Windows 11 allows you to choose a different background image for each “Desktop” (formerly Virtual Desktops). The ability to customize the desktop background has been available for a long time, but it was limited to the main desktop or monitor , meaning that no matter how many desktops you had, changing the wallpaper on one desktop would change it for all. In the latest version of Windows 11 , Microsoft has updated the feature to allow you to customize each desktop with a different background....

Windows 10 includes a new version of Microsoft Edge based on the Chromium engine, which means that the browser now receives updates more frequently independently of the operating system, similar to other browsers like Chrome and Firefox. Although the browser periodically checks and downloads updates to make sure you have the latest version, sometimes, you may need to check the version of Microsoft Edge installed on your computer to make sure you have the most recent version or troubleshoot a problem....

To create a hidden network folder on Windows 11 (and 10), open the “Advanced Sharing” settings page for the folder, check the “Share this folder” option, confirm the share name by appending the dollar sign “$” at the end, and then continue configuring the sharing permissions. On Windows 11 (and 10), hidden share folders are also referred to as “administrative shares. ” These are traditional shared folders, but they’re not visible in standard network browsing with File Explorer, running the Run command, or using any other app unless you try to connect using the full path of the folder....

On Windows 11 , you can use the del command with the terminal to quickly delete a file or folder. However, you can’t use it to delete folders recursively since the tool is designed for files. If you have to remove files and subfolders from a folder, you must use different tools. For example, you can use the rmdir (remove directory) a tool with Command Prompt to delete folders recursively, or you can use the Remove-Item cmdlet on PowerShell....

To disable account-related notifications in Windows 11’s Start menu, open Settings > Personalization > Start and turn off “Show account-related notifications.” On Windows 11 , the Start menu can show notifications to alert users about related information and actions they may need to take on their Microsoft account, and in this guide, I will explain the steps to disable the feature. The notifications are part of the account manager, an experience of the Start menu that gives you a quick overview of your account benefits and alerts you for any missing information and other actions you have to take to maintain your account security....

To download the Windows 11 23H2 ISO file after the release of Windows 11 24H2, you have to use the UUP Dump script to download the installation files and create a custom ISO file, which you can then use with the Rufus tool to create a bootable USB installer. UPDATED 10/17/2024: After the release of Windows 11 24H2 , you can still download the ISO file for Windows 11 23H2 to perform a clean install of the previous version of the operating system....

Although Google Chrome can automatically detect when you’re entering a new password for saved credentials of a website and offers you to update it, the web browser now incorporates an option to edit saved passwords manually. The ability to update passwords is currently on development, but anyone can enable the feature through the experimental settings using the latest version of Chrome in the Canary channel. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to edit saved passwords on Google Chrome ....

To enable EPUB support on Microsoft Edge, open the app’s icon properties, click the “Shortcut” tab, add “–enable-features=msEdgeEPUBReaderEnabled” to the target path, click “Apply” and “OK,” and drag and drop a “.EPUB” file on Edge. On Microsoft Edge , you can once again open and read EPUB files, and in this guide, you will learn how to enable the feature. Support for EPUB files has been available before, but it was removed for some reason....

To enable Hyper-V on Windows 11, first turn on hardware virtualization in the UEFI (BIOS), and then in System > Advanced > Virtual Workspaces , turn on the Hyper-V components. You can also enable the virtualization feature through the Control Panel, using PowerShell or Command Prompt commands. This feature is available on Windows 11 Pro and higher editions. For Windows 11 Home, use a script workaround to manually install Hyper-V....

To speed up internet browsing in Google Chrome, open Settings > Performance , turn on the “Preload page,” and select the “Extended preloading” option. The feature will predict the sites you’re likely to visit and preload them through the Google servers. If you don’t want to use the feature, open Chrome Settings > Performance and turn off the “Preload page.” In Google Chrome , the “Preload pages” feature can increase page loading speed, and in this guide, I will explain the steps to enable this feature....

To reset a Windows 11 device when it doesn’t boot, start the computer in WinRE, open Advanced options > Troubleshoot , click “Reset this PC,” choose “Keep my files,” click “Just remove my files,” choose “Cloud download,” and click “Reset.” UPDATED 1/31/2025: If you’re having trouble with Windows 11 , a factory reset can often be the solution, and you can even do it if your computer won’t boot normally....

Recently I bought a new router for the office, but after a while my Windows 8.1 laptop began to lose internet connectivity after resuming from sleep or hibernation. The first thing I noticed was that the system tray wireless icon will start displaying a yellow exclamation sign revealing the “Unidentified Network” (no internet access) message. A quick workaround that always worked was to open the network connections in the Control Panel, right-click the Wi-Fi adapter in question, select Disable and Enable once again....

Windows 10 makes the Start menu even more useful with folders. On the Creators Update, the operating system is introducing a slew of new features and improvements , and one of these new changes is the ability to create folders to group tiles in the Start menu. Tile Folders are a way for you to organize and personalize your tiles in Start. However, the feature isn’t entirely new, Microsoft first introduced it with the Windows 10 Phone 8....

On Windows 10, the Start menu includes the “All apps” list that houses every app installed on your computer. Also, within the same area, the menu shows the recently added apps list. Although this feature makes it easier to quickly get to newly added apps, the list can take some valuable space in the menu or easily reveal to other people your recent installations. If you want a little more space in the Start menu, you are not interested in the feature, or you are sharing the device with other people and you do not want to make anyone quickly aware of the new installs, Windows 10 includes an option to remove the list from the menu....

Map a network drive on Windows 11 by using File Explorer, PowerShell, or Command Prompt to connect to a shared network folder and assign it a drive letter. Once mapped, the folder appears under “Network” locations in File Explorer for quick access. You can disconnect the drive at any time using the same tools. UPDATED 11/17/2025: Windows 11 provides multiple methods for mapping a network drive to your computer, including using File Explorer, PowerShell, or Command Prompt....

To normalize sound on Windows 10, open Settings > System > Sound > Sound Control Panel > Playback , choose the speaker, click “Properties,” open the “Enhancements” tab, check “Loudness Equalization,” click “Apply” and “OK.” This feature is available on most devices, but not every sound device supports it. UPDATED 11/17/2023: On Windows 10, when you have to constantly adjust the speakers’ volume while watching videos or streaming music, it can quickly get annoying....

To open Task Manager on Windows 11, right-click the Taskbar and select “Task Manager.” This option was restored in version 22H2. You can also use “Ctrl + Shift + Esc,” “Ctrl + Alt + Del,” or search for “Task Manager” in the Start menu. UPDATED 7/14/2025: On Windows 11 , Microsoft initially removed the Task Manager option from the Taskbar context menu, making it less convenient for users to access the tool....

However, starting with Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) , similar to other browsers, the new version of Microsoft Edge includes an option that removes all the distractions for a clutter-free printing experience. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to use Microsoft Edge Clutter-free printing option to print only the content without clutter. How to print web pages without clutter using Microsoft Edge To print web pages without distractions using Microsoft Edge, do the following:...

On Windows 10, the Windows Backup (Backup and Restore) legacy tool has been around for a long time, and it’s been designed to create and restore full and differential backups of files or the entire system . Although the tool is no longer maintained , it’s still available on Windows 10 , and many users continue to use it to backup files or create full backups in case a rollback is necessary after an upgrade or hardware failure....

On Windows 11 , the WSATools app makes it simple to sideload Android apps on your computer. The app isn’t a Microsoft app, it was created by @Simizfo , and it aims to ease the process of sideloading apps without the need for complicated commands or additional installs, such as the ADB tools. Although the WSATools app reduces the process to only a few clicks, you still need the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) platform installed and configured (see link below) to make it all work....