Category: Windows 11

Here is how you can upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10. Windows 11 comes with a ton of visual redesigns, and includes new tools, sounds, and apps.
If your device meets minimum hardware requirements, you can smoothly go from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Microsoft is about to finalize the upgrade roll-out in early 2022.

This post will show you how to open Command Prompt at boot in Windows 11. The console will be open as Administrator, so you will be able to perform a number of troubleshooting tasks. Also, it is helpful when you cannot open a regular command prompt from within Windows 11.

Here is the list of Windows 11 Control Panel commands to open its applets directly. You can type these commands into the Run dialog, or create a shortcut for such a command. The shortcuts will allow you to open the Control Panel items faster, or pin the to the Start or taskbar.

This post will provide you the list of Windows 11 ms-settings commands. Using them, you can create a shortcut to any page of the Settings app or open it idirectly. Almost all pages of Settings can be opened directly with an ms-settings command.

This post will show you five ways to boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode. Safe Mode is an integral part of Windows that comes in handy when bad software or drivers cause frequent crashes, and is preventing the system from working properly. Some people also use Safe Mode to properly delete GPU drivers or other software.

There is a simple way to hide the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11. Some users delete files directly, so the icon on desktop becomes useless for them. By default, Windows 11 does not place many icons on the Desktop. The only shortcuts you can find after clean Windows 11 installation are Microsoft Edge and Recycle Bin.

You can enable Spatial Sound in Windows 11, which is also known as "3D Audio." It provides a better experience by creating more immersive sound. When you turn on Spatial Audio on a compatible device, it feels like the sound comes from around you, not directly in front of you. Spatial Sound makes watching movies more immersive and can also improve your gaming skills by letting you feel the direction of the sound.

You can pause updates in Windows 11 if you want to temporarily stop the OS from receiving latest patches, drivers, and cumulative releases. The number of days for which you can suspend Windows Updates differs for Insiders and regular users.

This post will focus on how to show hidden files in Windows 11. Windows 11 has a brand-new File Explorer with many new design pieces. It is now a much more modern, clean, and elegant application that works well for traditional and touch-based computers. On the downside, users need to learn where to find new elements and commands. You can learn how to change folders options in Windows 11 in our dedicated guide, while this guide will explain several methods of showing hidden files.