How to Automatically hide the Taskbar in Windows 10.
The taskbar is a classic Windows user interface element. First introduced in Windows 95, it exists in all versions of Windows released after it. The taskbar shows all running applications and open windows as buttons, so you can quickly switch between them. You can enable the auto-hide feature for the taskbar in order to get extra screen space for open windows. Continue reading “How to Automatically Hide the Taskbar in Windows 10”
When you change the desktop wallpaper, Windows remembers the file name and path of the last five wallpapers. The Choose your picture box on the Personalize page in Settings displays their thumbnail images. First thumbnail image is your the current background, followed by thumbnails of previous four wallpapers. This post explains how to remove previously used desktop background images history in Windows 10.
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Here is how to show Windows version and build number on the desktop.
You can add a watermark to the bottom right corner of the Desktop that will contain the currently installed Windows version, edition, and build number. This will allow you to quickly find the install OS version at a glance.
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How to Enable Full Screen Start Menu in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft replaced the Start screen of Windows 8 with a new adaptive Start menu that you can use as your place to start working with apps. Also, a special option allows you to make the Start menu full screen. Let’s see how you can do this. Continue reading “How to Enable Full Screen Start Menu in Windows 10”
How to Disable Settings Header in Windows 10 2004 and 20H2
Windows 10 versions 2004 and 20H2 ship with a new header area in the Settings app for many users. Initially available to a small select group of Insiders, the Settings banner is now available to regular users as well. Let’s take a look at how to get rid of it in Settings in Windows 10.
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How to enable and change the startup sound in Windows 10
Unlike Windows XP and Windows 7, Windows 10 has the system startup sound turned off by default. This is done to speed up the boot process and save battery power. However, many users want to enable the startup sound to make the OS more fancier.
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How To Add Libraries Desktop Icon in Windows 10
The Libraries feature was first introduced in Windows 7. It is really useful way to organize your files. Libraries can include files from several different folders and show them under a single, unified view.
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How to Rearrange or Delete Win + X Menu Items in Windows 10
Windows 10, you can right-click on the Start button to open a special menu that provides faster access to most popular built-in utilities. This menu has shortcuts to useful administrative tools and system functions. It is called the Win+X menu, as it opens with the eponymous keyboard shortcut. This menu is not a customizable part of Windows 10. However, you can re-arrange the menu items and delete ones you never use. Continue reading “Rearrange or Delete Win + X Menu Items in Windows 10”
How to Hide the Recently Added Apps List from the Start menu in Windows 10
The Start menu features the ‘Recently added apps’ list which shows the classic and Store apps you’ve recently installed. Windows 10 allows hiding the recently installed app list. Here’s what required to get rid of that list.
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How to Display Day of Week in Taskbar in Windows 10
If you like, you can make Windows 10 taskbar show the day of the week. This can be achieved by tweaking the date format, so the day of the week will become visible in the date area of the notification area (system tray). Continue reading “Display Day of Week in Taskbar in Windows 10”
