One of the oldest and most used features on Windows is the ability to create shortcuts to files and programs stored on your PC. Creating a shortcut is not the same thing as moving the program or file ...

There are two main avenues for revealing the desktop. Note that some fullscreen apps (typically games) can play havoc with the first one, but the second should almost always work. Although it’s ...

How to add direct Control Panel access in Windows 11 desktop Your email has been sent Since the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update in 2017, Microsoft has systematically marginalized the ...

Q: I recently bought a new HP desktop computer and a HP laptop both running Windows 11. I use them both for business. I have four businesses that I manage using my computers. I use mostly use Excel ...

Windows 11 build 25197, now available in the Dev Channel, enables some previously hidden features, such as the new tablet-optimized taskbar, animated icons in the Settings app, and the updated ...

Despite Windows 11’s modern and stylish appearance, some people prefer the familiar look of Windows 10. If you’re one of them, there are several ways to bring older-style Windows elements to your new ...

It took Microsoft a long time to integrate virtual desktop functions into its operating system. While virtual desktops had been established under Linux and macOS for years, they only made their way ...

How to enable Stickers on the Desktop in Windows 11 22H2 Your email has been sent Despite whatever appeal such whimsical personalization features users may have in general, Microsoft has chosen to ...

Windows 11 still has ancient icons buried deep within They're languishing in obscure system files A Microsoft blog post highlighted a collection from the Windows 95 era in a DLL file If you thought ...