How to Add Start Menu System Folders in Windows 11
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by Jake Harfield
6h ago
If you’re tired of the default layout of the Windows 11 Start Menu, there are plenty of customization options. One of these options is the ability to add system folders to the bottom of the Start Menu beside the power button. Below, we’ll explain how to add system folders to the bottom of the Windows 11 Start Menu. How to Add System Folders to the Windows 11 Start Menu To add folders to the Start Menu, you need to access the personalization options in system settings. Here’s how: Press the Windows key + I to open Settings. Select Personalization from the left-hand menu. Choose Start. Sele ..read more
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How to Control What Appears on Windows 11 Jump Lists
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by Mahesh Makvana
6h ago
Jump lists make accessing your recently and frequently accessed items faster and easier in your favorite apps. If you’d like to customize Windows 11 jump lists, we have a few methods to help you out. You can use the Settings app or a registry editor tweak to control what and how many items appear in these lists. Here’s how to do that. What Is a Jump List in Windows 11? When you right-click an app on Windows’s taskbar or in the All apps menu of Start, you see your recently and frequently accessed items for that app. This list of items is called a jump list of that specific app. You can select ..read more
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How to Pin Emails in Outlook
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by Sandy Writtenhouse
2d ago
#image_title To make sure you don’t forget important messages, you can make emails stay at the top of your inbox. With the Pin feature in Outlook, you simply pin the message until you take care of it and then unpin it when you’re done. Here’s how to pin an email in Outlook on the web, desktop, and mobile devices. Pin Emails in Outlook on the Web When you use Outlook on the web to manage your messages, you can pin an email easily. Head to Outlook.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. Select the email you want to pin and do one of the following: Choose the Pin button in the toolbar at th ..read more
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How to Use Contrast Themes in Windows for Low Vision or Light Sensitivity
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by Paula Beaton
6d ago
Whether you have a visual impairment, light sensitivity, or any other issues that make it hard to see elements of the Windows UI, you’ll be pleased to hear there’s an easy solution. There are plenty of Windows accessibility features for disabled people, including Windows High Contrast Themes, that allow you to change the look of the Windows UI by swapping element colors for alternatives — for example, buttons or text. How Do High Contrast Themes Work? High Contrast Themes make everything easier to see. They do this by using a small color palette to help reduce eye strain, make elements easier ..read more
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How to Change Lockscreen Timeout in Windows 11
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by Marshall Gunnell
1w ago
#image_title Lock screen timeout determines how long your computer waits while inactive (i.e., when no mouse or keyboard input is detected) before activating the lock screen. You can change the duration of inactivity that’s needed to pass before Windows locks your screen. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Lockscreen Timeout? The lock screen timeout in Windows 11 is the setting that determines how long the system waits during inactivity before displaying the lock screen. It’s designed to secure the device by locking it when it’s not in use and to save power, particularly on battery-operated ..read more
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7 Best Windows 11 Widgets for Productivity
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by Jake Harfield
1w ago
With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has introduced a stack of widgets that can help you save time, boost productivity, and get more done. Better yet, these widgets are incredibly easy to set up, use, and customize. Below, we’ll describe the 9 best Windows 11 widgets for productivity. What Are Widgets? Widgets, in Windows 11, are small versions of apps that you have installed on your PC. Instead of opening the app as a large window, you’re able to access the app via the widget board which displays each app as a small card. You can add new widgets, rearrange them, and customize each widge ..read more
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Norton vs. Microsoft Defender: Which Antivirus Is Best for Windows?
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by Anya Zhukova
1w ago
Choosing the right antivirus software is important for securing your data and personal information against outside threats. Norton and Microsoft Defender are both solid options when it comes to security software. In this article, we’ll have a look at both antivirus programs and compare them against a set of criteria. Let’s find out which antivirus program offers the best threat protection for Windows. Related: We’ve also got a detailed comparison of Bitdefender vs Microsoft Defender. Norton vs. Microsoft Defender: First Impressions Norton and Microsoft Defender (also known as Windows Defender ..read more
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How to Select All Text in Word Documents
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by Sandy Writtenhouse
2w ago
If you want to format text, add a link to it, or delete it from the document, you have to start by selecting that text. We’ll show you how to select all text in Word as well as specific portions of text. How to Select All Text in Word You can easily select all the text in your Microsoft Word document using keyboard shortcuts, your mouse or trackpad, and menu options. Use a Keyboard Shortcut The quickest way to select all text in Word is with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + A on Windows or Command + A on Mac. Use Your Mouse or Trackpad If you don’t like using keyboard shortcuts, you can also sele ..read more
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How to Partition an SSD in Windows 11
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by Dilum Senevirathne
2w ago
As SSDs (solid state drives) become more affordable, it’s not uncommon for desktop and laptop devices to come with lots of super-fast storage. However, using a high-capacity SSD in a single partition setup isn’t always practical, as it combines all data types. It’s often better to divide the drive into two or more volumes. For instance, you can allocate a specific partition for the operating system, another for your documents, music, and movies (making recovery easier if the system partition gets corrupt), or even create a volume for an additional operating system. This tutorial will show you ..read more
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How to Use Apple Reminders in Windows
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by Dilum Senevirathne
2w ago
Apple Reminders is a fantastic tool for managing and syncing tasks across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. However, if you also use a Windows desktop or laptop, you’ll inevitably find that there isn’t an official Reminders app by Apple for Windows 11 and 10. But don’t worry; this tutorial will show you several alternative methods and workarounds to view, create, and manage Apple Reminders on Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Use iCloud.com’s Apple Reminders Web App The easiest way to use Apple Reminders on a Windows PC—or even an Android phone—is to access it in its web format by visiting iClou ..read more
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