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If you want to always show all the icons in the Windows notification area or system tray, or Taskbar, here is how you can do that. There are two ways to do that, and this article explains both methods ...

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.

I've been using Windows 11 for over two years now, and during that time I've customized it in many ways to work well for me. If you're new to Windows 11, the first thing I'd recommend is making these ...

Like most people, you probably find yourself in front of your PC for the better part of the day, whether it's to put the final touches on a school presentation video or wrap up a business report due ...

In the upper area, you can define the general layout and control how many icons should appear in the Start menu. In the Start menu settings, you can use sliders to specify what Windows 11 should and ...

The best Windows 11 tips are the ones you use—to make you more efficient, to make you more productive, and to customize your PC to how you want. But to integrate a tip, you have to try it out. So that ...

This policy setting removes Notifications and Action Center from the notification area on the taskbar. The notification area is located at the far right end of the taskbar and includes icons for ...