This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off displaying file size information in folder tips for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you hover on a file, folder, drive, or desktop items in Windows, a pop-up description (infotip) will show displaying basic property details (metadata) of the item such as Date created, Size, Folders and Files a folder contains, etc...
If wanted, you can turn off displaying file size information in folder tips.
Option One: Turn On or Off Display File Size Info in Folder Tips in Folder Options
Option Two: Turn On or Off Display File Size Info in Folder Tips using REG file
Option Three: Turn On or Off Display File Size Info in Folder Tips in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: "Display file...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use ViVeTool to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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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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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show pop-up descriptions for folder and desktop items for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you hover over a file, folder, drive, or desktop items in Windows, a pop-up description (infotip) will show displaying basic property details (metadata) of the item such as Date created, Size, Folders and Files a folder contains, etc...
Option One: Enable or Disable Show Pop-up Description for Folder and Desktop Items in Folder Options
Option Two: Enable or Disable Show Pop-up Description for Folder and Desktop Items using REG file
Option Three: Enable or Disable Show Pop-up Description for Folder and Desktop Items in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: Pop-up description (infotip)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show all folders in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your PC or network.
If you like, you can select to show all the folders on your PC in the navigation pane. This includes all hidden folders, your user account folders, Control Panel, Libraries, and Recycle Bin.
Option One: Turn On or Off "Show all folders" in Navigation Pane in File Explorer
Option Two: Turn On or Off "Show all folders" in Navigation Pane in Folder Options
Option Three: Turn On or Off 'Show all folders" in Navigation Pane using REG file
Option Four: Turn On or Off 'Show all...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable using drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows uses drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop by default.
Depending on if your desktop background is light or dark, using drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop may make reading the icon label easier or harder.
If harder, then you can turn off use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop to remove the drop shadows.
Option One: Turn On or Off Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on Desktop in Visual Effects Performance Options
Option Two: Turn On or Off Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on Desktop using REG file
Option Three: Turn On or Off Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show translucent selection rectangle on the desktop for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The translucent selection rectangle is the box you see when you left click and hold, and then drag the pointer over items to select them when you release the left click.
If you like, you can turn off showing the translucent selection rectangle on your desktop.
When the translucent selection rectangle is turned off for the desktop, you will only see an outline selection rectangle on the desktop instead.
This will not affect the translucent selection rectangle in File Explorer.
Option One: Turn On or Off Show Translucent Selection Rectangle on Desktop in Visual Effects Performance...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use check boxes to select files, folders, and drives for your user account in Windows 11.
You can use check boxes to make selecting multiple items in any order easier in File Explorer and on the desktop in Windows.
When check boxes is turned on, you can hover the pointer over each item to reveal the check box to check (select) or uncheck (unselect) it.
If you have a tablet, convertible, or 2-in-1 type device in tablet/slate mode, then check boxes will always be used even if turned off.
Option One: Turn On or Off Use Check Boxes to Select Items in File Explorer Command Bar
Option Two: Turn On or Off Use Check Boxes to Select Items in Folder Options
Option Three: Turn On or Off Use...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off compact view in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
If you feel File Explorer has too much space between items, you can turn on compact view to decrease space between items in File Explorer.
If you have a tablet, convertible, or 2-in-1 type device in tablet/slate mode, then compact view will always be off even if turned on.
Option One: Turn On or Off Compact View in File Explorer from File Explorer Command Bar
Option Two: Turn On or Off Compact View in File Explorer from Folder Options
Option Three: Turn On or Off Compact View in File Explorer using REG file
Option Four: Turn On or Off Compact View in File Explorer in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: Compact view in File...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Show Desktop area on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11.
Show Desktop (Win+D) can be used to minimize and restore all of your open windows at once. The show desktop feature helps to take a quick look at what’s on your desktop behind all the open windows.
By default, you can click/tap on the far right corner of the taskbar on the main display to show the desktop and minimize all open windows, and click/tap on it again to restore all minimized windows.
Peek at desktop has been removed from the Show Desktop button in Windows 11, but you can still press and hold the Win+, (comma) keys to peek at the desktop, and release to keys to stop peeking.
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This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing End task when right-clicking an app on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 Build 22631.2715, you can now right-click an app on the taskbar and end the task.
The end task feature does not require Developer Mode to be enabled first before it can be used.
Option One: Turn On or Off End Task in Taskbar by Right Click in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off End Task in Taskbar by Right Click using REG file
Option Three: Turn On or Off End Task in Taskbar by Right Click in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: "End task" when right-clicking an app on the taskbar
Turn On or Off End Task in Taskbar by Right Click in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2...
Personalization Enable or Disable Recommended Tips, Shortcuts, New Apps, and more on Start Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing recommended tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more on the Start menu for your account in Windows 11.
The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended.
Starting with at least Windows 11 build 25346 (Canary), build 23440 (Dev), and build 22624.1616 (Beta) you can choose to turn on or off show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more on Start.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.3495 (Beta), Microsoft is now trying out recommendations to help you discover great apps from the Microsoft Store under Recommended on the Start menu. This will appear only for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S. and will not apply to commercial...
This tutorial will show you how to change the taskbar alignment to left or center for your account in Windows 11.
Icons on the taskbar are center aligned by default in Windows 11 instead of to the left like in previous Windows.
Option One: Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center in Settings
Option Two: Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center using a REG file
Option Three: Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center in Registry Editor
Change Taskbar Alignment to Left or Center in Settings
1 Open Settings (WIn+I).
2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Taskbar on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Taskbar Settings
3 Click/tap on Taskbar behaviors on the right side to expand it open...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Widgets button on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets are small windows that display dynamic info on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can add, remove, arrange, resize, and customize them to reflect your interests and the way you work. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance throughout your day. So say goodbye to constantly switching between apps and devices and websites—now you can stay connected to the things you care about without losing focus on your most important tasks.
Your widgets board...
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