Apps & features Settings in Windows 10

Applications and features Settings in Windows 10 include settings that allow you to bypass applications such as uninstalling or moving an application. You can choose which default apps to use, as well as find, sort, and filter apps by reader. In this article, we will also cover the concepts of offline maps and website apps and more on apps.

Apps and features Settings in Windows 10

To open the application settings in Windows 10, click on the Start menu> Windows Settings> Applications. The Applications and Features window opens. Under Applications, you will see six tabs or sections as mentioned below.

1. Applications and features
2. Default applications
3. Offline applications
4. Applications for websites
5. Video playback
6. Start

We will now examine them all step by step.

1. Applications and functionalities

This section allows you to search, sort and filter applications by reader. All you have to do is search for the name of the application in the search box there. You can also move or uninstall an application.

Advanced options under each application will give you all the information about the version, data usage, battery usage, application add-ons and downloadable content. You can also finish, reset and uninstall the app here.

2. Default applications

You can choose your default apps here. You can select which apps to use for checking email, listening to music, viewing or editing photos, watching videos, and more. At the end of the page, you will see three additional related parameters.

You will also find the Reset when you want to restore the default apps recommended by Microsoft.

3. Offline maps

Offline maps are already downloaded applications that you can use even when you are not connected to the Internet. Click on the plus sign to download the maps according to the country and region you are looking for. The Maps app uses these maps offline when searching for places or routes.

Under Storage location, you can choose where you want to store the downloaded offline maps. You can define Measured connections and Map updates to turn on / off as needed.

4. Applications for websites

You can associate apps with websites that can be opened by an app or browser. To open the website with a browser, deactivate the application.

5. Video playback

In this section you can change the HDR video settings in Windows HD color settings. Under Associated parameters, you will find more parameters such as display and battery parameters.

You can choose to automatically process the video to enhance it, and also choose to play the video at a low resolution to save network bandwidth. Under Battery options, you can choose to optimize battery life or video quality.

6. Getting started

Starter applications are the applications that can be configured to start when you log in. As mentioned, these applications mainly start as reduced tasks or in the background. You can sort these apps based on their name, status, or impact on startup.

We can conclude now by saying that we have covered everything about apps and its optional features, default and startup apps, offline maps, video playback settings and apps for websites.