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This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable simplify Quick Settings layout for all users in Windows 11. The group policy in this tutorial no longer works since Quick Settings is now scrollable. Quick Settings (Win+A) gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly used...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to open the Notification Center for all or specific users in Windows 11. Windows 11 puts notifications in the Notification Center (Win+N) on the taskbar corner where you can get to them instantly from the flyout. You will also...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to open Quick Settings for all or specific users in Windows 11. This no longer works starting with Windows 11 version 24H2. Quick Settings (Win+A) gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly used settings and apps...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to edit Quick Settings for all users in Windows 11. The group policy in this tutorial no longer works since you can no longer edit Quick Settings. Quick Settings (Win+A) gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing your recently used Android apps using the Phone Link icon on the taskbar corner for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can instantly access the...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show badge on Phone Link icon on the taskbar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can view and manage your Android device notifications on your PC. You can...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box. Starting with Windows 11 build 22572 and build...

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...

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...

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...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Ask Copilot" and "Find results in Web" (Web) icons on Windows Search toolbar for your account in Windows 10 and 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...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off tablet-optimized taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1344, Microsoft introduced a touch-optimized taskbar for 2-in-1 devices that you can use as a tablet. There are two states of this taskbar: collapsed...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the hidden icon menu on taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11. The hidden icon menu (aka: taskbar corner overflow menu) shows the notification icons you turned off from showing on the system tray. Starting with Windows 11 build...

This tutorial will show you how to change the taskbar to display time in a 12 or 24 hour clock format for your account in Windows 11. Time is a measure in which events can be ordered from the past through the present into the future, and also the measure of durations of events and the intervals...

This tutorial will show you how to use the desktop language bar on taskbar language bar for your account in Windows 11. In Windows, you can change your keyboard layout to type in another language or input method you want to use.. The language of your keyboard layout controls the characters...

This tutorial will show you how to change which taskbar to show taskbar apps on when using multiple displays for your account 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)...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing badges on taskbar apps for your account in Windows 11. Badges will show on apps on the taskbar by default. These badges are lightweight notifications that are contextual and specific to individual apps. For example, the Mail app's...

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...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show pinned items on the taskbar for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, the taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons...

This tutorial will show you how to reset and clear all pinned items on your taskbar 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...