Category: Windows

This article outlines the steps to create environment variables in Windows 11, which configure operational behaviors for applications. Users can set system-wide or user-specific variables via System Properties, Command Prompt, or PowerShell. Instructions include accessing the correct settings, inputting the variable names and values, and confirming their creation. Restarting the system or applications may be…

The article guides on using Windows 11’s Quick Assist for remote support, detailing steps to start a session, connect with another PC using a security code, and control the remote computer. It highlights the tool’s toolbar features and emphasizes secure sharing of the security code, advising both parties to ensure a stable internet connection and…

This article describes how to use the ‘subst’ command in Windows 11 to mount a folder as a drive for quick access and organization. It outlines a simple process of assigning a drive letter to a folder via Windows Terminal, making it accessible through File Explorer, and includes instructions for reversing the operation.

This guide illustrates several methods to create folders in Windows 11, including right-clicking to use the context menu, the File Explorer command bar, keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + Shift + N), and commands in Windows Terminal using Command Prompt and PowerShell. It emphasizes the importance of organizing files into folders for efficiency and provides step-by-step instructions…

This guide details methods for creating files in Windows 11, targeting users ranging from students to professionals. It outlines file creation through File Explorer, command bar, context menu, Windows Terminal (Command Prompt and PowerShell), and keyboard shortcuts, each with step-by-step instructions. Emphasizing efficiency, the tutorial familiarizes users with Windows 11’s features.

Windows 11 users can utilize the Phone Link app to add or remove their mobile apps to the Start menu for easier access. This article demonstrates the process, which involves linking the phone to the PC, selecting the desired app in the Phone Link app, and using the context menu to ‘Add to Start’ or…

This article details the process for locating a shared printer’s name in Windows 11, making it easier to connect devices within a network. It outlines three methods: using the Settings app, accessing the Devices and Printers folder, and employing PowerShell commands. This aids in more convenient printing across devices and troubleshooting.

This article outlines methods for connecting to a network-shared printer on Windows 11, enabling devices to print without a direct connection. It details steps for adding a printer using the Windows Settings app, the Devices and Printers folder, and PowerShell, highlighting the importance of knowing the network path or IP address and shared printer name.…

This article outlines methods for sharing a local printer on a Windows 11 network, allowing print access without direct physical connections. The shared printer function requires an administrator with enabled file and printer sharing on a PC that must remain on. Sharing can be done through the Windows Settings app, the Devices and Printers folder,…

This article details creating desktop shortcuts for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11, offering a quicker access option to frequently used applications. You can drag app icons from the Start menu or use the ‘shell:appsfolder’ command in File Explorer to the Desktop. Additionally, right-clicking offers a ‘Create shortcut’ option. This process enhances workflow efficiency by…