When Windows 11 is released to the general public, it will come with tons of new features and drastic changes that some may find not appealing. Some of these changes include a redesigned user desktop, centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes and colors, and many more. If you find that the modern File Explorer menu option in Windows 11 isn’t something that you like, you can follow the steps below to restore the one in Windows 10 with a ribbon....

Windows lets you stream high dynamic range (HDR) content when your PC has a display that’s optimized for HDR video and you have Play streaming HDR video turned on in HDR settings. Not all displays are optimized for HDR content. A display that doesn’t support HDR, will stream in the appropriate Standard dynamic range (SDR). You can calibrate your built-in video display to get the video quality and look you want when you’re watching streaming HDR video....

If your Windows 11 device has a built-in precision touchpad with multi-point gestures, you can change certain functions that allow users to have quick access to several functions, including opening search, bringing up the Notification center, Play/pause, or activating the middle mouse button. Windows also allow users to turn off or disable these actions from the Settings app. If you have a mouse connected to your laptop and you rather use it, then disabling the touchpad actions will save you some annoyance....

Windows comes with a setting that will automatically turn off the hard disk after a certain period of inactivity. This setting is helpful when you want to save energy and extend your device’s battery life. One downside of this setting is that while the hard disk drive is turned off, apps and other services that need access to the disk will encounter a slight delay because the disk will have to leave its idle state to resume operation....

By default, Ubuntu Linux uses the left mouse button as its primary button for selecting, dragging, clicking, and performing normal mouse operations. The primary mouse button sits on the left-hand side of the mouse, for the benefit of right-handed users. Left-handed users can usually reverse this position on Ubuntu Linux. When you change the button position in Ubuntu Linux, all normal mouse operations like selecting, clicking, and dragging are done by the right mouse button....

There are multiple ways to change the login screen background image, and you can use any of them to have your favorite image set as the background for your login page. Modify a Value To Change The Windows 7 Login Screen Background Before you can assign a new image as the Windows 7 login screen background image, you’re going to need to modify a value using either registry editor or local group policy editor....

You’ll want to do it especially when you notice a slowdown in the performance of the app, which is often the result of a lot of cache files that have been created over a period of time. There are ways to delete various Outlook cache files as shown below. Clear Outlook Cache Files Using File Explorer Using File Explorer to clear Outlook cache is one of the easiest ways to do the task....

This add-in creates PDF files for files in Access, Excel, InfoPath, OneNote, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, and Word. The functionality in this add-in was added into Office 2010 as a built-in feature. In Office 2013 and 2016, the feature is built-in also, but accessed via the Export option. This post shows you how to install Save As PDF or XPS and use it to create a PDF file from within Word 2007....

You can make your own font for free if you’re not happy with all the other fonts out there. Maybe you don’t even want to look for a new font because you want a customized one, or maybe you’ve tried your hardest but still can’t find the right font for your project. Below are the best free font makers available. When you create your own font, you have full control over how the letters and numbers look so that you can personalize every aspect of it....

Customizing a WordPress theme involves several steps and tweaks including using a customizer to change fonts or colors. If you’re not familiar with the customization process, you can hire someone to do it for you. With a bit of guidance though, it’s easy to customize a WordPress theme on your own. Should You Customize a WordPress Theme? The theme you pick out for your site dictates the look and feel of the site, including how content is displayed....

There are a few ways you can tidy up and delete your bookmarks in Chrome. You could delete them individually from your bookmarks bar, use the built-in bookmark manager to delete them, or remove the file containing your bookmarks manually. If you want to know how to delete bookmarks in Chrome, here’s what you’ll need to do. Deleting Individual Bookmarks from the Bookmarks Bar When you add a new bookmark in Chrome, you’ll likely place it in one of two places—your bookmarks folder or the bookmarks bar....

Instagram terms the deleting of messages differently by calling it “unsend.” In this guide, we are looking at how to delete Instagram messages with a few simple steps. You can delete individual messages or an entire conversation. Unsending a message on Instagram ensures the message disappears on both ends. A deleted message can’t be recovered (unless screenshots have been taken). Ways To Delete Instagram Messages [Entire Conversation & Individual messages] There is more than one way to delete messages on Instagram....

This might be useful for some, but for others, it’s distracting and not very helpful when searching for local content. It also doesn’t look good on the Start menu when searching for content. Windows do not provide an easy way to turn it off. If you need to disable Bing search suggestions from the web, you’ll need to use the group policy editor or Windows registry. Below is how one can disable Bing search results suggestions in Windows 11 Start menu or the search box....

With Windows Hello, one can use a PIN, face, or fingerprint to sign into their devices. Windows Hello is a way one can ditch their passwords in favor of a more secure and personal method of authentication. To set up Windows Hello sign-in options, you’ll need a Windows computer with special hardware that supports these authentication methods. For instance, you’ll need a fingerprint reader to authenticate with your finger, and facial recognition authentication requires an infrared or Intel RealSense camera....

Windows Security by default will send notifications with critical information about the health and security of your device. The security app will notify users whenever Microsoft Defender Firewall blocks a new app. These include notifications about firewalls, antivirus products, Windows Defender SmartScreen, and others. Some Firewall & network protection notifications are mostly informational, and typically don’t require user actions. In cases where you are aware of what’s happening, you can simply turn off the notifications....

It is compatible with all major streaming devices, smartphones, smart televisions, tablets, game consoles, computers, and set-top boxes. This article explains how to download Sling TV on Vizio Smart TV. With Vizio’s Smart TV release, you don’t have to download anything to stream Sling on your VIZIO TV because the Sling TV app is available on the home screen. You need to press the Home button on the remote, click on the Sling TV app icon, and sign in to start streaming....

Duet is TikTok’s original feature that has been a favorite since its release a few years ago. This feature allows you to record video alongside other’s video as it plays. Simply put, you can build on a video of another user. If you want to learn how to duet on TikTok, you have landed on the right page. Many people have fun with Duets as they can interact with other’s videos....

How to Enable Dark Mode in Outlook for Windows Open the Outlook app on your computer and follow the steps below. Note: Enabling dark mode in Outlook also turns on dark mode in other Microsoft Office apps on your PC—Excel, Powerpoint, etc. “Dark Gray” is a watered-down, less-intense variant of the Black theme. If you choose “Use system settings,” Outlook will mirror your PC’s system theme. Choose a dark theme in the Windows settings menu to put Outlook in dark mode....

When you have multiple input language keyboards installed, you can switch the keyboard layout you’re using; press and hold the Windows key, and then repeatedly press the Spacebar to cycle through all your installed keyboards. In Windows 11, the default sequence is Left Alt + Left Shift and Win + Space. There are other ways one can switch between input language keyboards as well, including using the language bar and language abbreviations on the Taskbar....

In Ubuntu Linux, you can change the screen brightness to adjust to the lighting condition. If your computer features an integrated light sensor, the screen brightness will automatically be adjusted for you. Ubuntu Linux also has a power-saving feature that will dim the screen when the computer is idle to save power. When you start using the computer again, the screen will brighten. You can change this behavior by enabling or disabling the dim screen....