File Explorer should be one of your most frequently used programs in Windows. In this tutorial we’ll show you 5 quick ways to open File Explorer in Windows 11. Method 1: Using Windows + E Keyboard Shortcut Just press the Windows key and E key simultaneously, it will launch File Explorer immediately. This method also […]
Create a Folder Starting with a Dot(.) in Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7
December 28, 2021 by No comments »When you try to create a folder/file on Windows 7 that starts with a dot, like .htaccess, you may get the error message “You have to enter a filename“. To resolve this issue, you need to do it with Command Prompt. Since Windows 11, File Explorer allows to create and rename a folder whose name […]
How to Prevent Dragging a Maximized Window in Windows 11 / 10
December 27, 2021 by No comments »When you drag the title bar of a maximized window and then drop it to another location, the window will restore its original size. To prevent accidental drag and drop, you can disable dragging of a maximized window in Windows 11 / 10. How to Prevent Dragging a Maximized Window in Windows 11 / 10 […]
3 Methods to Set Default Printer in Windows 11
December 21, 2021 by No comments »When you right-click a document in File Explorer and select Print, it may prompt you to choose a printer instead of printing immediately. This problem happens when you don’t have a default printer set up. In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 methods to change or set default printer in Windows 11. Method 1: Set […]
Fix: Windows Hello PIN Remove Button Greyed out in Windows 11
December 16, 2021 by No comments »Can’t remove Windows Hello PIN and the “Remove” button is greyed out? By default, the passwordless option is enabled in Windows 11 so you can log into your Microsoft account with a PIN code. However, when you try to remove the PIN sign-in option, you’ll find the “Remove” option is greyed out. To fix this […]
2 Methods to Disable Transparency Effects in Windows 11
December 10, 2021 by No comments »In Windows 11, transparency effects are enabled by default, which add an acrylic blur effect to the Start Menu, taskbar, the login screen, the Settings app and other windows. If you prefer non-transparent and opaque GUI, you can use the following methods to disable transparency effects in Windows 11. Method 1: Disable Transparency Effects in […]
How to Remove “Open in Windows Terminal” Context Menu in Windows 11
December 8, 2021 by No comments »When you right-click the empty area in a folder, you’ll see the “Open in Windows Terminal” option. If you never use this option, you can get rid of it from the context menu. This tutorial will show you how to remove “Open in Windows Terminal” from the context menu in Windows 11 File Explorer. How […]
3 Ways to Enable or Disable Compact View for Windows 11 File Explorer
December 3, 2021 by No comments »Starting with Windows 11, Compact View is disabled by default for all users, no matter if your computer has a touch device or not. This adds extra padding between files in File Explorer for easier touch input. If you’re not using a touch screen device, you can view more files without scrolling after turning on […]
How to Change Default Drag and Drop Action in Windows 11 / 10
November 30, 2021 by No comments »How can I change default file drag-and-drop action to copy instead of move? In Windows 11 / 10, when you drag a file and drop it to a folder on a different drive, File Explorer will perform the copy action. If you drag a file and drop it to a folder on the same drive, […]