Category: Windows

The article provides a guide on creating desktop shortcuts in Windows 11. The shortcuts can point to files, folders, apps, or websites. Different methods include using the “New Item Shortcut Wizard,” the “Send to” command in the context menu, dragging items from the start menu, or dragging and dropping web addresses directly onto the desktop.…

This article provides a guide on moving a hard disk drive from one computer to another in Windows 11. It outlines the step-by-step process from pre-disconnection checks to confirm the drive’s health, taking the disk offline and uninstalling via Device Manager, to installation in the new computer. It specifies the process applies only for secondary…

The article outlines steps for initializing new disks in Windows 11. If a new disk doesn’t appear in File Explorer, it may need a drive letter or initialization. Initializing a disk erases all data, preparing it for use. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for performing this action via the Windows Settings app, and also through…

The article provides guidelines on how to uninstall and reinstall the OneDrive app in Windows 11. The OneDrive app synchronizes files to the Microsoft cloud, enabling access from various devices. If issues arise, resetting is recommended. If resetting is ineffective, uninstalling and reinstalling the app resolves the problem. Guidelines include navigating Windows settings, handling app…

The post elaborates on how to change a Workgroup name on a Windows 11 computer. Workgroups enable files and printer sharing between network devices in the same domain. Instructions include steps in changing Workgroup names through the Windows Settings app, Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell. The process finalizes with a system reboot to apply changes.

The article outlines how to modify the Search button layout on the Taskbar in Windows 11, an option currently available to participants in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. Users can customize the layout through the Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor, choosing to display a Search icon, Search box, Search button or hide the…

The article explains various ways to check system specifications on Windows 11, even without accompanying documentation. The methods listed are: checking the ‘About’ pane in the Settings app, using the ‘System Information’ tool, using Command Prompt with the ‘systeminfo’ command, or using Windows PowerShell with the ‘Get-ComputerInfo’ command. Users can find detailed information about installed…

The article explains how to enable or disable the ‘drag to snap’ feature in Windows 11. This feature lets users reorient windows by hovering over the window’s top edge and choosing a new layout. It’s possible to disable this feature via the Windows Registry Editor, following a step-by-step path provided. The article concludes by explaining…

The article presents steps to enable or disable ‘Shift Lock’ in the Touch Keyboard of Windows 11, primarily on touchscreen devices. This function turns all text into uppercase letters. The method involves modifications in the Windows Registry Editor, specifically the ‘EnableShiftLock’ value in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7 path. A value of 1 enables Shift Lock, while 0…

The article provides a step-by-step guide to resolve the issue of the ‘remove PIN’ sign-in option being grayed out in Windows 11. The process involves navigating through the Windows Settings to the account sign-in options, where one must disable a specific security feature. Once turned off, the ‘remove PIN’ button becomes accessible again. The article…