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Close and Remove Multiple Desktops in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to close multiple virtual desktops to remove them for your account in Windows 11. You can add multiple desktops to group apps for productivity, entertainment, or whatever you choose. Multiple desktops are also great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized, or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting. When you are finished with a virtual desktop, you can close it to remove it. When you close a desktop, all open windows on that desktop automatically get moved to the desktop on its adjacent left side. Option One: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Close Button Option Three: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops...
Virtualization
Create Windows 11 Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) at Boot to Native Boot
This tutorial will show you how to create a Windows 11 Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) file at boot and natively boot it to dual boot with Windows 10 or Windows 11. Native Boot allows you to create a virtual hard disk (VHDX), install Windows to it, and then boot it up, either on your PC side-by-side with your existing installation, or on a new device. A native-boot VHDX can be used as the running operating system on designated hardware without any other parent operating system. This differs from a scenario where a VHDX is connected to a virtual machine on a computer that has a parent operating system. Native boot for Windows 11 requires the .vhdx format, not the .vhd format. VHDXs can be applied to PCs or devices that have no other...
Virtualization
Enable or Disable Feeds on Widgets Board in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable news feeds on the widgets board 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...
Apps
Enable or Disable Scareware Blocker in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off scareware blocker in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Scareware blocker is now available in preview for Microsoft Edge, but is turned off by default. Scareware blocker allows Microsoft to use AI to detect potential tech scams. Today, Edge uses Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block known scams as people encounter them. But what if you’re the first person to see a new scam before it can be blocked? What if a scam hits your coworkers, your friends, or your family? While no one is immune, these scams particularly prey on vulnerable elderly communities. “Scareware” scams are a particularly convincing type of tech support scam. They use aggressive...
Browsers and Mail
Disable Folder Thumbnail Previews without Disabling File Thumbnail Previews in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable only folder thumbnail previews without disabling file thumbnail previews for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File Explorer can display thumbnail previews of files in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, File Explorer will now show previews of items within folders. File Explorer displays a thumbnail preview image of the last item added to the folder by default. Thumbnail previews will not show while using a Small icons, List, or Details folder layout. If you disable thumbnail previews in File Explorer, it will disable both folder and file thumbnail previews. If you reset folder view settings to default, it will undo this method to disable only folder thumbnail...
Personalization
Uninstall or Reinstall Dev Home app in Windows 11 and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Dev Home app for your account or all users in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Starting with Dev Home Preview version 0.9, support for Windows 10 was added. Dev Home is a new control center for Windows providing the ability to monitor projects in your dashboard using customizable widgets, set up your dev environment by downloading apps, packages, or repositories, connect to your developer accounts and tools (such as GitHub), and create a Dev Drive for storage all in one place. Use the centralized dashboard with customizable widgets to monitor workflows, track your dev projects, coding tasks, GitHub issues, pull requests, available SSH connections, and system CPU, GPU, Memory...
Apps
Add or Remove Cast to Device context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the Cast to Device context menu from files and folders for all users in Windows 11. This can be handy if you don't use or want the context menu. Cast to Device is a feature that allows you to directly (wired or wirelessly) stream media from your PC or tablet to a Miracast or DLNA supported device (ex: TV or Xbox) on your home network. The Cast to Device context menu is available on media files (music, photos, videos, etc...) and folders that are supported for this feature. Cast to Device is also available as an option in supported apps, such as Microsoft Edge and Movies & TV. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the context menu. EXAMPLE: "Cast to Device" context menu...
Network and Internet
Add or Remove Rotate Left and Rotate Right Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Rotate left and Rotate right context menu for image files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows includes a built-in feature allowing you to quickly rotate an image file to the left and right, and automatically save the rotation change. You can rotate left to turn the selected image 90 degrees to the left. You can rotate right to turn the selected image 90 degrees to the right. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the Rotate left and Rotate right context menu, all users can use the context menu. EXAMPLE: "Rotate left" and "Rotate right" context menu Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to...
Personalization
Add or Remove "Edit with Clipchamp" Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Edit with Clipchamp context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. A new Clipchamp app has been included starting with Windows 11 build 22572. Clipchamp is a video editor focused on making video creation easy, fast, and fun. Clipchamp is equipped with all the basic tools you’d expect, like trimming and splitting, as well as more pro-style features like transitions and animated text. For real-time content capture, there are also built-in webcam and screen recorders. Clipchamp adds a Edit with Clipchamp context menu item when you right click on image and video files. If wanted, you can remove the Edit with Clipchamp context menu without having to uninstall the Clipchamp...
Personalization
Add and Remove Favorites in File Explorer Home in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add, remove, or clear and reset Favorites in File Explorer Home for your account or 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...
General
Enable or Disable Quick Settings in Windows 11
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 like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Rotation lock, Battery saver, Accessibility, Night light, Mobile hotspot, Nearby sharing, Cast, and Project. Directly above your Quick Settings, you will see media playback controls when playing music or videos in Microsoft Edge or streaming music in apps like Spotify. Starting with Windows 11 build 22610, you can disable opening the Quick Settings flyout via group policy. You must be...
Personalization
Add or Remove OneDrive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove OneDrive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync...
Personalization

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