the "Task Bar always in front" in another video. I don't remember which video that hint was in but I did what you suggested and selected it. When my computer started behaving badly it did save me, so thanks again. You do great work. Keep it up.

[danielmata]

As a new win 10 user, your tips were of immeasurable help; THANK YOU for your time, effort and know-how!

[signalrambo]

Thank you, ThioJoe! Used almost all recommendations you gave in this vid. Appreciate it!

[hollyw]

This video may not be new, this is the first time I've seen it. I was HAPPY to hear about changes I needed to make! Thank you!!!

[sequoiahughes]

That was very helpful! Thank you Mr Franco

[juliemann]

Extremely helpful--I just got Windows 10--you spoke my language in simple terms. I'll try. Thank you.

[losingmyfavoritegame]

Great tutorial and production quality. I unticked a few options myself! Thanks!

[ekueko]

I ALWAYS learn something useful from U...! Thx 4 watching my 6 !! Peace