This tutorial will show you how to always, when the taskbar is full, or never combine taskbar buttons and hide labels for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11.
The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center by default.
If you have more than one display connected to your PC, then you can show the taskbar on all displays instead of just on the main display.
The main taskbar is the taskbar with the clock and system tray icons on it, and is on your main display. Taskbars that show on other displays not set as your main display do have the clock (if turned on), but does not show the system tray...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
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Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
This tutorial will show you how to transfer your files, settings, and preferences from your previous (old) Windows 10/11 PC to your new Windows 11 PC during Windows Setup.- Brink
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hidden experimental feature flags in Windows 11.- Brink
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the automatic import quality reduction of a JPG or JPEG desktop wallpaper for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you set an image as your desktop background wallpaper or slideshow, Windows will import a copy of this image and store it as the TranscodedWallpaper file in the %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes folder. Your desktop background wallpaper is loaded from this TranscodedWallpaper file cache.
If you select a JPG or JPEG image as your desktop background wallpaper, then Windows will automatically compress and reduce the quality of the imported copy to only 85% of the original JPG/JPEG image quality. This is done to help save disk space, RAM, and improve the...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Properties context menu from This PC for all or specific users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
This PC is located as a desktop icon and in the navigation pane of File Explorer.
When you right click on This PC and click/tap on Properties, it will open the Settings > System > About page.
If you like, you can remove the Properties context menu from This PC for all users.
You must be signed in as and administrator to add or remove the Properties context menu for This PC.
Option One: Add or Remove This PC Properties context menu for All or Specific Users in Local Group Policy Editor
Option Two: Add or Remove This PC Properties context menu for All Users using REG file
EXAMPLE...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Copilot icon on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities.
When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/welcome-to-copilot-on-windows-675708af-8c16-4675-afeb-85a5a476ccb0...
This tutorial will show you how to remove the shortcut arrow overlay on all shortcut icons for all users in Windows 11.
A shortcut is a link to an item (such as a file, folder, or app) on your PC. You can create shortcuts and then place them in a convenient location, such as on the desktop, so you can easily access the item that the shortcut links to. Shortcut files (.lnk) can be distinguished from the source target by the arrow that appears overlayed on the shortcut's icon.
You must be signed in as an administrator to remove or restore the shortcut arrow icon.
Option One: Remove Shortcut Arrow Icon
Option Two: Restore Shortcut Arrow Icon
option1Remove Shortcut Arrow Icon
1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to Pin to taskbar and Unpin from taskbar for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center by default.
The taskbar will also show the icon of the app for any window you have open. If you like, you can pin an app to the taskbar to always show the app's icon on the taskbar whether the app is open or not. Pinning an app to the taskbar makes it easier to open the app on demand from the taskbar.
You can enable the Do not allow pinning programs to the taskbar policy to disable and remove Pin to taskbar...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Quick access section in File Explorer Home for all users in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access in File Explorer (Win+E) 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 (Favorites) displayed in Home are now searchable using the search box in File Explorer even if they are not local files, so you can find Office files recently shared with you.
Home in the navigation pane is the default homepage of File Explorer (Win+E) that allows you to quickly access and view your pinned/frequent folders (Quick access)...
This tutorial will show you how to extract icons contained within EXE and DLL files, and save the icon as a ICO, BMP, or PNG file in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can install the free IconViewer app that uses a shell extension to add an Icons tab to the properties page of files (ex: EXE and DLL) that contain icons within them.
While you must be signed in as an administrator to install the IconViewer app, all users will have the Icons tab available in the properties page of files that contain icons.
Here's How:
1 If you haven't already, you will need to download and install IconViewer 3.02 x64 edition. (see screenshot below)
https://www.botproductions.com/iconview/download.html
2 Open File Explorer (Win+E).
3 Navigate to and...
Personalization Add or Remove Devices and Printers in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Devices and Printers in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
The Devices and Printers folder shows devices that are connected to a computer, including the document devices.
When you select a device in Devices and Printers, Device Stage shows the details for that device.
See also:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/print/device-experience-scenarios-for-document-devices
When you try to open Devices and Printers from the Control Panel in an Insider build of Windows 11, it will now open to Settings > Bluetooth & devices instead.
If you like, you can add Devices and Printers as its own separate group to the top or bottom of the...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Peek for your account in Windows 11.
Peek (aka: Aero Peek) is the feature responsible for Peek at desktop and taskbar thumbnail live previews.
Peek at desktop has been removed from the Show Desktop button on the taskbar in Windows 11, but you can still press the Win+, (comma) keys to temporarily peek at the desktop.
When you hover the pointer over an icon on the taskbar with an open window, you will see a thumbnail preview of the open window. When you hover the pointer on the taskbar thumbnail preview, you will see a live preview (peek) of the open window on your desktop. This is a taskbar thumbnail live preview.
Option One: Enable or Disable Peek in Visual Effects Performance...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove default shortcuts on the Win+X Quick Link menu for your account in Windows 11.
The Win+X Quick Link menu (aka: Power User menu) is a pop-up menu from the Start button that includes shortcuts of common management, configuration, and other power user tools for Windows.
The shortcuts on the Win+X Quick Link menu are broken up into 3 groups. Group1 shortcuts in the bottom section, Group2 shortcuts in the middle section, and Group3 shortcuts in the top section.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22579, Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal (Admin) in the Win+X menu has been replaced by Windows PowerShell and Windows PowerShell (Admin). If you have Windows Terminal installed and would like...
This tutorial will show you how to add Devices and Printers to This PC in File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
If added, Devices and Printers will appear under the "Devices and drives" group in This PC in File Explorer.
The Devices and Printers folder shows devices that are connected to a computer, including the document devices. When you select a device in Devices and Printers, Device Stage shows the details for that device.
Option One: Add or Remove Devices and Printers to This PC in File Explorer for Current User Only
Option Two: Add or Remove Devices and Printers to This PC in File Explorer for All Users
EXAMPLE: Devices and Printers added to This PC in File Explorer
Add or Remove...
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