If you have a home or work network set up for your Windows PC, you may also be mapping network shares to drive letters. Mapped drives are very convenient as they allow accessing network files and folders just like a regular local drive. Sometimes in Windows 10, mapped drives do not always automatically and reliably reconnect at logon. Let us see how to fix this issue.
Category: Windows 10
How to Customize the Details Pane in Windows 10
When you select a file in File Explorer, it shows some properties in the Details pane like date, size and offline availability. When a program EXE or DLL is selected, it shows some other info. In this article, we will see how to make the Details pane of File Explorer in Windows 10 show more useful information and how it can be customized.
Add About Windows Context Menu in Windows 10
You can add the command About Windows to the context menu in Windows 10. This will allow you to quickly check for the installed operating system version, edition and build number.
Add More Details to Shortcut ToolTip in Windows 10
File shortcuts have been in Windows since Windows 95. A shortcut is a link to another file or folder on your hard drive's file system or to some system object. The object that they link to is called the target. Shortcut files have the extension .LNK but it is always hidden. Today, we will see how to make the tooltip (infotip) of the shortcut show more details.
Create Date and Time Shortcut in Windows 10
In Windows 10, there are two ways to manage date and time. One is the classic date and time applet in the Control Panel. Another one is the modern Settings page. In this article, we will see how to create a shortcut to open date and time settings quickly.
Get Classic Taskbar in Windows 10 (Disable Grouped Buttons)
Ever since Microsoft redesigned the taskbar in Windows 7 and simply declared it as a superior one, long-time users of Windows have been frustrated at being unable to use it the way they were accustomed to in classic versions of Windows. Not only did the reimagined taskbar change the design of many features without giving any choice but it also eliminated some features of the classic Taskbar. Let us see how we can make the new Taskbar work exactly like the good, old classic Taskbar. You will need to install a free third party program.
Add System Properties Context Menu in Windows 10
You can add the command System Properties to the context menu in Windows 10. This will allow you to quickly check for the installed operating system version, edition and build number.
How to Show Windows Side by Side in Windows 10
In addition to the popular Aero Snap feature, Windows 10 supports a number of classic methods of arranging opened windows. These include the ability to cascade windows, show windows stacked and show windows side by side.
How To Enable Details Pane in Windows 10
You can enable the Details Pane in File Explorer in Windows 10 to show useful properties about files and folders. The Details Pane is a special area which shows a lot of useful information about selected items. There are several ways to enable it, which will be reviewed in this article.
How To Show Windows Stacked in Windows 10
In addition to the popular Aero Snap feature, Windows 10 supports a number of classic methods of arranging opened windows. These include the ability to cascade windows, show windows stacked and show windows side by side.
