This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Bluetooth notification icon on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11.
Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other.
There are many different types of Bluetooth enabled devices you can add and pair to your PC, such as mobile phones, wireless headsets, speakers, fitness trackers, mouse, keyboard, etc...
When you turn on Bluetooth, the Bluetooth notification icon will show on the taskbar corner (system tray) by default.
The Bluetooth notification icon will not show on the taskbar corner (system tray) when you turn off Bluetooth.
Option One: Remove Bluetooth Notification...
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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
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the pen menu icon on the taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11.
The pen menu in Windows 11 makes it easy for you to access your favorite apps.
If you have a pen, tap it on your screen. The pen menu will appear in the corner of your taskbar.
You can add up to four apps as shortcuts to your pen menu.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-a-pen-with-windows-1fb0a437-e31b-4d3a-8810-9cb6f0f11207
Option One: Show or Hide Pen Menu icon on Taskbar System Tray in Settings
Option Two: Show or Hide Pen Menu icon on Taskbar System Tray using REG file
EXAMPLE: pen menu
Show or Hide Pen Menu icon on Taskbar System Tray in Settings
1 Open Settings...
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove apps on the pen menu on the taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11.
The pen menu in Windows 11 makes it easy for you to access your favorite apps.
If you have a pen, tap it on your screen. The pen menu will appear in the corner of your taskbar.
You can add up to four apps as shortcuts to your pen menu.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, the Microsoft Journal app is now pinned by default on the Pen menu.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.3941 (Beta 24H2) and build 26200.5570 (Dev 24H2), Click to Do can also be added as 1 of the 4 apps you can launch via the pen menu when using a pen with your PC. If all 4 of the slots for the pen menu are configured with apps, you...
This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the virtual touchpad icon on the taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11.
You can use the on-screen virtual touchpad to control the mouse pointer with your touchscreen.
The virtual touchpad can be dragged to any location you want on the screen.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enable-and-disable-the-virtual-touchpad-2d402c64-949b-05ca-ebeb-978a6548d151
Option One: Show or Hide Virtual Touchpad icon on Taskbar System Tray in Settings
Option Two: Show or Hide Virtual Touchpad icon on Taskbar System Tray using REG file
EXAMPLE: virtual touchpad
Show or Hide Virtual Touchpad icon on Taskbar System Tray in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2...
This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a folder in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, File Explorer will show a thumbnail preview of folder contents on the folder's icon. Usually, the last item added to the folder will show as a thumbnail preview on the folder's icon.
You can change the folder icon to show any custom icon you want instead of the folders' default icon or thumbnail preview.
See also:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/custom-folder-icons-or-localized-folder-names-might-not-appear-after-installing-the-june-2026-windows-security-update-f105e47a-3bfb-4e64-b757-767cfcdce07a
Option One: Change Folder Icon
Option Two: Restore Default Folder Icon
Change Folder Icon
1...
This tutorial will show you how to install fonts for your account or all users in Windows 11.
A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design.
Windows comes with a variety of fonts, and you can download others from the Microsoft Store, a website (ex: Google Fonts), or other online source.
Make sure any downloaded font file is a True Type (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) file to be used with Windows.
Fonts installed all users are referenced in this registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts
Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.1843 (Dev), Microsoft is beginning to roll out a change that redirects links for the Fonts Control Panel page to the...
This tutorial will show you how to show or hide fonts for your account in Windows 11.
A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design.
In Windows 11, you can install fonts for only your account (current user) or for all users on the computer. After installing fonts, they are available to all apps on the computer.
You can uninstall a font when you no longer need it if wanted.
You can also hide and show fonts as needed without uninstalling the font. Hiding a font can be useful when you want to keep the font but don’t want it appearing in apps.
If you have multiple added languages, you might not want the fonts from the other language to appear in apps unless you...
This tutorial will show you how to add a custom Hidden items context menu to make it easy to hide/unhide selected files/folders and hide/show hidden items on demand in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Hidden files, folders, and drives do not show by default in Windows.
Hidden files, folders, and drives are marked with the hidden attribute.
Protected operating system files are marked with the hidden and system attributes.
When you set to show hidden files, folders, and drives and protected operating system files, their icons will appear dimmed (faded) to indicate that they are hidden items.
While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Hidden items context menu, all users can use the context menu.
The Hide/Unhide...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Send to context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Send to context menu allows you to quickly send a copy of items (ex: files, folders, libraries) to Bluetooth device, Compressed (zipped) folder, Desktop (create shortcut), Documents, Mail recipient, and removable or network drives.
To move an item instead of copy and item, you can right click or press and hold on a file or folder, click/tap on Show more options, click/tap on Send to, press and hold the Shift key, and click/tap on a drive or folder location in the Send to context menu.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Send to context menu.
EXAMPLE: Send to context menu
It is required...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing removable and network drives in the Send to context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Send to context menu allows you to quickly send a copy of items (ex: files, folders, libraries) to Bluetooth device, Compressed (zipped) folder, Desktop (create shortcut), Documents, Mail recipient, and removable and network drives.
To move an item instead of copy and item, you can right click or press and hold on a file or folder, click/tap on Show more options, click/tap on Send to, press and hold the Shift key, and click/tap on a drive or folder location in the Send to context menu.
Option One: See No Drives using Extended Send to Context Menu...
This tutorial will show you how to change the default New folder name template to create new folders with a custom name by default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A folder is a location where you can store your files. You can create any number of folders and even store folders inside other folders (subfolders).
When you create a new folder, it is named New folder by default.
If you get a Error 0x8000FFFF: Catastrophic failure when you create a new folder after changing the default "New folder" name template, then it means you used an invalid character (ex: " or * ) in the name, and will just need to change the name again without the invalid character.
Option One: Change New Folder Name
Option Two: Restore Default...
This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the recent accent colors history to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can personalize the color or accent color for window title bars and borders, the Start button, or the taskbar in Windows 11.
You can change the default Windows mode and app mode for colors to Dark, Light, or Custom.
The Dark mode has a darker set of colors that are designed to work well in a low-lit environment. This option is for the Start menu, taskbar, and notification center.
The Light mode setting has a lighter color scheme designed to work well during daylight hours. If you choose this option, you’ll be able to show an accent color for window title bars and borders. The Light mode...
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