The metro or modern apps introduced with Windows 8 were not accessible from the desktop environment. One had to switch to the Start screen in order to launch an app as Windows 8 didn’t let users create app shortcuts on the desktop. Though Windows 8.1 was slightly better for desktop users, it was still lacking […]
How To Disable The Snap View Feature In Windows 8.1
Aero Snap, Aero Peek and Aero Shake are the three nice features introduced first with Windows 7 operating system. The Snap feature, which is present in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 as well, allows you work on two programs side-by-side by showing two windows side-by-side on the same screen. The beauty of Snap feature is […]
Enable or Disable Shadows For Texts On Desktop In Windows 10/8/7
The other day, after configuring Windows to show all icons on the desktop by right-clicking on the desktop, clicking View and then clicking Show desktop icons option, I noticed that Windows wasn’t using drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop. As you know, with default settings, shadows appear under texts on the desktop. The […]
3 Ways To Resize Desktop Icons In Windows 10/7
A couple of days ago, after going through our how to open This PC to Computer in Windows 10, a reader asked us if it’s possible to change the default size of the Computer icon on the desktop in Windows 10? As many of you likely know, it’s possible to resize desktop icons in Windows […]
How To Show Computer Icon On Desktop In Windows 8
Majority of Windows users prefer to open the Windows Explorer/File Explorer by double-clicking on the Computer (My Computer) icon on the desktop. While it’s possible to use Windows + E hotkey to launch the Explorer, most users prefer double-clicking on the Computer icon. While most users it to launch Windows Explorer, some users even use […]
How To Create Metro Apps Folder Shortcut On Desktop In Windows 8
We all know that Windows 8 comes with a bunch of quality Metro apps and one can always download more apps from Windows Store. As you may know, these Metro apps can only be launched from the new Start screen (there is no Start menu in Windows 8) and with default settings, one can’t create […]
How To Delete/Remove Recycle Bin Icon From Windows 10/7 Desktop
There is nothing like a clean desktop. While some users prefer having frequently used files and program shortcuts on desktop, most users prefer to have a clutter-free desktop. As you know, Recycle Bin is one of the first icons added to the desktop when perform a clean install of Windows 10 or Windows 7. Now […]
How To Display Windows 7 Build Number On Desktop
When Windows 7 Beta and RC builds were released back in 2009, users used to remove the evolution copy and build number watermark from the desktop. These days, users have been asking us how to display the Windows 7 RTM build number on desktop! As we all know, Windows 7 RTM build number is […]
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