Using the Microsoft Store to Install and Run Apps

Go Shopping For Apps at the Microsoft Store Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft decided they wanted to have their operating system be more standardized between desktop computers and tablets. So they decided… Read More
Windows 11 Right Click Context Menu

Add the Windows 10 Style Right Click Context Menu to Windows 11

If you have been using Windows 10 for some time and then made the switch to Windows 11, you might have noticed that there are several things that are different when it… Read More
Windows Task Manager Dark Mode

The Updated Windows Task Manager App

If you are a Windows power user, then you have most likely used the Task Manager tool to view running programs and processes as well as end them when they are misbehaving… Read More
Windows 11 Quick Launch Toolbar

Add the Quick Launch Toolbar to the Taskbar in Windows 11

**Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As Windows progresses with newer versions,… Read More
Windows 11 Start Menu Folders

Add Commonly Accessed User Folders to the Windows 11 Start Menu

When Windows 11 was released that meant many of us were digging into all of the new features to see what was really “new and improved” about this latest Windows upgrade. And… Read More
Making Your Programs Open Maximized (Full Screen) By Default

Making Your Programs Open Maximized (Full Screen) By Default

I’m sure you have realized that you can make a running program take up the entire screen by clicking the maximize button on the top right corner of the window. Most people… Read More
Windows 11 Mail

Add a Google, Yahoo, iCloud, Outlook or Other Account to Windows 11 for Email & Calendar Access

Since Microsoft wants you to sign into Windows with your Microsoft account, it makes sense that you would also use this account for email within Windows itself. Sure you can still create… Read More

Turning Off or Changing Windows Sounds

I’m sure you may have noticed that with most default Windows installations or when you buy a computer with Windows already installed that there are sound effects for just about everything you… Read More
Windows 11 lock screen slideshow

Change Your Windows Lock Screen to a Custom Photo Slideshow

Anyone who has been using a Windows based computer for some time knows that its possible to change the desktop wallpaper background that is displayed behind your icons on your computer. You… Read More
Fix For the Missing Users Must Enter a User Name and Password to Use This Computer Checkbox When Using netplwiz

Fix For the Missing Users Must Enter a User Name and Password to Use This Computer Checkbox When Using netplwiz

You may have not known this, but Windows will allow you to log into your computer without having to type in your password. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean you don’t… Read More
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