EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Taskbar Search Box Completely (Hide Search Icon)
By default, Windows 11 dedicates a massive portion of the taskbar to a wide, pill-shaped...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 ‘Automatic Screen Brightness’ (Content Adaptive Brightness Control)
If you use a Windows 11 laptop, you may have noticed that the screen constantly...
EdgeHow to Uninstall the ‘Get Help’ App in Windows 11 Completely
Windows 11 comes pre-installed with dozens of built-in applications, many of which you will never...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Focus Session (Clock App) Integration in the Action Center
In Windows 11, when you click on the clock in the bottom-right corner of the...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Action Center Background Blur (Transparency Effects)
Windows 11 utilizes “Acrylic” and “Mica” design materials to make the operating system feel modern....
EdgeHow to Stop Windows 11 from Turning Off the Screen After 1 Minute (Lock Screen Timeout)
Many Windows 11 users encounter a frustrating issue where they leave their computer to get...
EdgeHow to Remove the Network Selection Icon from the Windows 11 Lock Screen
When you boot up Windows 11 and arrive at the Lock Screen, you will notice...
EdgeHow to Remove ‘Recent Files’ from the Windows 11 File Explorer Quick Access
Whenever you open File Explorer in Windows 11, the default view is “Home” (formerly known...
EdgeHow to Stop Windows 11 from Automatically Installing Sponsored Apps
When you purchase a new Windows 11 PC or perform a clean installation of the...
EdgeHow to Disable ‘Efficiency Mode’ for Specific Applications in Windows 11
In recent updates to Windows 11, Microsoft introduced “Efficiency Mode” in the Task Manager. This...
EdgeHow to Disable the ‘Windows Welcome Experience’ (Post-Update Setup Screen) in Windows 11
Occasionally, after a major Windows 11 system update, you will boot up your computer, type...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Touch Keyboard from Automatically Popping Up
Windows 11 features a virtual touch keyboard designed primarily for tablets and 2-in-1 touchscreen laptops....
EdgeHow to Disable the ‘Look for an app in the Microsoft Store’ Prompt in Windows 11
When you double-click a file type that Windows 11 does not recognise (such as a...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 ‘Fast Startup’ Feature to Fix Dual-Boot Issues
Windows 11 includes a feature called “Fast Startup.” When you shut down your PC, this...
EdgeHow to Disable ‘Virtualization-Based Security’ (VBS) in Windows 11 to Improve Gaming Performance
Windows 11 includes a feature called Virtualization-Based Security (VBS). VBS creates a secure, isolated region...
EdgeHow to Hide Your Email Address on the Windows 11 Login Screen
When you turn on your PC and wake it from sleep, Windows 11 displays the...
EdgeHow to Disable ‘Snap Layouts When Dragging to Top of Screen’ in Windows 11
Windows 11 introduced a highly aggressive window snapping feature. By default, if you click the...