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Windows 10 is proving to be a very nice update to Windows 7 or 8, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve it further.

 

I started with Start10, the first Windows 10 Start menu alternative. This recreates the Windows 7 type Start menu while still giving you links to Windows 10 features. The cost is $4.99 USD (or $3.99 USD if you previously purchased Start8 for Windows 8).

Some other utilities, tweaks, and fixes:

• Ultimate Windows Tweaker (Windows 8) Freeware (works with Windows 10
• Free Windows 10 Training Videos
• Enable Windows 10 Desktop Wallpaper Slideshow, Here’s How
• Hide Those Annoying Live Tiles From The Win10 Start Menu
• Three Windows 10 Start menu tweaks that subtly improve your experience | PCWorld
• Eight Lesser-Known Windows 10 Features and Settings Worth Exploring
• How to Fix: Windows 10 Antivirus Missing
• Fix iTunes On Windows 10 Not Detecting / Recognizing iPhone, Here’s How
• Set Windows 10 File Explorer To Open This PC Instead Of Quick Access, Here’s How | Redmond Pie
• Libraries – Move above This PC in Windows 8.1/Windows 10

And an invaluable aid to troubleshooting and customizing Windows 10: Windows 10 Forums

Finally, some concerns about privacy issues with Windows 10 have been expressed in a number of places. See this for some clarification: Windows 10 Scan-and-Block Piracy Fears May Be Unfounded