Edge Extensions is a new feature introduced in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update where you can install available browser extensions from the Store. Here is a walk-through on how to install and uninstall Edge extensions, including an example that uses PowerShell.Read more
Put Windows Into Sleep or Hibernate Mode Using Command-line
If you frequently use the Sleep or Hibernate feature in Windows, you can create and pin a shortcut to the Taskbar to put your computer to sleep or hibernate mode in a single click, without having to open the Start menu. Here is how to do that.Read more
Edge Tab Preview Hover Delay Timeout Settings [Registry Tweaks]
We saw how to disable Edge’s tab preview feature using a registry hack. With the Anniversary Update, there is an additional hidden registry setting for configuring Edge tab previews.
Note: Information in this article does not apply to the new Microsoft Edge (Chromium). It’s applicable to the old Microsoft Edge browser only.
How to Disable the Lock Screen in Windows 10 and 11
Do you find the Windows lock screen inconvenient and unnecessary? This post explains how to disable the lock screen in Windows 10 and 11.
The lock screen although conceals the login screen with a nice looking wallpaper, it takes an extra mouse click, touch, or keypress to go to the login screen where you input your credentials. This is not just during the first login, but every time you need to unlock a workstation – locked either due to screensaver or power options timeout, when resuming from sleep or hibernate mode, or the user has locked the workstation earlier.
How to Start Microsoft Defender Offline Scan in Windows 10/11
Malware is more complex today than it was many years ago. It operates at the filter driver, service, or rootkit level, and eliminating it is tough. Sometimes, you need to boot to the Windows RE environment and then delete the core malware files and services added to your Windows installation. Microsoft Defender Offline takes care … Read more
Backup, Restore, or Reset Windows 10/11 Start Layout & Shortcuts
Almost every Windows user would customize their Start menu layout as per their requirement, to ease their workflow. It’s also helpful if you backup the Start menu tiles layout in Windows after customizing it, just in case your profile becomes corrupt at some point of time due to one reason or the other.Read more
Disable Edge Tab Preview in Windows 10 Using Registry Tweak
Microsoft Edge’s tab preview thumbnail feature can be very useful especially if you have too many tabs open, and want to find a particular tab quickly to switch to it.Read more
Show Color on Title bar, but not on Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows 10
With the Anniversary Update, you can show color on the title bar and still have the default (black) color for the Start menu and Taskbar. In earlier Windows 10 builds, you needed a registry edit to independently colorize the title bar. You don’t need to hack it anymore, as it’s now a built-in option.Read more
Restore Default Items to the New Menu (ShellNew) in Windows
The New menu helps you create a new file quickly in the current folder location. The New menu lists the following items by default in a clean install of Windows:Read more
Desktop appears like a regular folder or Changed to Tiles view mode
If your Desktop has suddenly changed to “Tiles” view mode on your Windows computer, you may have accidentally hit a shortcut key that switches the folder view mode. It’s also possible that the FFlags registry value data is incorrect. This article tells you how to restore the Desktop’s default view back. This may also … Read more
