These are tweaks I've seen asked for... many times. They are collected here for easy access.
All of these and more can be found in the Eleven Forum tutorials: Tutorials
All of these and more can be found in the Eleven Forum tutorials: Tutorials
Classic context menus...

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11 Tutorial
When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options (Shift+F10) at the bottom you have to click on to see all available options. If you use the context menu a lot, then you will most likely find having to click on Show more...

Change scrollbar size...

Change Scrollbar Size in Windows 11 Tutorial
You can change the height and width size of scrollbars in Windows to be as thick or thin as you want. This tutorial will show you how to change the size of scrollbars for you account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This will not affect the size of scrollbars used in Microsoft Store apps and any...

Classic File Explorer ribbon bar (21H2 or before)...

Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11 Tutorial
File Explorer in Windows 10 has a ribbon, tabs, and a title bar with color. The ribbon includes common tasks, such as copying and moving, creating new folders, emailing and zipping items, and changing the view. The tabs change to show extra tasks that apply to the selected item. In Windows 11...

Change Taskbar size...

Change Size of Taskbar Icons in Windows 11 Tutorial
The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center by default. You can change the size of taskbar icons to small, medium (default), or large. This tutorial will show you how to...

Show clock on all Taskbars on all displays...

Show Clock on All Taskbars on All Displays in Windows 11 Tutorial
In Windows 11, the main taskbar is the taskbar with the clock and taskbar corner icons on it, and is on your main display. The taskbars that show on the other displays not set as your main display, do not have the clock and taskbar corner icons on them by default. Starting with Windows 11...

Change Taskbar location on screen(s)...

Change Taskbar Location on Screen in Windows 11 Tutorial
This will no longer work starting with Windows 11 build 22598. The taskbar functionality has changed in Windows 11. Alignment to the bottom of the screen is the only location allowed now. However, you can actually still change the taskbar location to the top or bottom on the screen for now...

Add Take Ownership to Context menus...

Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 11 Tutorial
This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 11. This will allow you to be able to instantly take ownership of a file, folder (and all contents), or drive (and all contents) by changing the owner to the...

Enable/Disable Widgets...

Enable or Disable Widgets Feature in Windows 11 Tutorial
Widgets are small windows that display dynamic info on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can add, remove, arrange, resize, and customize them to reflect your interests and the way you work. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing...

File Explorer compact view On/Off...

Turn On or Off Compact View in File Explorer in Windows 11 Tutorial
If you feel File Explorer has too much space between items, you can turn on compact view to decrease space between items in File Explorer. This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off compact view in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Option One: Turn On or Off Compact View...

Move Taskbar to the left...

Change Taskbar Alignment in Windows 11 Tutorial
Icons on the taskbar are center aligned by default in Windows 11 instead of to the left like in previous Windows. This tutorial will show you how to change the taskbar alignment to left or center for your account in Windows 11. Option One: Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center in...

Add/Remove folders from ThisPC (Windows 11)...

Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11 Tutorial
Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160 for some, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. Known Windows Folders which are available by default in the...

Add/Remove folders from ThisPC (Windows 10)...

Add or Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 10
How Add or Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 10

Add/Remove Home/Quick Access from ThisPC...

Add or Remove Home in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11 Tutorial
Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from one location in Quick Access. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access is now called Home. The name Quick access has been...

Pin/Unpin items from Home/Quick Access in ThisPC

Pin to Quick Access and Unpin from Quick Access in Windows 11 Tutorial
Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly access and view your pinned folders, frequent Folders, Pinned files, and Recent files from one location in Quick Access. You can Pin to Quick access and Unpin from Quick access items. Pinned items can include...

Move Home to top or bottom of Navigation pane...

Move Home to Top or Bottom of Navigation Pane in Windows 11 Tutorial
Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders section and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and OneDrive. Recent and pinned files displayed in Home are now searchable using...

Remove the items in the "Recommended" section of Start Menu...

How to remove Start menu recommendations on Windows 11
If the Recommended section in Start isn't for you, it's possible to disable the feature from showing items, and here's how on Windows 11.

Start Menu, more pins or more recommendations...

Change Start Layout to Show More Pins or More Recommendations in Windows 11 Tutorial
The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. Starting in Windows 11 build 22509, you can right-click on Start to quickly access Start settings and choose the “More pins” or “More recommendations” layout option to show an extra row of either pins or...

Remove Pin to Quick Access from Context Menus...

Add or Remove Pin to Quick access Context Menu in Windows 11 Tutorial
Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from one location in Quick Access. You can Pin to Quick access and Unpin from Quick access items. These locations include local and...

Disable vulnerable driver blocklist...

Enable or Disable Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist in Windows 11 Tutorial
Starting with Windows 10 (KB5018482) and Windows 11 (KB5018483 and KB5018496), the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist is enabled by default. The vulnerable driver blocklist is also enforced when either memory integrity (also known as hypervisor-protected code integrity or HVCI), Smart App...

Enable/disable driver updates via Windows update...

Enable or Disable Include Drivers with Windows Updates in Windows 11 Tutorial
Windows Update will include drivers when available in Windows 11 by default. You can enable the Do not include drivers with Windows Updates policy to not include drivers with Windows quality updates. This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable including drivers with Windows Updates in...

Disable web results on Taskbar searches (Win 10/11). You'll need to create the "Explorer" key in Windows 11.

Turn On or Off Search online and include web results in Windows 10
How to Turn On or Off Search online and include web results from Bing in Windows 10

Change inactive title bar color (works on W10 and W11)

How to Change Color of Inactive Title Bar in Windows 10
How to Change Color of Inactive Title Bar in Windows 10 Information When you change the color in Windows 10, it will change the color of

Add Disk Cleanup to context menu of drives...

Add Disk Cleanup to Context Menu of Drives in Windows 11 Tutorial
You can use Disk Cleanup on a regular basis to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can free up drive space and help your PC run better. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer...

Add/remove Turn off Display to right click menu (old method)...

Turn Off Display cascading context menu - Add in Windows
How to Add or Remove 'Turn off display' cascading context menu in Windows

Add/remove Turn off Display to right click menu (new method)...

Add "Turn off display" Context Menu in Windows 11 Tutorial
By default, You can specify a screen timeout for how long the PC sits inactive without user activity before all connected displays automatically turn off. When your display turns off, you would just need to move the mouse, touch the touchpad or touchscreen, click a mouse or touchpad button, or...

Enable/Disable Recent Items...

Enable or Disable Recent Items in Start, Jump Lists, and File Explorer in Windows 11 Tutorial
Your recently opened items will show in Start menu Recommended section, Jump Lists, and File Explorer by default in Windows 11. Recently opened items are stored in the %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent Items folder for the current user. This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable...

Globally set folder view...

Set Default Folder View for all Folders in Windows 10
How to Set a Default Folder View for All Folders in Windows 10

Key presses to access BIOS or Boot Menu...
Keys for accessing the Boot Menu, or the BIOS for various comps...
Boot Menu and BIOS keys for all computers The site has one of those weird windows with a bottom scroll bar, so...

List of Windows 11 CLSID Key (GUID) Shortcuts...

List of Windows 11 CLSID Key (GUID) Shortcuts Tutorial
A CLSID is a globally unique identifier that identifies a COM class object. For more information about a CLSID key and the function of it's subkeys in the registry, then see CLSID Key (COM). This tutorial will show you a complete list of GUIDs from the CLSID key in the registry that can be used...

List of Environment Variables...

Complete List of Environment Variables in Windows 11 Tutorial
Environment variables are a set of dynamic named values that can affect the way running processes will behave on a computer. The variables can be used both in scripts and on the command line. Environment variables makes it easy when certain standard directories and parameters need to be...

Other tweak tools (make a backup, first)...
Winaero Tweaker
The ultimate all-in-one tweaker for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Releases · valinet/ExplorerPatcher
This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows - valinet/ExplorerPatcher
StartAllBack to fix all Windows 11 deal-breaking UI issues
StartAllBack restores taskbar, start menu, context menus, explorer, sanity, style and order!
www.startallback.com
Release 4.4.170 · Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu
New: Improved compatibility with WindowBlinds (#433) Show Settings above Control Panel by default (#23) Display Modern settings search results above Control Panel ones (#481) Added options for ali...
Get TranslucentTB from the Microsoft Store
A lightweight (uses a few MB of RAM and almost no CPU) utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Runner up for the Microsoft Store App Awards 2022 - Community Choice Award: Open Platform! Thank you for voting for us!

Tweakers safety net. NEVER work without a net! Make a full OS image backup, then tweak.
Macrium Reflect Free Trial
Macrium Reflect - Incredibly powerful software that allows you to create and schedule effective backups
Macrium Reflect and Bootable Rescue Media, pictures...
Quickie Macrium - backup and/or creating bootable Rescue Media guide... Restore from a backup, from within Windows... Quickie Macrium - using Bootable Rescue Media guides... Restore from a backup, using the bootable Rescue Media... Fix Windows Boot problems with the bootable...

Backup software User Guides...
Macrium Reflect - User Guide PDF
AOMEI Backupper - User Guide PDF
EaseUS Todo Backup - User Guide PDF
Or a lot of these tweaks in one simple, portable app...
Credit to @nightowl17 for finding this...
Release Windows 11 Fixer v1.1.0 · 99natmar99/Windows-11-Fixer
Added two new programs to download through recommended software section. Packaged release to include .net Core 5.0 so that it isn't required to be install on PC.

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