One of the oldest and most used features on Windows is the ability to create shortcuts to files and programs stored on your PC. Creating a shortcut is not the same thing as moving the program or file ...

When Windows 11 made its debut back in 2021, it was a totally fresh and new experience, and it still looks much better than Windows 10 ever did. But it's been three years since then, and when you use ...

With Windows, you've got an almost limitless number of free, open-source and paid apps to customize the appearance of desktop. In this article, we're going to share a list of open-source and free ...

While many people love the new interface in Windows 11, others prefer the old look and feel of Windows 10, or at least some of the features that are now missing in the newer operating system.

Windows 11 gives you several ways to customize your desktop. Here's what you can expect as Microsoft starts the phased rollout. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data ...

Ever since we started controlling our computers with a mouse, icons have been central to our operating systems. By clicking on small, simple images representing a folder, trash can, or magnifying ...

Anyone who’s been using Windows long enough has probably heard about all the wonderful customizations you can do to the operating system through the registry. You’ve also probably been warned away ...