You can use ViveTool on Windows 11 to enable hidden or experimental features that Microsoft rolls out gradually. Run it in Command Prompt (admin) using the syntax vivetool /enable /id:feature-code . Codes vary by Windows Insider channel (Beta, Dev, or Canary) and regular update builds. If you’re missing a specific feature on Windows 11 , you may be able to enable it with the ViveTool, and in this guide, I’ll outline the codes you can use to enable certain improvements on your computer....

To enable or disable transparency on Windows 10, open Settings > Personalization > Colors and enable or disable the “Transparency effects” option. You can also set the “EnableTransparency” DWORD to “0” to disable or “1” to enable the transparent acrylic visual effect from the Registry. On Windows 10 , you can turn the transparency effects on or off at any time, and in this guide, I will outline how to complete this configuration through the Settings app and Registry....

Complete list of new features coming to File Explorer. File Explorer confirmed to get tabs and redesigned navigation pane. The default file manager will also receive tweaks like folder preview, new shortcuts, and context menu changes. Windows 11 22H2 is expected to release on September 20, 2022, and among all the features and improvements, the feature update will also bring an updated version of File Explorer with a lot of visual changes and new features....

Windows 10 build 17704 recently became available for devices enrolled in the Fast ring and those using the Skip Ahead lane, and in this video review, we look at the most interesting features and enhancements. In this new release of the Windows Insider Preview program ships with a lot of significant changes that we’re expecting to get with the Redstone 5 update , including a new version of Microsoft Edge with many visual changes....

On Windows 11 , you have various ways to uninstall apps , but if you have to remove many of them, it can take a long time. However, you can use the Windows Package Manager (winget) tool to uninstall apps quickly in bulk. Although it may be possible to remove apps with other third-party tools or even create a PowerShell script, the winget command makes the entire process easy no matter the installation source (Microsoft Store, Windows Package Manager, Win32 apps you may have installed with ....

Windows 10 handles the disconnect process of external storage devices (such as USB flash drives) using two policies, including “Quick removal” and “Better performance.” Originally, the default option was Better performance , which offered faster speeds, but to remove the device safely, you needed to use the safely remove hardware process to prevent data loss. Starting with version 1809 (source Microsoft via ZDNet ), Windows 10 is making the Quick removal the default option that prevents data loss as you disconnect the drive, but it reduces performance....

To change the drive letter on Windows 10, open PowerShell (admin) and run the “Get-Partition -DiskNumber DRIVE-NUMBER | Set-Partition -NewDriveLetter NEW-LETTER” command. On Windows 10, when you connect an internal or external drive to your computer, the system assigns a drive letter automatically to identify the logical partition inside the hard drive. A drive letter (or device letter) can be any letter from the English alphabet, excluding the letter “C,” as it’s reserved for the main drive that contains the operating system....

On Windows 11 , the Microsoft Store app provides content based on the region of the system. This means that if a new application or game is exclusively available in the United States, it may not be available for users in other parts of the world. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t get it. Since the Microsoft Store uses the system region settings to filter its content, you can change the Windows 11 region settings to download apps and games that are not available in your current location....

An ambient light sensor is a tiny piece of hardware that has been around for years, and it allows Windows 10 to dynamically adjust the brightness of your display according to the light around you for a more consisting viewable experience. While nowadays light sensors are pretty much ubiquitous, no every device has one. If you’re not sure if your laptop, tablet, or desktop has a light sensor, there are multiple ways you can check on Windows 10....

On Windows 10, you can clear the cache for the Microsoft Store to resolve issues using the app or when downloading apps and you receive errors, such as “0x80244018,” or the app never finish downloading. If you’re having any problems using the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 , it’s probably because of an issue with files cached on the system to improve the experience of the app. In this guide , you’ll learn the easy steps to clear the cache of the Microsoft Store app on Windows 10....

The Copilot app for Windows 11 can now integrate with other services, such as OneDrive, Outlook, Gmail, and Google Drive, using the Connectors feature. This allows you to use the chatbot to search files, emails, and contacts across services from a single interface. It’s rolling out gradually, and it’ll take some time to reach everyone. UPDATED 10/3/2025: On Windows 11 , Microsoft has updated the Copilot app that introduces the new “Connectors” feature that allows the chatbot AI to connect with personal services like OneDrive , Outlook, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts....

To create a shortcut on Windows 11, right-click on the desktop, select “New,” choose the “Shortcut” option, and continue with the on-screen directions. You can access the same option from the “New” menu in File Explorer. Alternatively, use the “Shift + Right-click” action on a file or folder and select the “Create Shortcut” button. Or right-click and drag the file or folder to the desktop (or folder) and select the “Create shortcut here” option....

When deleting folders with a large number of files on Windows 11 , using File Explorer can be a time-consuming process. This is because the system performs calculations and displays the progress update as files and folders are being deleted. As a result, deleting a folder with thousands of files and subfolders can take a long time. If you’re trying to delete folders with many files, you can speed up the process to only a few seconds using commands....

To disable search highlights with Bing in the Taskbar, open Settings > Privacy & security > Search permissions and turn off “Show Search highlights.” UPDATED 12/11/2023: On Windows 11 , the “Search highlights” feature in the Windows Search experience shows periodic updates from Bing search to help you discover more, connect, and stay productive. The feature is on the right side, and it can show notable moments, including holidays, anniversaries, and other educational moments locally and worldwide....

Google has updated Chrome with a lot of new changes, including the new Material Design UI, which the company has been adopting throughout its services. This means that users no longer have resource to workarounds to enable new flat user-interface . However, while the new changes are welcome additions to Chrome , the new Material Design experience may not be for everyone. Fortunately, the web browser allows you to disable and go back to the old user-interface — if that’s what you prefer....

To disable apps from running at startup on Windows 11, you can use the Settings app, Task Manager, Startup folder, and Registry. The easiest way to disable startup apps, open Settings > Apps > Startup and turn off the programs you don’t want running at startup. On Windows 11 , you can stop programs from running automatically at startup in at least four ways, and in this guide, I will explain this configuration....

If you have to disconnect an external monitor, the process is straightforward. You unplug the cable, and that’s it. While this is a simple enough solution, connecting and disconnecting a monitor can lead to cable problems or can damage the video port in the graphics cards and monitor. You could also turn off the display, but it’ll still be connected and recognized by Windows 10 . However, a more straightforward solution includes using the Settings app to disconnect a monitor without unplugging the cable....

On Windows 11 build 25309 , you can enable an early preview of the new Auto Color Management (ACM) feature, and in this guide, you will learn how. The requirements to use the Auto Color Management feature, include WDDM driver version 3.0 or greater, AMD RX 400 Series or later, or AMD Ryzen processors with Radeon Graphics. Intel integrated 12th Gen (Alder Lake) or later, or discrete DG1 or later. Or NVIDIA GTX 10xx or later (Pascal+)....

UPDATED 3/31/2023: On Windows 11 build 25330 , you can enable an early preview of the new File Explorer experience using the Windows App SDK, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to enable it. This is just an early preview part of a bigger project, which, as we have previously heard that the company plans to roll out a major interface upgrade for File Explorer with a redesigned Home and navigation pane....

On Windows 11 22H2 , you can now enable an early preview of the updated visuals for the “Reset this PC” feature. The Reset this PC feature continues to offer a way to wipe out the hard drive and reinstall Windows 11, keeping or removing your personal files, but the wizard is now getting updated to match the design language available throughout the operating system with mica material and support for the light and dark color modes....