Bring Back the Windows 7 or Classic Style Start Menu to Windows 11 with Open Shell

Bring Back the Windows 7 or Classic Style Start Menu to Windows 11 with Open Shell

As Microsoft releases new versions of Windows, they usually change the way the user interface looks to justify calling it “updated”. But many times, these changes are not what users want to… Read More
Make Folders with Photos and Other Types of Files Show Pictures for Their Thumbnails

Make Folders with Photos and Other Types of Files Show Pictures for Their Thumbnails

As you probably know, Windows comes with a default folder called Pictures that is used to store your photos. You do not have to use the Pictures folder for your photos, but… Read More
Install the Classic Windows Movie Maker on Windows 10 or 11

Install the Classic Windows Movie Maker on Windows 10 or 11

With everyone having a video camera in their pockets (aka a smartphone), it makes sense that many people now consider themselves amateur video producers and photo editors. Some people like to edit… Read More
Convert Your Hard Drive from MBR to GPT During the Windows 11 Installation Process

Convert Your Hard Drive from MBR to GPT During the Windows 11 Installation Process

If you have finally decided to take the plunge and switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11, you need to first make sure your computer is ready to run Windows 11. Microsoft… Read More
How to Create and Restore Windows OS System Image Backups

How to Create and Restore Windows OS System Image Backups

As more and more of our lives are being stored on things such as our computers and smartphones, it makes sense that you would want to make sure that your data is… Read More
How to Disable the Media Control Overlay from the Notification Area

How to Disable the Media Control Overlay from the Notification Area

You may have noticed that Microsoft is always making changes to their operating system. If you are still on Windows 10, then things have remained the same for some time. But if… Read More
How to Extend Windows 10 Support for an Additional Year (October 2026)

How to Extend Windows 10 Support for an Additional Year

**Update –  If you want to see the status of the ESU availability on your computer, check out this video. And if you want a quick way to enroll your computer in… Read More
Add Animated Live Desktop Wallpaper Backgrounds to your PC

Add Animated Live Desktop Wallpaper Backgrounds to your PC

Whether you have built your own PC or bought one from the store with Windows preinstalled, one of the first things people like to do is customize their desktop wallpaper. Even though… Read More
2 Ways to Edit Group Policy Settings in Windows Home Edition

2 Ways to Edit Group Policy Settings in Windows Home Edition

If you consider yourself a Windows power user, then you are most likely used to tweaking the way Windows functions and even how it looks. Depending on your version of Windows, you… Read More
Customize the Windows 11 File Explorer Appearance

Customize the Windows 11 File Explorer Appearance

If you have been using Windows 11 for any amount of time and have come from a computer running Windows 10, then you have most likely noticed that you cannot customize or… Read More
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