Windows

Open Microsoft Edge at startup settings in Windows 11 let you stop the built-in web browser from launching automatically every time your PC turns on. Microsoft Edge is the default…

Resetting and clearing pinned items on the Windows 11 taskbar wipes away every app shortcut you added to the bottom of your screen, giving you a completely fresh start. This…

Notification sounds in Windows 11 play an audio alert whenever an app or the system needs your attention. These default chimes can quickly become annoying if you get too many…

CPU virtualization in your PC’s UEFI BIOS is a hardware setting that lets your processor run virtual machines and tools like Windows Subsystem for Linux. Without this setting turned on,…

The status bar in Windows 11 File Explorer shows helpful information at the bottom of every window. This bar can display details like the count of items in a folder…

The translucent selection rectangle in Windows 11 is the see-through blue box that appears on your screen when you drag your mouse over your desktop icons. This shaded box lets…

Microsoft Edge privacy settings are the built-in controls that stop websites and advertisers from tracking your web browsing habits. These options let you block harmful trackers, clear your browsing history,…

Drop shadows for icon labels on the Windows 11 desktop add a faint outline behind text to make filenames easier to read against colorful wallpapers. Windows 11 turns this visual…

Adjusting touchpad sensitivity in Windows 11 changes how your cursor responds to your fingers and stops the mouse from jumping around when you type. Windows 11 gives you five different…

Edge swipe between pages in Microsoft Edge lets you swipe left or right on your touchscreen or touchpad to jump back and forth through your browsing history. This built-in feature…

Registry Editor fonts in Windows 11 let you change the text style inside the system database that stores computer settings, making long setup sessions easier to read. Any font already…

Microsoft Edge Secure Network is a built-in virtual private network (VPN) that hides your web browsing and protects your data on public Wi-Fi networks. Launched in 2023, the feature gives…

Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) in Windows 11 lowers power use by putting your network connection into a sleep state when you are not actively downloading or uploading data. Also known…

Recent files on the Windows 11 Start menu appear in the Recommended section at the bottom of the screen to help you quickly jump back into documents and photos you…

File Explorer in Windows 11 lets you change its startup folder so it opens directly to your mobile device or phone storage instead of the default Home screen. Skipping the…