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The default setting for my computer operating system is light mode. The problem with the dark mode is that it makes the computer screen seem smaller. For instance, in dark mode, the top of the browser tabs will be dark […]

It’s not as important as the older Windows operating systems of course, but Windows 11 does still offer a System File Checker tool that makes it easy to repair system file issues. It’s rare, but it is theoretically possible to […]

The most obvious reason you may want to rename a PC is because you have more than one of them and you want to easily identify which one it is that are you currently using or about to use. Other […]

If you want to reset and clear the pinned items on the taskbar in Windows 11, you can do so by manually deleting the taskbar-related settings from the system files. Here’s how you can do that: Step 1: Unpin All […]

To add the “Create Restore Point” option to the context menu in Windows 11, you’ll need to modify the Windows Registry. Below are the steps to do this: Step 1: Create a Registry Script Open Notepad on your PC. Copy […]

In Windows 11, you can enable or disable app launch tracking, which allows the system to keep track of the apps you frequently use to improve suggestions and search results. Here’s how to do it: Enable or Disable App Launch […]

Sometimes when I use Windows 11, I want to be signed into a different user account than the one that is tied to my main Microsoft account. I often want to do this when I am using apps in particular […]

When you open the Start menu, you can choose to have folders visible in the spare space between your user icon and the Power icon. By default, this space is left blank by Windows; however, you can fill this space […]

One of the features Windows 11 offers is the chance to check information such as the weather directly from your taskbar. You can also click on the weather icon and it opens a full flyout page filled with other widgets […]

This tutorial demonstrates how to enable or disable the built-in admin account when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Method One: How to Enable/Disable Built-in Administrator in Elevated Command Prompt and PowerShell 1. Open the elevated Windows […]

This tutorial demonstrates how to view the storage usage of a driver when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Method One: How to View Storage Usage of Drive in File Explorer in Windows 11 You can view […]

Windows 11 comes with a Quick Settings menu which you can open by clicking on either the WiFi, volume, or battery icons in the notification area of the taskbar. This Quick Settings menu is different from the one in Windows […]

Some people prefer having the files, folders, and drives in File Explorer displayed with a checkbox on hover so you can check each item. Checkboxes are turned off by default because most people are satisfied with the blue color in […]

By default, the “most used” apps section is turned off. You can enable it from the Settings app. Once enabled, you have the “most used” apps available from the “all apps” list in the Start menu. This tutorial demonstrates how […]

You can use DISM to repair the Windows image Component Store. You run DISM from the Command Prompt. You can also use the Repair-WindowsImage command from the Windows Terminal instead. Both commands are similar. This tutorial demonstrates how to repair […]

The Windows Control Panel was rumored to be on the way out in Windows 10 but it still remains an integral part of Windows 11 for my own usage. There are times I always head to the Control Panel first […]

The Windows 11 desktop operating system has software updates similar to what you get with a smartphone: they want to roll out every so often to update your device with the latest security updates, et cetera. Occasionally, you also get […]

One of the optional features to install in Windows 11 is the TPM Diagnostics Tool which allows admins to query the data stored on the TPM security processor. Windows 11 uses the TPM 2.0 security processor to control some security […]

The Administrative Tools found in Windows 10 has been replaced with Windows Tools in Windows 11. Windows Tools is a folder containing “tools for system administrators and advanced users,” according to Microsoft. Windows Tools is available in the Control Panel […]

This tutorial demonstrates how to enable/disable the option to minimize windows when a multiple-display monitor is no longer connected. How to Enable/Disable Minimize Windows When Monitor Is Disconnected in Windows 11 You can enable/disable the option to minimize the windows […]

There has long been a debate on what the optimal computer screen is concerning the pairing of HD/Full HD/4K displays and their refresh rates. Many gamers prefer a Full HD computer screen with a higher refresh rate than a 4K […]

The Microsoft Drive Optimizer will defragment your drives to optimize them. The same utility used to be called the Disk Defragmenter. Microsoft changed its name but still uses the method of defragmenting the drives to optimize them. The following tutorial […]

To install Windows 11, your computer needs to meet a series of specifications dictated by Microsoft. The idea is if you don’t have those minimum hardware requirements that your computer will not perform optimally with Windows 11 running. Nevertheless, there […]

Most people don’t notice much difference between operating system versions outside of the features you see on the desktop, in and around the taskbar, and the Start menu. One of the things Windows users like to customize the most is […]

Windows 11 lets you see how much space is being used on the disc all at once from the Settings app. The Storage section of the Settings app shows how much space on the disc is remaining and will also […]

Arguably the most dramatic change of all in Windows 11 compared to its predecessor is the taskbar and its associations. Gone is the symbolic left-aligned Start button Windows users have been accustomed to since Windows began with some brief exceptions—now […]

The Microsoft Windows operating system offers a native way to remotely connect to other computers [from the computer you are currently using]. I say native, but it does require the installation of an app that is developed and owned by […]

We do not like to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app as much as we do other options, such as Team Viewer. With Team Viewer, all you need is the password of the Team Viewer account installed on the computer […]

Microsoft has a Remote Desktop app you can download and install to connect to other computers remotely. It’s not as user-friendly as other options on the market, such as Team Viewer, so do not expect those who are not technical-minded […]

Previously named the Windows Store, the Microsoft Store comes as one of your default apps in Windows 10. You will see the icon (a shopping bag with a Windows logo) from the taskbar. But if you forget it is there, […]