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 the background once an item has been selected, But you can use checkboxes if you wish. When you have checkmarks […]
Windows 11 Customization
Enable/Disable Minimize Windows When Monitor Is Disconnected in Windows 11
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 when a secondary monitor has disconnected from the Settings app. Here is how: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Click […]
Enable/Disable Automatically Hide Taskbar in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to choose between having the taskbar automatically hidden or unhidden when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Given the wide range of device sizes we have today, there will be times, for those who own the smaller hardware at least, when some people wish to have the taskbar automatically hide itself instead […]
Enable/Disable Screen Edge Swipe in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to allow or disable the ability to swipe from the edge of the computer’s screen when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. For the first time in Windows, swiping from the edge of the computer’s display results in some features. It’s not the only way to access these features, but should you […]
Add/Remove User Program Groups from Start Menu in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove User Program Groups from the Start Menu when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. The Start Menu in Windows 11 has been divided into three headings. Of the three, only two of them are found on the first Start Menu page. The third is the All Apps section […]
Enable/Disable Reload in Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft developed Edge to supersede Internet Explorer. IE will officially be retired and no longer supported by Microsoft as of June 15, 2022. You can use the same apps in Microsoft Edge as you would Internet Explorer. However, Microsoft has included an Internet Explorer Mode for Edge for organizations that need backward compatibility with IE. By enabling the Internet Explorer […]
Add/Remove Internet Explorer Mode Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove the Internet Explorer Mode button on the toolbar when using the Microsoft Edge browser. How to Remove Internet Explorer Mode Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge from Toolbar You can remove the Internet Explorer Mode button on the Microsoft Edge toolbar from the IE Mode icon on the toolbar itself. Here […]
Enable/Disable Suggested Content in Settings in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable Suggested Content when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. The Settings app in Windows 11 is arguably the easiest settings section out of any operating system in existence. It’s certainly easier to navigate than the older Windows Control Panel, and I find it easier to use than a […]
Pin/Unpin Items on Jump Lists in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstates how to pin and unpin items on Jump Lists when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Jump Lists are a feature that has been with Windows well before Windows 10 came out. They’re certainly a niche feature but lots of Windows enthusiasts use them, including me. Before Windows 10, you could change the […]
Turn On/Off Show Accent Color on Title Bars/Windows Borders in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on and off the show accent color on title bars and windows borders when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. The default accent colors for title bars and windows borders or lack thereof are ideal for smaller screens, or else it can give off a claustrophobic feel for some. But […]
Enable/Disable Shared Experiences in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable or disable Shared Experiences when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Shared Experiences allows you to share app information as well as other traditional files and photos with nearby devices. Microsoft allows you to turn off these Shared Experiences settings directly from the Settings app, but it doesn’t allow you […]
Change Maximum Number of Items in Jump Lists in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the maximum number of items in Jump Lists when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Like with Recent Documents, Jump Lists allow you to see folders and apps that you frequently visit as a means of navigating the operating system more efficiently. They are similar to the Quick Access section […]
Add/Remove Common Program Groups from Start Menu in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove the Common Program Groups, aka All Users, from the Start Menu when using a version of the Windows 11 oeprating system. The Start Menu has been known to Windows users since Windows 95 as a location to open programs and apps that are usually listed neatly in alphabetical order. The Start […]
Enable/Disable Pin and Unpin Items on Jump Lists in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable pinned and unpinned items on Jump Lists when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Jump Lists are a feature that has been with Windows well before Windows 10 came out. They’re certainly a niche feature but lots of Windows enthusiasts use them, including me. Before Windows 10, you […]
Add/Remove Quick Access in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove Quick Access from the navigation pane in File Explorer when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Quick Access was introduced to File Explorer in Windows 10. For most people who aren’t interested in hiding files of any sort, Quick Access is an unquestioned asset to their computing because […]