Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also preconfigured to run SSH and WSL. Windows Terminal can run any command-line app which includes all Windows terminal emulators. The Windows Terminal app, otherwise known […]
Windows 10 Customization
How to Change Microsoft Edge Theme in Windows 10
Microsoft Edge is a cross-platform web browser developed by Microsoft. It was first released for Windows 10 and Xbox One in 2015, then for Android and iOS in 2017, for macOS in 2019, and as a preview for Linux in October 2020. Edge was initially built with Microsoft’s own proprietary browser engine EdgeHTML and their Chakra JavaScript engine, a version now referred to as Microsoft […]
How to Add Create Elevated Shortcut to Context Menu in Windows 10
You can add a create elevated shortcut to a new context menu in Windows 10 to bypass having to see the User Account Control (UAC) prompt from Windows. Additionally, when you run as an administrator using the elevated shortcut, you can allow those apps to run at startup, which would not be possible by default in Windows 10. The following tutorial demonstrates how to add […]
How to Use Bing Wallpaper App to Change Windows 10 Desktop Background
I would like to get Bing’s daily photos delivered automatically on my computer so they can be used as wallpapers. I would like these wallpapers to differ from the wallpapers that are available from the official Microsoft Windows 10 featured wallpapers section, though I would still like them given by an official Microsoft source such as Bing. Resolution: Microsoft has always offered you the chance […]
How to Add/Remove Move to OneDrive Context Menu in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
OneDrive is a cloud-based storage service where you can save your files to the cloud so you can access them anywhere and share them with anyone. Before you can save documents online with OneDrive, you need to sign in to Office. The files you save online are located at the OneDrive.com domain which you can access by entering that web address directly into the web […]
How to Change Width of Taskbar Buttons in Windows [Tutorial]
The Windows operating system comes with a desktop toolbar that runs across the bottom of the screen called the taskbar. The taskbar has the Start menu located to the left side, the notification area (used to be known as the system tray) on the right side, and pinned or opened application icons in the middle. While the taskbar uses up some screen real estate, every […]
How to Change Title Bar Text Size in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The title bar is the title given to an application, window, or dialog box. Naturally the title bars in Windows 10 are quite small because there isn’t much room for it and smaller suites the overall design very well. If you’re unable to see the title bars as clearly as you hoped, you may prefer sacrificing design for practicality by making the title bar larger. […]
How to Set This PC or Quick Access as the Default in File Explorer in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The File Explorer icon in the taskbar opens to Quick Access by default. The icon for File Explorer in the Start menu opens to the Documents folder. If you prefer, you can set File Explorer to open to This PC by default instead. This’ll give you direct access to all parent category folder and drives on the one location. People who frequently visit more than […]
How to Create Shortcut for Color and Appearance in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
An example of Colors in the Settings app: The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a Color and Appearance shortcut so you can get access to the Colors section of the Settings app directly from the desktop when you’re using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. How to Create Shortcut for Color and Appearance in Windows 10 Here is how you can create […]
How to Choose How Long Windows Notifications Are Shown in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to change how long for the Windows 10 operating system to show you notifications when you’re using a version of the Windows 10 operating system. Method One: How to Choose How Long Windows Notifications Are Shown in Windows 10 from Settings App 1. Open the Settings app and then click on the Ease of Access icon from the main Windows […]
How to Create Elevated Shortcut without UAC Prompt in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Many people’s favorite version of Windows is Windows XP, but there are some significant security advancements since that infamous version of Windows that make it not the number one choice for those who are well educated within the Windows environment. One of the features Microsoft has come up with since then is User Account Control (UAC), which helps put a stop to malware from spreading […]
How to Turn On/Off ‘Show All Folders’ in Windows 10 Navigation Pane [Tutorial]
File Explorer’s navigation pane is designed to show you the items and places that you visit the most so you can get to them easily. The navigation pane is always running down the left side of File Explorer’s window of every folder you visit. This idea was enhanced with the Quick Access section of the navigation pane that is there to narrow down the list, […]
How to Add/Remove Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The taskbar is your gateway to using the Windows operating system. From the taskbar is where you’ll find access to the Start menu which offers many ways to branch out and explore the rest of the operating system, including getting access to File Explorer and the Settings app, plus the list of All Apps and Start menu tiles. The taskbar also shows you applications that […]
How to Change Folder Template of Folder in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10 comes with heaps of customization options so you have an abundance of tweaks you can make to the operating system, so it better suits your needs. One of the areas that can be customized is the templates for the drives, libraries, and folders. These are options you have from the File Explorer that is available from the Start menu or as an icon […]