How to Enable or Disable Inactive Window Scrolling in Windows 11

April 27, 2022 by Admin No comments »

In Windows 11 / 10, you can scroll the background window without bring it to the front. Just hover the mouse pointer over it and then use the mouse wheel to start scrolling. This saves you a few clicks and you don’t need to frequently switch the focus back and forth. In this tutorial we’ll […]

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2 Methods to Change Drive Icon in Windows 11 / 10

April 26, 2022 by Admin No comments »

Can I set a custom icon for a drive in File Explorer? Windows allows you to change individual folder icons with ease, but it doesn’t give you similar options to customize the drive icons. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple methods to change drive icon for local disk or external USB drive in […]

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2 Methods to Disable Recent Search History in Windows 11 Taskbar

April 8, 2022 by Admin No comments »

When you hover over or click the Search icon in the taskbar, Windows 11 will show you recent search history. For privacy reasons, you may want to clear the existing search history and let Windows not track your search activities in future. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple methods to disable recent search […]

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Another Way to Create App Execution Alias in Windows 11

April 6, 2022 by Admin No comments »

By default, Windows 11 allows you to enable Execution Aliases for UWP apps only. Previously we’ve covered how to create aliases for any programs using a registry tweak. In this tutorial we’ll show you another way to create App Execution Alias using Command Prompt in Windows 11. How to Create App Execution Alias Using Command […]

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How to Remove “Look for an app in the Microsoft Store” Context Menu in Windows 11

April 4, 2022 by Admin No comments »

When you right-click a file and select Open with -> Choose another app, the pop-up dialog allows you to change the default app or pick up the “Look for an app in the Microsoft Store” option. If you think the “Look for an app in the Microsoft Store” option is useless, you can hide or […]

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How to Reset or Change Default Apps for File Types in Windows 11

March 29, 2022 by Admin No comments »

Windows doesn’t open your desired app for .jpg file extension? File type associations messed up? File associations decide which application opens when a file is double-clicked. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to restore corrupted file associations to default, or change default apps for file types in Windows 11. Part 1: Reset Corrupted File […]

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How to Create Execution Aliases for Specific Apps in Windows 11

March 23, 2022 by Admin No comments »

Unable to turn on App Execution Aliases for your desired application through the Settings app? Don’t worry! You can make a program alias using a registry tweak. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps of creating an execution alias for any specific app in Windows 11. How to Create Execution Aliases for Specific […]

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How to Enable or Disable App Execution Aliases in Windows 11

March 22, 2022 by Admin No comments »

In Windows 11, apps can declare an unique alias name used to run the app from Command Prompt. When the App Execution Aliases feature is turned on, you can use an alias to start your app without having to specify the full path to your app. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to enable […]

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How to Remove the “ENG US” Language Bar from Windows 11 Taskbar

March 17, 2022 by Admin No comments »

How can I hide the “ENG US” language switcher icon in the notification area? If you get used to changing the input languages with keyboard shortcut, it’s not necessary to show the language bar icon in the taskbar. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to easily remove the “ENG US” language bar from Windows […]

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Show Language Bar on Taskbar or Desktop in Windows 11

March 14, 2022 by Admin No comments »

How can I remove floating language switch bar? Can I dock the language bar in the taskbar? If you have installed more than one language, you can switch languages using the language bar. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to configure Windows 11 to show language bar on the taskbar or desktop. How to […]

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