To disable Windows 11 animation effects, open Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects . Turn off the “Animation effects” toggle switch to disable the feature. Windows 11 has different animations for many actions, including opening, minimizing, maximizing, and closing applications, actions occurring in the Taskbar, and many more. Although the visuals make the interface smooth and fluid, they require system resources that can impact battery life, make the system feel slower, and add unnecessary distractions....

Google has once again released a new update for Chrome and on version 59, the popular web browser is introducing an overhauled Settings experience using Material Design. Chrome 59, according to the search giant, also includes various improvements and fixes, but the most noticeable change is happening in the new Settings experience. If you have been using Chrome for a while, you’re probably already familiar with the old Settings with a menu on the left to jump between sections and settings shown also on the left....

Windows 10 has a built-in Administrator local account, but it’s disabled by default. Although it’s unnecessary to enable this account, some technical users usually use the Administrator account for troubleshooting and management purposes. The hidden “Administrator” account is virtually the same as other accounts with administrator permissions. The only difference is that the built-in account doesn’t receive User Account Control (UAC) notifications, which means everything runs elevated. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to enable the built-in Administrator account on Windows 10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Computer Management....

Turn on the #edge-visual-rejuv-mica” options in the flags page, and then from the “Appearance” settings, you can enable or disable the effect with the “Show Windows 11 visual effects in title bar and toolbar” setting. Alternatively, to enable the mica material on Microsoft Edge, you have to include the –enable-features=Windows11MicaTitlebar flag in the “Target” field of the properties page of the browser. UPDATED 1/2/2026: On Microsoft Edge , you can now enable the mica material effect (again) starting with version 140 and higher releases, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this configuration....

On Windows 11 , you can enable text suggestions to get help writing complex words to finish typing more quickly. When the feature is turned on, it will look at the spelling and show a list of predictions above the cursor that you can easily select with the mouse or arrow keys. The feature is enabled by default when using touch, but you must enable it manually using a physical keyboard and mouse....

Microsoft Edge can save passwords for websites and services (such as email, social media, bank, etc.) you frequently visit, so the next time, you don’t have provide the credentials again for a faster sign in experience. If you’re setting up a password manager, or you’re switching to a new web browser, the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge also includes an option to export your saved passwords to CSV file that you can then import into another application or download for safekeeping....

To fix any 0xC1900101 error on Windows 11 (and 10), you have to perform various troubleshooting steps involving checking storage usage and freeing up space, repairing installation files, fixing Windows Update and device problems, and disconnecting peripherals and uninstalling incompatible apps. On Windows 11 (and 10), error 0xC1900101 is a common issue that can arise during the operating system installation or update. It typically indicates a problem with drivers, storage, or hardware compatibility, which you may be able to resolve in a number of ways, depending on the reason....

When trying to upgrade to a new version of Windows 10 (e.g., Creators Update ), sometimes you may bump into error 0x800F0923 . 0x800F0923 is a common error on Windows 10, and it indicates that a device driver or software installed on your computer isn’t compatible with the upgrade. While it might be difficult to pinpoint exactly which driver or application is causing the problem, usually the issue is caused by a third-party antivirus, graphics card or an older hardware driver....

Windows 7 recently received another final update, but shortly after the rollout, users starting to report problems shutting down. According to a ZDNet report (via Neowin ), when users try to shutdown their computers, they receive a “ You don’t have permission to shut down this computer” error message. Microsoft hasn’t yet acknowledge the problem, but it appears that there are multiple workaround using the Group Policy Editor (via Reddit and Windows Central ) and using the Registry (via The Windows Club )...

To install ChromeOS Flex on old Windows 10 hardware not supported by Windows 11, create a USB media with the “Chromebook Recovery Utility,” connect the bootable media to the computer, click “Get started,” select “Install ChromeOS Flex,” continue with the wizard, connect to the network, choose “For personal use,” and create an account with a Gmail account. UPDATED 12/3/2025: If your Windows 10 PC isn’t eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade , you might feel limited in your options....

On Windows 11 , you can install the Ubuntu Linux distribution using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in at least three ways, including using Command Prompt, the Microsoft Store, and the “.wsl” tar file format, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete the installation. The easiest way to install Ubuntu on WSL for Windows 11 is by using the wsl command in Command Prompt since the tool allows you to download and set up an instance of the operating system with a single command, and you even get the option to install a specific version....

If you’re a developer who requires the use of Linux , such as Ubuntu , to work from home of office, you can now install the Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) as your lightweight code editor. The VS Code editor includes, support for Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and support can be extended to many other languages, including PHP, Python, Go, Java, C#, and C++. In addition, you can also install extensions for runtimes, such as Unity and ....

On Windows 10 , the default power settings are set to turn off the display automatically after several minutes of inactivity to minimize the power usage. Although it’s a useful feature, especially to laptops and tablets running on battery, it’s not a feature for everyone, since many users prefer to have the screen active all the time. If you want to keep your screen from turning off, you can set the power options to “never” to prevent the display timing out using the Settings app, Control Panel, and Command Prompt....

To remotely lock your Windows 11 PC, connect your Android phone using the Phone Link app. Enable the “Remote PC controls” feature in the Windows 11 “Mobile devices” settings, then use the “Link to Windows” app on Android to lock the PC. This requires Phone Link version 1.25062.83.0 or later and Link to Windows beta version 1.25071.155 or later. On Windows 11 , you can now remotely lock your computer using your Android app....

On Windows 11 , you can move the Taskbar to another monitor, but it’s not as easy anymore. Although on Windows 10 , you could unlock and drag the Taskbar to the display you want, the option is no longer available on Windows 11. However, if you still want to move the Taskbar to a second monitor on a multi-monitor setup, you can do this using the “Display” settings. In this guide , you will learn the steps to move the Taskbar to a second monitor on Windows 11....

Windows 11 introduces Widgets , a new feature that is similar to News and Interests available on Windows 10 . However, in the new version of the OS, the experience appears from the left side of the screen, showing the time and more cards with information about weather, news, sports, and more. If the Widget button is taking up unnecessary space or you don’t use the feature often, you can remove it from the Windows 11 taskbar since you can always use the Windows key + W keyboard shortcut to open the experience....

To perform a full virus scan with the Microsoft Defender Antivirus, open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options , choose “Full,” and click “Scan now.” You can also use Command Prompt and PowerShell commands to run a full virus scan on your computer. On Windows 11, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is always running in the background to detect and remove virtually any kind of malware, such as viruses, ransomware, spyware, rootkits, and others....

One could say that the best way to undo an email message is to not send it at all. However, we send a lot of emails in the daily basis, accidents will happen, and many times you don’t realize your message is incorrect until you click the send button. Google’s Gmail was the first email service to include an “undo send” button giving you 30 seconds to cancel an email, then Microsoft followed by adding the same feature to Outlook....

Unless you have a Kinect setup on your Xbox One, every time you turn on your console, you’ll need to manually sign in to your account, which isn’t a complicated process, but they’re additional steps that shouldn’t have to go through. If you want to avoid the extra steps, it’s possible to change your console settings to sign-in automatically. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to sign-in automatically on Xbox One, Xbox One S, or even your Xbox One X ....

Although Windows 10 21H1 (also known as the May 2021 Update ) is a minor feature update that does not require reinstallation on devices running version 20H2 or 2004, there are still chances of bugs and other problems that may cause the computer to stop booting. If your device is experiencing problems and won’t even boot, you can still roll back to the previous version whether you upgraded using the enablement package or complete reinstallation....