For those frequently used apps, you can “Pin” them for quick and easy access in either the Start or Taskbar area. By scrolling apps Click the Start button. Locate the shortcut for an app and right-click it. In the menu, select either Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar. By searching apps: Click the Start button. Type…
A quick and invaluable list of commonly used shortcuts is a hidden gem often overlooked. To display this handy menu that provides easy access to many Windows components, including Explorer, Settings, and sections of the Control Panel, perform either of the following: Right-click the START button Press Windows key + X Windows 10 Windows 11
Windows 11 Taskbar has four optional icon buttons: Search, Task View, Widgets, and Chat. Hide them by right-clicking an empty taskbar section and selecting Taskbar settings. You can then toggle Task view and Widgets on and off. You can do the same with Search and Chat buttons. Windows 10 Windows 11
The standard behavior of Windows 11 is to align the taskbar icons in the center, along the bottom of the screen. Right-click an empty section of the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. Click the Taskbar behaviors section to expand it, and select Left from the Taskbar alignment drop-down menu. Windows 10 Windows 11
Widgets are mini-apps displayed in a small pop-up window when you click the Widgets button in the taskbar. These mini-apps are customizable to display personal interests like weather, news, and stocks. To open the widget board, hover over its icon, and the widget board will appear. Select its settings by selecting your avatar in the…