This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Recycle Bin in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in 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.
Option One: Add or Remove Recycle Bin in Navigation Pane using "Show all folders"
Option Two: Add or Remove Recycle Bin in Navigation Pane using REG file
EXAMPLE: Recycle Bin in navigation pane of File Explorer
Add or Remove Recycle Bin in Navigation Pane using "Show all folders"
If Show all folders is turned on, the Recycle Bin will always show in the navigation pane until you turn...
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Cloud Rebuild Windows 11
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Enable or Disable Point-in-time Restore in Windows 11
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Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Photos" and "Edit with Photos" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
Starting with the Microsoft Photos app version 2024.11080.30001.0, you can now quickly edit an image in File Explorer or on the desktop, by right-clicking on the image and select Edit with Photos. This will open the Photo Editor where you can crop, rotate, or mark up the image, as well as applying adjustments and AI-powered edits.
The Edit...
This tutorial will show you how to change the Voice Access "Wait time before acting" on voice command setting for your account in Windows 11.
Voice access in Windows 11 enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author emails using your voice. Voice access uses modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and works even without the internet.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7019 (24H2) and build 26200.7019 (25H2), Microsoft is introducing a new Wait time before acting setting in voice access, allowing users to configure the delay before a voice command is...
This tutorial will show you how to check the current version of Windows Package Manager (WinGet) you have installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The winget command line tool enables users to discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. This tool is the client interface to the Windows Package Manager service.
Windows Package Manager winget command-line tool is already available on Windows 11 and modern versions of Windows 10 as a part of the App Installer.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/
https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases
Here's How:
1 Open Windows Terminal...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Search on the taskbar and Start menu for all users in Windows 11.
Windows Search is on your taskbar and Start menu by default in Windows 11.
You can use the search box 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.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/search/windows-search...
This tutorial will show you how to setup and show up to two additional clocks for different time zones on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11.
Windows can display up to three clocks on the taskbar: one for the local time and two additional clocks for different time zones. After you set up additional clocks, you can view them by clicking on or hover the pointer over the taskbar clock.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26040 (Canary), when you hover over the date and time in the system tray, the tooltip will now always show a clock even when you only have a single clock added.
Each addition clock is saved to the registry keys below:
Clock 1 = HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\TimeDate\AdditionalClocks\1
Clock 2 =...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always open your Android apps in expanded screen view when opened from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
Starting with Phone Link app version 1.25091.39.0 and higher, you can now view your Android phone apps in expanded screen on your PC. You can switch between compact and expanded layouts for your apps.
You can turn on or off to always open apps in...
This tutorial will show you how to switch between compact and expanded layout view for Android apps opened from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
Starting with Phone Link app version 1.25091.39.0 and higher, you can now view your Android phone apps in expanded screen on your PC. You can switch between compact and expanded layouts for your apps.
Here's How:
1 On your Windows 11 PC while your phone...
This tutorial will help show you how to find the wake source for what woke up your Windows 11 computer from a sleep or hibernate state.
When you put your computer to sleep or hibernate, many sources (ex: network, device or wake timers) can wake the computer.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/powercfg-command-line-options#option_lastwake
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/modern-standby-wake-sources
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/transitioning-between-idle-and-active-states
Option One: Find Last Wake Source using Command
Option Two: Find Wake Sources in Event Viewer
Find Last Wake Source...
This tutorial will show you how to change the sound played for upcoming Calendar event reminders in Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows.
You can select to play the default (New Mail Notification system sound), custom, or no sound when there is an upcoming Calendar event in the Outlook for Windows app.
EXAMPLE: Outlook for Windows Calendar event reminder notification
Here's How:
1 Open the Outlook for Windows app.
2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon on the toolbar. (see...
This tutorial will show you how to change the sound played when a new email arrives in Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows.
You can select to play the default (New Mail Notification system sound), custom, or no sound when a new email message arrives in your inbox in the Outlook for Windows app.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-the-sound-played-when-an-email-message-arrives-cbf254a8-008c-4dce-a02f-b9c87fa8097a
Here's How:
1 Open the Outlook for...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Don't move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted 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 drive, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full.
If you have multiple hard drives, partitions, or an external hard drive connected to your PC, each drive will have its own hidden $Recycle.Bin system folder and Recycle Bin settings.
Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted...
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