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 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.
You can enable the Simplify Quick Settings Layout policy to reduce Quick Settings (Win+A) to only having the...
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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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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Set as desktop background context menu for all users in Windows 11.
You can change your desktop background in Windows 11 to be a picture, solid color, a slideshow, or Windows Spotlight.
When you right click on a .avci, .avcs, .avif, .avifs, .bmp, .dib, .gif, .heic, .heics, .heif, .heifs, .hif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff, or .wdp image file, you can use the Set as desktop background context menu item to quickly set that image as your new desktop background wallpaper.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Set as desktop background context menu.
EXAMPLE: "Set as desktop background" context menu
Here's How:
1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable changing the lock screen background for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows.
Users can change their lock screen background to Windows Spotlight, a picture, or a slideshow by default.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable changing the lock screen background.
If you have more than one display, the lock screen will only show on the main display.
Option One: Enable or Disable Changing Lock Screen Background in Local Group Policy Editor
Option Two...
This will no longer work starting with Windows 11 build 22598.
The taskbar functionality has changed in Windows 11. Alignment to the left or center at the bottom of the screen is the only location allowed now.
However, you can actually still change the taskbar location to the top or bottom on the screen for now.
You can't change the taskbar location to the left (00) or right (02) on the screen anymore without breaking the taskbar until moved back to the top or bottom.
This tutorial will show you how to change the taskbar location on screen to the top or bottom for your account in Windows 11.
When the taskbar is moved to the top, you will no longer see thumbnail previews for taskbar icons.
EXAMPLE: Taskbar location at top and...
This tutorial will show you how to customize the OEM support information for your Windows 11 PC.
The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) support information in Windows includes the manufacturer, support phone, support hours, and support website for your PC.
If you purchased a PC from a vendor, it'll usually already have all of the OEM support information under "Support" on the Settings > System > About page.
If you build your own PCs, then you can add your own custom support information.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or customize OEM support information.
EXAMPLE: OEM Support Information in Settings
Here's How:
1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe).
step22 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of...
This tutorial will show you how to change device usage settings for your account in Windows 11.
In Device usage settings, you can let Microsoft know how you plan to use your device.
When you make your selections in Device usage settings, Microsoft might offer personalized tips, ads, and recommendations within Microsoft experiences based on the way you plan to use your device. You can opt out or change your device usage options any time in the Settings app on Windows. Microsoft does not share this data with third-party.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.2199 (Beta) and build 25396 (Canary), Microsoft added Development to the list and toggling it on will launch Dev Home. This matches what is shown in OOBE (“out of box experience”)...
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...
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.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-the-pen-menu-in-windows-701b15d4-2dcc-1aec-cf2b-370c56e8baf4#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-pen-settings-a53cd80e-4f89-ae30-d6da-389d630d89a3#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
Option One: Show or Hide Pen Menu icon on Taskbar System Tray in Settings
Option Two: Show or Hide Pen...
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.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-the-pen-menu-in-windows-701b15d4-2dcc-1aec-cf2b-370c56e8baf4#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, the Microsoft Journal app is now pinned by default on the Pen menu.
Option One: Add Apps to Pen Menu
Option Two: Remove Apps from Pen Menu
EXAMPLE: pen menu
Add Apps to Pen Menu
1...
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.
Option One: Change Folder Icon
Option Two: Restore Default Folder Icon
Change Folder Icon
1 Right click on the folder you want, and click/tap on Properties. (see screenshot below)
2 Perform the following steps: (see screenshots below)
Click/tap on the Customize tab.
Click/tap on the Choose Icon...
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...
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