View all featured content

Tutorials

Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
Add "Hash value" to Context Menu of Files in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Add "Hash value" to Context Menu of Files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add "Hash value" to the context menu of files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Hash value context menu allows you to get the SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MACTripleDES, MD5, and/or RIPEMD160 hash values (checksum) of files. The Hash value context menu uses the Get-FileHash cmdlet in PowerShell to compute the hash value for a file by using a specified hash algorithm. A hash value is a unique value that corresponds to the content of the file. Rather than identifying the contents of a file by its file name, extension, or other designation, a hash assigns a unique value to the contents of a file. File names and extensions can be changed without altering the content of the file, and without...
Privacy and Security
View Tutorial »
Add Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11

Personalization Add Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. If added, the Recycle Bin will appear under the "Devices and drives" group in This PC in File Explorer, and the Recycle Bin icon will change to indicate when it's full or empty. Option One: Add or Remove Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer for Current User Only Option Two: Add or Remove Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer for All Users EXAMPLE: Recycle Bin added to This PC...
Personalization
View Tutorial »
Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the notification bell icon on the taskbar corner for your account in Windows 11. Notifications will now show as a bell in the system tray and when new notifications come through, the bell will colorize based on your system accent color. When there are no notifications and the clock is visible, the bell will be empty. You can turn on (add) or off (remove) showing the notification bell icon on the taskbar system tray (corner) on demand. The notification bell icon will always show while Do Not Disturb is turned on. Option One: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Settings Option Two: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar using REG file Option Three: Add or...
Personalization
View Tutorial »
Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

Installation and Upgrade Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft. Microsoft provides ISO files for Windows Server and Windows 11 to download. You can use these ISO files to clean install or in-place upgrade Windows 11. The Flight Hub can also help you keep updated on which Windows 11 builds have an ISO available. Option One: Download Latest Windows 11 64-bit ISO using Media Creation Tool (MCT) Option Two: Download Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO from Microsoft Option Three: Download Windows 11 Insider 64-bit ISO from Microsoft Option Four: Download Windows Server Insider ISO from Microsoft Option Five: Download Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO or Windows Server ISO from UUP...
Installation and Upgrade
View Tutorial »
Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Suggested Search Results in Windows Search on Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Suggested Search Results in Windows Search on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing Microsoft Store suggested search results in Windows Search for your account in Windows 11 Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. The Search button on the taskbar allows you to quickly use Windows Search (Win+S) to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on Windows—plus unlock the power of the web with quick access to online information like time zone conversions, fact lookup, trending searches, and search results for navigating to websites faster. You can also use Search to find files and people in your work or school organization through  Microsoft Search. When you...
Privacy and Security
View Tutorial »
Extract CAB File in Windows 11

General Extract CAB File in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to extract all files from a CAB file into a folder of your choice in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A cabinet is a single file, usually with a .cab extension, that stores compressed files in a file library. The cabinet format is an efficient way to package multiple files because compression is performed across file boundaries, which significantly improves the compression ratio. Sometimes you will need to extract all files from a CAB file to install a driver (inf) from the CAB for example. Option One: Extract CAB File in File Explorer Option Two: Extract CAB File using Expand command Extract CAB File in File Explorer 1 Open File Explorer (Win+E). 2 Navigate to and single/double click/tap on the CAB...
General
View Tutorial »
Add or Remove Extract Context Menu for CAB files in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Extract Context Menu for CAB files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Extract" context menu item for CAB files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A cabinet is a single file, usually with a .cab extension, that stores compressed files in a file library. The cabinet format is an efficient way to package multiple files because compression is performed across file boundaries, which significantly improves the compression ratio. When you right click on a CAB file, it does not have an Extract option available in the context menu by default. You have to manually extract all files from a CAB file by default. If wanted, you can add Extract to the context menu when you right click on a CAB file that will either open or not open the extracted folder...
Personalization
View Tutorial »
Install CAB File in Windows 11

General Install CAB File in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to install a CAB file in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A cabinet is a single file, usually with a .cab extension, that stores compressed files in a file library. The cabinet format is an efficient way to package multiple files because compression is performed across file boundaries, which significantly improves the compression ratio. If you have a Windows Update in a CAB format, you can use the command prompt or PowerShell to install it. If you have a driver (ex: Realtek) in a CAB format, you can extract the CAB and use Device Manager to install it. You must be signed in as an administrator to install a CAB file. Option One: Install CAB File using Context Menu Option Two: Install CAB File...
General
View Tutorial »
Add Install CAB Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Install CAB Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Install to the context menu of .cab files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A cabinet is a single file, usually with a .cab extension, that stores compressed files in a file library. The cabinet format is an efficient way to package multiple files because compression is performed across file boundaries, which significantly improves the compression ratio. You can use the DISM /Add-Package command with Windows cabinet (.cab) files to install or remove updates, service packs, language packs, and to enable or disable Windows features. This DISM command can be used to make installing a Windows Update CAB file easy with a single click in the CAB file context menu. If you have the .cab file...
Personalization
View Tutorial »
Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 11

Personalization Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset and re-register Windows Spotlight for your account in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can have Windows Spotlight as a theme and display different background images on your desktop and lock screen, and occasionally offers suggestions on the lock screen. If Windows Spotlights stops working and/or stops changing the background image, you can reset and re-register Windows Spotlight to fix it. Windows Spotlight will not work while connected to a metered network (ethernet or wireless), or in Battery Saver mode. Windows Spotlight requires Background Apps to be turned on. Country or region and Device setup region must be the same for Spotlight to work. Sometimes it may take 24 to 48 hours after...
Personalization
View Tutorial »
Add or Remove Run as administrator Context Menu in Windows 11

Accounts Add or Remove Run as administrator Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Run as administrator context menu item for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows runs desktops apps and application files (ex: .bat, .cmd, .exe, and .msc file types) in user mode by default without elevated administrator rights unless it prompts you with UAC to run elevated (highest privileges). When you use Run as administrator on a desktop app or application file, you are allowing it to run with full administrator access to everything on the computer. This means you are giving it special permissions to access restricted parts of the computer that would otherwise be off-limits. This could be a potential security risk if not a trusted app or application file, but sometimes...
Accounts
View Tutorial »
Turn On or Off a High Contrast Theme in Windows 11

Accessibility Turn On or Off a High Contrast Theme in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using a high contrast theme for your account in Windows 11. Text with low contrast can be difficult to read for people with low vision. There are web sites that have, for example, poor color combinations such as blue links on black backgrounds. They aren’t easy to read even for people with unimpaired vision and can be virtually impossible for people with vision disabilities. Strongly contrasting colors can make it quicker and easier to read from your PC. High contrast themes use more distinct colors to make text and apps easier to see. Starting with Windows 11 build 26310.9502 (Experimental 26H2) for Insiders, Microsoft is introducing a new contrast theme toggle in Magnifier. A new...
Accessibility
View Tutorial »
You must log in or register to post here.

Tutorial Categories

Tutorial Index
General
System
Devices
Phone
Network & Internet
Personalization
Apps
Accounts
Time & Language
Gaming
Accessibility
Privacy & Security
Windows Update
Mixed Reality
Installation & Upgrade
Backup & Restore
BSOD
Browsers & Mail
Virtualization
Site Usage

Latest Tutorials

Tutorial Tags

android background battery bitlocker bluetooth color context menu copilot defender desktop display drive edge file explorer focus folder hyper-v icon keyboard magnifier mouse narrator notepad notifications onedrive outlook paint pen photos pointer power printer recall screenshot search settings share shortcuts sign-in sound start menu store taskbar terminal theme touch voice wi-fi widgets xbox
Back
Top Bottom