EdgeHow to Disable the Automatic ‘Do Not Disturb’ Rules (Focus Assist) in Windows 11

Windows 11 includes a feature called “Do Not Disturb” (previously known as Focus Assist). When...

EdgeHow to Disable the ‘Get Help’ Popup When Pressing F1 in Windows 11

For decades, the F1 key has been the universal “Help” button in Microsoft Windows. If...

EdgeHow to Disable the Recent Files List in the Windows 11 Start Menu (Recommended Section)

When you click the Start button in Windows 11, the bottom half of the menu...

EdgeHow to Stop Windows 11 from Creating ‘shortcut’ Text When Making a Shortcut

By default, whenever you right-click a file or folder in Windows 11 and select “Create...

EdgeHow to Disable Taskbar Badges (Unread Message Counters) in Windows 11

Windows 11 features small notification counters that appear directly over the icons on your taskbar....

EdgeHow to Disable the Sticky Keys Shortcut in Windows 11 (Shift Key Pop-up)

If you play PC games or use complex software that requires you to hold down...

ChromeHow to Disable the Microsoft Edge Startup Boost Feature

When you close the Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 11, it doesn’t actually close. Microsoft...

EdgeHow to Completely Disable ‘Game Mode’ in Windows 11

Windows 11 includes a feature called “Game Mode” which is enabled by default. When the...

EdgeHow to Stop the ‘Let’s Finish Setting Up Your PC’ Full-Screen Prompt in Windows 11

There are few things more frustrating than turning on your computer in a rush to...

EdgeHow to Change the Default Command Prompt Font and Background Color in Windows 11

The standard Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe) has looked identical for decades: a stark black background...

EdgeHow to Completely Disable the Action Center in Windows 11 via Group Policy

The Action Center in Windows 11 (the panel that slides out from the right side...

EdgeHow to Remove the Gallery Folder from Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft recently added a new “Gallery” feature to the left-hand navigation pane of the Windows...

EdgeHow to Delay a Screenshot in the Windows 11 Snipping Tool (Timer)

Taking a screenshot in Windows 11 is incredibly easy using the built-in Snipping Tool (accessed...

EdgeHow to Disable the “Look for an app in the Microsoft Store” Prompt for Unknown Files

When you attempt to open a file with an unknown or unregistered file extension in...

EdgeHow to Rename a Bluetooth Device in Windows 11

When you pair a new Bluetooth device to your Windows 11 PC, it adopts whatever...

EdgeHow to Prevent Windows 11 from Automatically Waking Up from Sleep (Wake Timers)

There are few things more annoying than putting your Windows 11 PC to sleep at...

EdgeHow to Hide the Volume Pop-up Overlay in Windows 11

Whenever you use your keyboard’s media keys or scroll your mouse wheel to adjust the...

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