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How to Mute the Click Sound of the On-Screen Keyboard on Windows

Here's how to turn off the clicking noise when you type on the on-screen Windows keyboard.

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How to Change the Color of Highlighted and Non-Highlighted Text in Windows 11

Why stick with boring old black and white? Here's how to add some flair to your text on Windows 11.

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How to Block Access to the Mouse Pointer Settings on Windows

Here's how to lock away the mouse pointer settings menus so nobody can alter your ideal setup.

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How to Enable or Disable Context Menus on Windows

Context menus can be handy, but there is a way to disable them if they're more of a hindrance than a help.

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How to Customize Shortcut Infotip Details in Windows 10

Go beyond the basic property details of shortcuts on Windows by adding your own custom infotip set.

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8 Ways to Customize Windows 11 With Winaero Tweaker

Want even more control over Windows 11? Break out the boundaries of the default Settings app with Winaero Tweaker.

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Is the Transparency Effect Not Working on Windows 11? Try These 9 Fixes

Did Windows 11's transparency effect stop working? Here's how to bring it back.

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How to Delay or Disable the Taskbar Thumbnail Preview in Windows

Want the Windows taskbar thumbnail previews delayed, or gone altogether? Here's how to do it with a few easy steps.

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How to Create Custom Shortcut Comment Pop-Up Descriptions in Windows 10

Here's how to change the location information you see when hovering over shortcuts in Windows.

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How to Turn On or Off the Shortcut Name Extensions for New Shortcuts in Windows 10

Stop Windows from appending the word “Shortcut” to the filename of a newly created shortcut.

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How to Change the Scrolling Direction in Windows 11

If you want to reverse how the scroll wheel works, here's how to invert the scrolling direction in Windows 11.

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How to Disable the Screen-Reading Narrator on Windows 10 & 11

Sick of accidentally activating the Narrator? Here's how to silence it forever on Windows 10 and 11.

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How to Expand the Icon Cache Size in Windows 11

Want more room for icons? Here's how to expand the icon cache in Windows 11.

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How to Remove Search Highlights in Windows 10

Here's how to reclaim your taskbar and remove the search highlights from Windows 10.

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What Is File Compression in Windows 11, and How Do You Enable It?

Fancy some more room on your Windows 11 PC? Enable file compression and get some extra space with very little effort.

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The 10 Best Shortcuts to Add to Your Right-Click Menu on Windows

The context menu that pops up whenever you perform a right-click can help you become more productive. With the right tool, customizing the shortcuts within it is a breeze.

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How to Prevent Other Users from Changing Settings in Windows 11

People can really mess with your PC if they can access the Settings app. Here's how to prevent that.

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7 Ways to Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows 11

Did you know you can set a hotkey to empty your Recycle Bin? If not, check out all the ways here.

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The Best Free Windows 7 Themes You Might Want to Try

Want to customize your Windows desktop with a different look? Check out the best free Windows 7 themes you can use.

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How to Take Ownership of Folders in Windows 10 & 11

If Windows is keeping you from poking in a folder, here's how to get control over it on Windows 10 and 11.

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