How to Enable the Classic Boot Menu in Windows 11
Dual-boot menu does not show up and can’t select which operating system to boot? How can I enable F8 key for accessing Safe Mode? You just need to enable the classic Windows Boot Manager screen in...
View ArticleWindows 11: How to View Command History in PowerShell or Command Prompt
Is there a simple way to see Command Prompt history without using arrow keys? Can I view PowerShell command history for previous sessions? In this tutorial we’ll show you how to quickly access the...
View ArticleHow to Fix: Windows 11 Desktop Icons not Showing
Desktop icons disappeared after Windows 11 update? Cannot right-click anywhere on the desktop to restore the missing icons? Here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to fix the problem of Windows 11...
View ArticleHow to Open the New or Old Volume Mixer in Windows 11
How to get back the old Volume Mixer in Windows 11? Windows 11 comes with a new, redesigned Volume Mixer which is now part of the Settings app, while the old Volume Mixer is still available. In this...
View Article3 Methods to Disable Background Apps on Windows 11
How can I turn off background apps in Windows 11? By default, most apps are set to run in the background. This might cause your computer to run slower or use more power and bandwidth. In this tutorial...
View ArticleHow to Make Taskbar Icons Smaller or Larger in Windows 11
How can I change the size of the taskbar icons in Windows 11? There is no option available in the Windows Settings app which lets you resize the taskbar icons. Thankfully, you can make the taskbar and...
View ArticleHow to Turn off AutoRun / AutoPlay for USB Drive in Windows 11
When the AutoPlay feature is enabled, the system automatically runs media files without requiring user intervention as soon as a USB external device is attached to your PC. Because malware can exploit...
View ArticleWindows 11 Fix: No power options available in Start Menu
When you click the Power button in the Start Menu, you may get this message saying “There are currently no power options available” and can no longer use the restart and shut down options. In this...
View ArticleHow to Enable Dark Mode for Notepad in Windows 11
Since Windows 11 February 2022 update, the Notepad app is redesigned and it adds new highly requested features like multi-level undo, dark mode and a modern search interface. In this tutorial we’ll...
View ArticleAdd File Explorer to Different Areas of Start Menu in Windows 11
Is File Explorer shortcut missing from the Start menu? In this tutorial we’ll show you how to add File Explorer to different areas of the Start menu in Windows 11. Method 1: Add File Explorer to the...
View Article4 Methods to Disable / Remove Weather Widget on Windows 11 Taskbar
How can I remove the weather widget icon from the taskbar in Windows 11? If you accidentally hover over the Widgets icon on the taskbar, the Widgets panel will pop out from the left side of the screen....
View ArticleShow Language Bar on Taskbar or Desktop in Windows 11
How can I remove floating language switch bar? Can I dock the language bar in the taskbar? If you have installed more than one language, you can switch languages using the language bar. In this...
View ArticleHow to Remove the “ENG US” Language Bar from Windows 11 Taskbar
How can I hide the “ENG US” language switcher icon in the notification area? If you get used to changing the input languages with keyboard shortcut, it’s not necessary to show the language bar icon in...
View ArticleHow to Enable or Disable App Execution Aliases in Windows 11
In Windows 11, apps can declare an unique alias name used to run the app from Command Prompt. When the App Execution Aliases feature is turned on, you can use an alias to start your app without having...
View ArticleHow to Create Execution Aliases for Specific Apps in Windows 11
Unable to turn on App Execution Aliases for your desired application through the Settings app? Don’t worry! You can make a program alias using a registry tweak. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through...
View ArticleHow to Reset or Change Default Apps for File Types in Windows 11
Windows doesn’t open your desired app for .jpg file extension? File type associations messed up? File associations decide which application opens when a file is double-clicked. In this tutorial we’ll...
View ArticleHow to Remove “Look for an app in the Microsoft Store” Context Menu in...
When you right-click a file and select Open with -> Choose another app, the pop-up dialog allows you to change the default app or pick up the “Look for an app in the Microsoft Store” option. If you...
View ArticleAnother Way to Create App Execution Alias in Windows 11
By default, Windows 11 allows you to enable Execution Aliases for UWP apps only. Previously we’ve covered how to create aliases for any programs using a registry tweak. In this tutorial we’ll show you...
View Article2 Methods to Disable Recent Search History in Windows 11 Taskbar
When you hover over or click the Search icon in the taskbar, Windows 11 will show you recent search history. For privacy reasons, you may want to clear the existing search history and let Windows not...
View Article2 Methods to Change Drive Icon in Windows 11 / 10
Can I set a custom icon for a drive in File Explorer? Windows allows you to change individual folder icons with ease, but it doesn’t give you similar options to customize the drive icons. In this...
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