If you have accidentally deleted the Windows 10 apps folders such as SystemApps, WindowsApps, or the Packages folder (in Local Application Data), here is how to restore them back.Read more
Add Bash to the Right-Click Menu for Folders in Windows 10
So you installed Bash in Windows 10 (Anniversary Update v1607) and wondering how to add it to the right-click menu for folders, like the built-in “Open Command window here” option? Here is a registry edit to add “Bash here” to the context menu for folders and desktop.Read more
How to Always Start Google Chrome in Incognito Mode by Default
Google Chrome’s Incognito mode lets you browse the web privately, without leaving traces of your browsing history on the local computer. You can launch Chrome’s incognito mode from an existing Chrome window by pressing Ctrl + Shift + N.
This article tells you how to (always) start Google Chrome in incognito mode by default, when double-clicking an URL file or clicking on a hyperlink in your email.Read more
Revoke Microsoft Account Info Access Permissions for Apps and Services
Over time, you may have given permissions for a number of third-party applications or services to access your Microsoft account information. If you no longer use some of those apps or services, here is how to revoke Microsoft account info access rights for those apps.Read more
File System and Storage Diagnostic Tool StorDiag.exe in Windows 10
The Windows 10 Redstone 1 update silently adds a new console tool (StorDiag.exe) which can be used to collect storage and file system diagnostic logs. This is a useful tool for identifying problems with your hard drive or the file system, and the collected data can be helpful for troubleshooting purposes.Read more
How to Disable File Explorer Ads (Sync Provider Notifications) in Windows 10
Starting with Windows 10 Insider Build 14901, Microsoft would be sending out new notifications within File Explorer to educate users about Windows 10’s features. Here is how the notifications or ads would look like.Read more
Get back Classic Sticky Notes After Installing Windows 10 Anniversary Update
With the Redstone update, Sticky Notes has been transformed into a modern (UWP) program with new features added. The original desktop version of Stick Notes is discontinued and the last desktop version of the StikyNot.exe is 10586.494.Read more
Speed Up Windows 10 Start Menu by Disabling Animation Effects
With the visual effects turned on by default, Windows 10 Start menu may open a bit slow, caused by animation effect of the Start frame (window) as well as the animation of elements inside the Start menu.Read more
How to Compare the Contents of Two Folders and Synchronize them
Traditionally, Windows users have employed XCOPY or SyncToy to mirror copy a certain directory to a different location. If you’re using Microsoft SyncToy, especially on Windows 10 or 11, it’s possible that sometimes the files or folders may be missing in the destination, or the destination folder has extra files or folders that are not in the source folder. Fortunately, nowadays, were have many specialized freeware sync tools that can compare and auto-sync your folders.Read more
Fix: Windows Key (WinKey) Does Not Work
Windows includes several Windows logo key (WinKey) shortcut combinations to launch programs. If these built-in WinKey keystrokes do not work in your system, they may have been blocked in the registry.Read more
