Windows
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Windows 11: Set folder icons – without extra tools
Lost in the folder jungle? Custom icons help with orientation - and make you look pretty ;) And that's even a Windows feature!
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Windows: Delete files if Explorer refuses
Write protection removed? Are you already an admin? And owner? And Explorer still blocks deletion? A little more is still possible ;)
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Bing search bar on desktop? This is how you get rid of them!
After a Windows update, the Bing search bar is permanently visible on the desktop. We'll show you how to get rid of them.
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Windows 11: How much storage space do your apps take up and how do you free it up?
Are you running out of storage space on your Windows 11 PC? No problem: we'll show you how to tidy up your hard drives.
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The best keyboard shortcuts you should know in Windows
Keyboard commands make everyday Windows life much easier. We show you the most important abbreviations that you should know.
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Windows: Erase Locked Files (Using Microsoft Tool)
Do you want to delete a file in Windows that is locked by another program? The Microsoft PowerToys will help you with this.
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Windows: Copy text from photos using an open-source tool
Copy text directly from photos: With a new PowerToys function, this now works quickly and easily under Windows.
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Windows: Stereo mix device gone?
Do you use the stereo mix device for recordings or for a second output? And suddenly it's gone? Don't worry, it's probably just disabled.
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Windows: move user folders to another location
Because of "This PC"! We'll show you how to get photos, documents, downloads, etc. where they're supposed to go.
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Windows 10 and Windows 11: Remove pre-installed apps
Tired of the pre-installed Windows apps? Thanks to a free tool, you can clean up your Windows with just a few clicks.
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Windows 11: Open Task Manager – six ways to get there
Microsoft has removed one of the easiest ways to open Task Manager in Windows 11. But it doesn't matter: we'll show you simple alternatives.
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Create a backup under Windows 11 - with on-board resources
You can also create backups under Windows 11 without additional software. As with Windows 10, the file version history helps with this.
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Windows: Uninstall inactive devices and fix problems
If USB devices or printers no longer work, a tip from the Windows moth box can also help under Windows 11.
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Windows: Switch keyboard between DE and EN
Do you sometimes prefer to use EN instead of DE layout? For code or in the terminal? Or does it sometimes switch unintentionally? Here's how to do it with a shortcut.
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Protect your eyes with the Windows 11 night mode
With the night mode, Windows 11 offers a way to protect your eyes in the evening hours. We show you how to use the function.
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Windows: Install optional updates
Windows Update keeps Windows 11, Windows 10 and Co. up to date - but the optional updates are easily overlooked.
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Reset Windows 11 PC for sale
Windows 11 PCs also have to be replaced at some point. Or you don't like a device you bought and you want to return it. Either way you have to reset the PC to factory settings.
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Start Windows 11 in safe mode
Safe mode has not yet had its day in Windows 11 to deal with all kinds of Windows problems.
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Chocolatey: Windows app store with 8936 packages
With Chocolatey, apps can also be managed under Windows via a central store - easy, safe, free, convenient, with a huge selection!
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Microsoft Edge: Clean up the new tab page
Bing shows flashing ads and lousy articles from the celebrity gossip corner in new tabs - but that doesn't have to be the case, you can delete it all.
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Wishlist for Windows 12
After decades of waiting, Windows 11 finally got round the corners - whoops. Maybe then there will be time for Win 12 for ... my wishes? Useful?
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Download Windows 11 as a virtual machine for free
You want to try Windows 11 quickly and easily? Then you should take a look at the current Microsoft offer!
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El Tutos Timer: Windows app for repeated reminders
If you want to be reminded of a break 7 times every 60 minutes, offline on the desktop, without fuss, in a soothing voice - stop by!
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Windows 11: Turn off startup sound
Windows 11 plays a sound every time it starts. If you are in the mood for rest, you can also prevent it.
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Open WindowsApps folder against Windows' will
After a long search, you finally find apps/games in the "WindowsApps" folder, but you can't open it? Here are two solutions to this Windows bullshit.
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Windows 11: customize the start menu and taskbar
Shrink the taskbar or enable a classic start menu on Windows 11? This can be done in just a few simple steps - even without additional tools!
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Windows: Analyze memory problems
RAM disappearing? Closing the browser does nothing? The values in the task manager are weird? This is how you help yourself with real problems - without any 1-click snake oil nonsense.
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Windows 10: Convert BIOS to UEFI
To prepare your Windows 10 PC for current requirements, it makes sense to use UEFI and GPT instead of the old BIOS mode with MBR boot. This can be done on Windows 10 with…
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Windows 11: Restore classic taskbar
The Windows 11 taskbar can do significantly less than its Win 10 predecessor. But the old version can easily be brought back, with just one file!
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Windows 11 automatically deletes apps! That's how you turn it off
Windows 11 automatically deletes apps that are "not used frequently" - and restores them if necessary "if still available". Great right?!
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Windows: Output stereo channels separately to two audio devices
You want to use two pairs of loudspeakers separately for the left and right stereo channel? So that all four boxes sound? With a little creativity you can do it ;)
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Windows 11: Install updates later
PC blocked by windows updates? This no longer has to be the case with Windows 11. We'll show you how to postpone updates.
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Windows 11: Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) via Store
The Windows Subsystem for Linux integrates Ubuntu and Co. into Windows. From now on you can install it much easier.
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Instructions: Change the default browser of Windows 11
Do you want to surf Windows 11 with a browser other than Edge? Microsoft doesn't like that. We'll show you how it works anyway.
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Instructions: Install Windows 11 on Mac – with Parallels
Install windows 11 on mac? No problem with Parallels. We show you how you can use Windows 11 on your Mac without any problems.
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Download Windows 11 for free: Three ways
Windows 11 is done. If you don't want to wait until the system is offered to you via Windows Update, you can install it manually.
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Instructions: Switch Windows 11 to German or another language
Windows 11 seems Spanish to you or do you only understand Chinese? Then change the system language - we'll show you how!
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Instructions: Install Windows 11 alongside Windows 10 (dual boot)
Do you want to use Windows 11 but not yet say goodbye to Windows 10? No problem: you can use both systems in parallel via dual boot.
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Windows 11: Restore Classic Start Menu
With Windows 11, Microsoft has completely transformed the start menu. If that doesn't suit you, we have a solution for you!
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Containers – and why you should know them too
Containers are now so easy to use that they are also interesting for normal Windows users. The how and why is here in brief.
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Test Windows 11 for free – without installation!
Want to try Windows 11 but don't feel like using virtual machines? Your PC is not compatible? Simply test the new Windows in the browser!
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My 10 favorite automations for Windows
More quickly! Easier! more individual! Life gets so much better with little tools, macros and scripts - here are a few suggestions from my desktop.
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Reinstall Windows 10 from the cloud
Need a fresh, clean Windows 10 installation? You no longer need a USB stick or manual ISO download: cloud recovery makes it possible.
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How to use audio effects in Zoom, Telegram & Co.
An effect software between microphone and chat app? Sounds like a lot of fun and it's really easy thanks to the virtual audio cable!
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Instructions: Use Windows without a Microsoft account
Windows is demanding more and more vehemently that you log into a Microsoft account - for example during installation. We'll show you how to bypass the step.
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Windows 11: Download ISO directly from Microsoft
Windows 11 has been available for free trials for a while. Now it's getting easier: Microsoft finally offers a direct download of the Windows 11 ISO.
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Windows 10: Remove weather widget from taskbar
Windows 10 has been showing a weather and news widget on its taskbar for some time - of course, without being asked. But you can simply remove it.
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Test Windows 11 easily and free of charge - no prior knowledge required
You can test Windows 11 on your Win 10 desktop - on any hardware, without changes to the system, without a key and without any prior knowledge!
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Windows: Monitor processes very closely
Hard disk access, RAM consumption, network traffic - which process does what? If you want to know exactly, you can use the Process Monitor.
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Why no Windows 11? WhyNotWin11 tells you
Windows 11 is almost ready - and will not work for you. Well, at least that's quite possible. An open source tool reveals why.
