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 ...

Shutting down your computer is a routine task, but navigating through the Start menu each time can be cumbersome. If you're looking for a quicker method, here's how to add a dedicated shutdown ...

You might already be familiar with widgets from your iPhone or Android phone—interactive panels that are something in between shortcut icons and full apps. Using these widgets, you can complete tasks ...

Do you want to know how to make a desktop shortcut for your Google Docs? There are several ways of doing this such as by using Chrome’s add to desktop functionality, using the drag and drop method, or ...

A reader by the name of Peace8 asks this question: How do I put a shortcut on the desktop so I don’t have to continually type in the name of frequently visited sites? I hope you’re not saying that ...

If you’re new to Windows 8 (or Windows 8.1), you’re no doubt battling the learning curve. And some areas aren’t as intuitive as they could be, like trying to navigate your way to the PC Settings menu.

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