Windows 10 Activation & The Best Programs/Utilities to Install | 2021

[@salat]

11:30 To get to sound playback options w/o EarTrumpet requires three clicks: Right click speaker in tray -> click 'sounds' -> select correct tab :)

[@Neumah]

Huh, would you look at that. I'll never be able to remember that though, when I'm looking for interface stuff "sounds" is not on my radar at all.

[@joe_ferreira]

EarTrumpt does much more than sound playback options. It can assign applications to specific sound devices.

[@WolvenSpectre]

That is a recent change because apps like Ear Trumpet and ALTVOL (depricated now) added short ways to get to "Sounds" to get to the control panel. You used to have to go into Sound Settings, then click on a link to get into the System Sounds Control panel and then use the tabs for Recording and Playback to change those settings. Add to that they moved that link in Sound Settings 3 times IIRC.

[@Nathankinamorh]

I've been coming back for years for fresh system recommendations. Delivering every time. Thanks to the others that contributed. Y'all brought some interesting choices.

[@mell1657]

I am just installing Windows and this video popped up. Came in handy!

[@PatCartierMW2]

just wanted to drop by and say thank you for the discount... mother in law had playback issues on her chromebox. She now has a legit win10 on her 16gb ddr3, 128gb ssd chromebox... and everything runs fine. Funnyfact, I remembered this video and input ts25 as a code instead of ts30. (20 $cad total for win10 pro license) It worked for 25% off.

[@StasRyadinsky]

Getting parts for my first build and so glad i saw this in my notification feed. Thank you so much!

[@brian_serafin]

Even better idea, how about your phone and your fav apps and set up. I remember you using the OnePlus a lot.

[@mrcrackerist]

0:16 like a perfect usage for Linux 5:51 I3wm maybe? 7:55 dmenu 4:48 cmus 9:15 chocolatey (saw 20:05) 10:12 notepadqq 10:28 zathura 13:12 gnu pass 16:16 doas rm -rf "folder" 16:47 lutris 18:40 heroic game launcher

[@SiimKuusik]

One day I will open your "play any music on your VOD" video and try to setup the whole audio system. One day. Not today tho. Thanks for making these Logan!

[@PrestonLeeReviews]

Thanks I got a surprising amount of benefits from this video!

[@randomprojectsxyz]

>activating Windows for “security” >thinking Windows is secure at all >using antivirus >PAYING for thirdparty antivirus >having important data without redundancy >being so concerned about being legit but using random keys site instead of just buying Windows >no ublock I love tek but what went wrong?

[@goodchildmusic0]

I gave up on Windows 8. I tried 10 but it was so intrusive on the UEFI. When you buy a product, you should own it. Hence, Linux.

[@alphabennyrosy5068]

He activated windows more for the theme settings and the feature updates, the "security" part was just a way for him to somewhat justify his $15 spending. I use archlinux, but seeing this video reminds me of that feeling when u fresh install windows which is kind of fun ngl. I missed the fancy decent gui tools for the graphics card, native support for foobar, and using exe files😂 Gui tools work way better on windows over linux, I am guessing it's an xorg thing though.

[@goodchildmusic0]

@@alphabennyrosy5068 I use Ubuntu, gnome and a theme called Numix. Love it. Yes, xorg can be a pain in the ass at times but the freedom you have with your desktop is priceless :D

[@fluffyfloof9267]

i wonder why you wouldn't enable full filenames, you know, with the extension - invoice.pdf.exe files are a thing ;)

[@mrdanijel]

Best part when you are going into the epic store and oh wait.... thanks for another video champ!

[@TheJAMF]

Do you use WinMerge, or a different programme to compare text- or script-files?

[@darinsteele7091]

The key works, but it's a Windows 7 Pro OEM Key, called Microsoft to confirm. But it will still work anyways, you don't need a Windows 10 key.

[@micahjoshua8827]

Sneaky sneaky

[@stanleystriker7065]

Got any game keys for a new graphics card for us?

[@rimbittv5338]

Ive been subscribed for years and just now you pop up in my recommendations....

[@neilspiring1498]

I went to download ear trumpet and it said not compatible with my system , is there a way around this .thanks in advance. By the way a GREAT video , very informative for a senior newbie

[@jackeyniraula]

Hey, bro try "everything" and see if it makes you forget launchy or not.

[@clintwhite4372]

Just activated win 10 pro with TS30. Thanks Logan :)

[@Prophes0r]

When using FancyZones you don't need to have 2x split zones AND 1x full zone that covers the same area. FancyZones lets you hover on the divider between 2 zones, and it will fill BOTH. This also works between 4x zones that share an outer border.

[@MagnaRads]

Does this still work they have no windows keys

[@yoochoobb]

The Disable Javascript add-on is great, thanks!

[@itsdeonlol]

Thanks! Very helpful sir!

[@Prophes0r]

When using FancyZones you don't need to have 2x split zones AND 1x full zone that covers the same area. FancyZones lets you hover on the divider between 2 zones, and it will fill BOTH. This also works between 4x zones that share an outer border.\ ALSO: No love for Open Shell Menu?

[@LBP2Saperoth]

quick suggestion if you are going to use Everything you can disable the powertoys run witch is just WOX, and install WOX on its own and it will integrate with Everything so you have an all in one search.

[@LBP2Saperoth]

also, you add chocolatey support so you can install from there as well.

[@Marc_Wolfe]

Right click sound icon, click sounds, then there are the other tabs in that windows. What I do anyway.

[@WolvenSpectre]

That is a recent change. You used to have to Right Click on volume, go to Sound Settings Panel, and in the Settings there was a link to adjusting sounds, but they would keep moving it, and that would open the Sounds Control Panel. Now you just open it from right clicking on the volume and going sounds, like you did before Windows 10.

[@MindstabThrull]

I use IObit Uninstaller. Does anyone have any feedback about that vs the Revo Uninstaller that Logan suggested?

[@nmadw2836]

Great video. What are your thoughts on the app TranslucentTB?

[@wardhale]

I like the look of it when I have a dark wallpaper. I'll have to try it a little and see if it's something I'll use all the time

[@Neener_XIV]

I used to use that until I found TaskbarX. With TTB, I found that certain programs/games would end up resetting my settings. With TBX, my settings stay consistently.

[@EdoardoLegnaro]

nice! I highly recommend chocolatey =)

[@goodchildmusic0]

I'm Linux strictly. This is the best way to run Windows, HELLZ YEAH.

[@learningbird9940]

What do you think of Chocolatey, compared to Ninite you've shown?

[@WolvenSpectre]

Ninite only installs chosen programs in their default places all at once. The free version of Chocolatey does that, but if you pay you can install in other locations, you type in a single command and it updates everything, it also has a GUI that can simplify using it, and it can take over management of already installed programs if it has the program in its repository. It can also reinstall misbehaving programs and can create a backup markup of your current installs and their versions to be used as the installer next build, and that markup is human readable and editable. Not quite as good as a Linux Package Manager but as close as you will get now that Microsoft cloned AppGet.

[@learningbird9940]

@@WolvenSpectre What worries me most in Chocolatey is that most packages are uploaded by the community, and not members of Chocolatey or members vetted by Chocolatey, opening the door for malware inside the packages. Am I being paranoid?

[@WolvenSpectre]

@@learningbird9940 A bit. While not as robust as major Linux package managers, they do offer enterprise services so packages published on Chocolatey are virus/malware scanned before made public. Also with the many IT and enterprise users it is hard for all those enterprise security solutions not to catch any monkey business and report it to Chocolatey, which then can roll the install back. In short it is as safe as downloading it from a major file hoster. I have used it for years now and haven't had any problems.

[@learningbird9940]

@@WolvenSpectre What a relief to know everything has gone well with you all these years. BTW, I imagine you create several scripts to facilitate reinstalls and configurations, am I right? Thanks, WolvenSpectre.

[@WolvenSpectre]

@@learningbird9940 I haven't spent much time doing that but with the strong command line features I assume so. For me I just use the GUI to create a file based on the current install and edit the file as needed, then restore it to the new PC.

[@fluffyfloof9267]

afaik, windows 10 (pro) comes with an ssh client, now - no need for putty, unless you really use / like its advanced features and a GUI.

[@brian_serafin]

Make more content like this buddy. I like learning about all the many different apps and software out there. By the way, I remember discovering Vivaldi browser and haven't stopped using it. You still like FF over Vivaldi? May have to try it out.

[@teksyndicate]

FF is faster and better for productivity imo... Vivaldi has much more modern features though

[@tariqshahedghani1827]

how do you remove people app from win 10 pro ? (locked 2021)

[@santhoshk8890]

Thank you man!

[@Pendaws]

I have ALWAYS done what you have done. :) With Power toys, the last 6 or so iterations, I can't LOAD it on my profile but can in Admin, I don't seem to be able to find any info on how to fix that.

[@joe_ferreira]

Super putty and a x11 server are great add-ons to putty if others are interested.

[@tanerergul]

How about who using linux?

[@R.S98]

Still love this channel :D

[@JJW001]

Yes full video on foobar please :)

[@C_Squared]

Is Winamp still viable?

[@Your_Degenerate]

Yeah and it really whips the Llama's ass

[@teksyndicate]

@@Your_Degenerate this lol

[@Neener_XIV]

I recommend AIMP for Winamp lovers.

[@ash.r9k]

I would like to see a video on foobar. The only thing that kept me from using it was the learning curve

[@yaserhumeid3922]

why you didn't blur the key ?!?

[@WolvenSpectre]

Windows ties the hardware and source to activate. The keys aren't unique anymore. My friend and I have a key in common and he got 2 licences from MS that were the same key.

[@C_Squared]

Notepad++ rocks. Vim is awesome too

[@Hepglon]

I'm rather fond of Password Store for my password manager and Cantata for my music

[@XFourty7]

Always test any KMSpico you download on a secondary / non-important machine first, and save the good ones! :P

[@ireallyreallyreallylikethisimg]

Yeah or just don't do that and run your own emulated server of the windows authentication on your network :p

[@jon4715]

7zip, MPV (video player), Seer...

[@Rain3x]

Your bobkeys links have a misspelled referral (probably) currently the referral is: teksyndiate

[@KungFuChess]

..and then move over to linux

[@Trazgazm]

Windows OEM keys are always a little bit of a gamble if not bought by legit means, many get by without any issues but on some ocassions Microsoft have been known to invalidate them and deactivate your OS. I have been sold keys in the past that seemed to work fine for a bit and then stop working later down the line. It's a pain in the ass due to how expensive Windows is to buy legit as a general consumer and don't get me wrong, I'm not going to tell you to not buy these keys, it's just better to go in knowing the risks in doing so. It's not illegal to buy them but their resale is against the terms of service so Microsoft can legally invalidate them if they find out.

[@JobsonGabriel]

So, you wanna to get secure on this computer, and yet you install OEM Windows Key that are ilegit. Also you install O&O Shutup 10 that absolutely nothing there are good in security terms. All it does is removing things that are required to Windows work as intended.

[@JobsonGabriel]

Also tou can do any customization on windows If you not connect in the internet when you installing Windows

[@Kebabbug]

always keep it 69 and 69 is unprotected

[@Nico-ef5fe]

No more WINAMP?? smh

[@seephor]

WinSCP is much better than FileZilla which is bloated IMO.

[@reymilocuevas3485]

Hell yeah o o shut up 10 is fucking dope!!!!!

[@emperorpicard6474]

The absolute best program to install after you have installed windows is Linux.

[@cee128d]

Ninite is old, outdated, and much less useful than PatchMyPC. Ninite is so 2005.