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Q&A: Can I have Windows start up with one specific folder already open?

Posted on July 12, 2024

Question from Alma: I have a computer with Windows 11 on it and I’m hoping you can answer a question for me.

Every time I use my computer I start by accessing the files in one specific folder and I keep that folder open at all times.

It’s a hassle having to open File Explorer and navigate to that folder every time I turn on the computer.

It would be wonderful if I could have Windows start up every time with that folder already open so I can get right to work.

Is that possible? If it is, how do I set it up? [Read more…]

Don’t like the centered Taskbar in Windows 11? Move it.

Posted on June 30, 2024

It’s clear that for the most part Windows 11 is simply Windows 10 with a fresh new coat of paint.

While I actually like a few of the minor changes Microsoft has made with the new Windows 11 interface, there is one that I really dislike: the centered Taskbar and Start button.

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How to disable the ‘Autocorrect’ feature in Windows 11

Posted on June 26, 2024

Like it’s predecessor, Windows 11 has a popular feature called Autocorrect that monitors your typing and makes changes when it determines that you’ve made one or more spelling errors.

That sounds awesome, and most of the time it is. However, Autocorrect doesn’t always do the best job at fixing your typos. [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I set Windows 11’s Power Mode to ‘Best Performance’?

Posted on June 21, 2024

Question from Keegan: I recently updated my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

With Windows 10 I had the power mode set to “Best Performance”, but I can’t figure out how to change it in Windows 11.

I could be imagining things, but it seems like Microsoft made a lot of changes to the Windows interface.

How do I set my computer’s power setting to “Best Performance” now that Windows 11 is on it? [Read more…]

How to pin the Volume Mixer to the Taskbar in Windows 11

Posted on June 18, 2024

Do you find yourself frequently using the Volume Mixer on your Windows 11 PC?

If so, you can save a little time by pinning it right to your Taskbar so you can access it with a single click. [Read more…]