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Windows 10 Taskbar Search

Windows 10 Taskbar Search Windows 10 has a plethora of ways that you can search for files and folders and even applications. In this post, we’re going to focus on the Taskbar Search. We are going to go over every detail of it, so you can be a master at this by the end of this blog post. So let us begin. The Search Box The search box itself can be put into many different looks through the taskbar menu. It can be: Hidden: You will not see the search box, but you can still search by opening the start menu, then you simply start typing for what you would like to find. Show search icon: you will have a little magnifying glass that you can click then begin your search. Show search box: This will have the search box on the taskbar so you can click in it and begin searching. There is a quick key that will allow you to open the search box, this is the Windows key + S, s stands for search, making it easy to remember. When you first open the search box, Windows w

How To Hide Windows Taskbar

Hide Windows Taskbar If you’re looking to hide the taskbar in Window 10, here are the steps: Right-click an open space on the taskbar: Right-click to hide taskbar. Click TaskBar settings. Then click, Automatically hide the taskbar. This should hide the taskbar for you. Hope this was helpful  If you’re looking for any tech support, check out my website: http://sinntechnologies.net/ComputerRepairMiddletonWI Have a good day!

Windows 10: Everything You Would Want To Know About The Taskbar Part 2

Part 2 The taskbar settings pan has a few repeated settings but also has some settings you will not see on the taskbar. Let’s take a look. We have: Lock the taskbar: locks the taskbar so it can’t be moved. Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode: This will hide your taskbar when you’re on your desktop. Use Small Taskbar buttons: This will make your taskbar buttons small, giving you more space. Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar: There is a little line at the far right of the taskbar, if hover over it, it will hide what is open so you can see your desktop. Replace Command Prompt with Windows Powershell in the menu when I right-click the start button or press Windows key+x: If you right-click the start menu button, you will have the option to use Powershell, this is a more advanced feature of windows, for scripting. Show badges on taskbar buttons: this will add little notific

Windows 10: Everything You Would Want To Know About The Taskbar. Part 1

Windows 10 Taskbar Part 1 The windows taskbar, everyone knows and sees it. They all by now probably use it, but in this article were going to try and cover some things you may not know about the Taskbar. Without further ado, let’s check some things out. You can get rid of the Search box. If you right-click in a blank location, then click search, there will be an option to hide the search box. You can still search with it missing, just open the start menu and begin typing. This will search your computer. There is a quick key to select the icons on the taskbar. Windows key + T. If you’re a keyboard hero, you can use Windows + T to select the first item on the taskbar and then you can use the arrows and enter to select an item. But there is a faster way I will show later. If you right-click an item in the taskbar, it will give you more options. This one is handy mainly for documents; you will be able to see the most recent documents you have been working on.

Windows 10: Bring Back Libraries

In Windows 7, Microsoft introduced libraries, they were a way you could link together multiple locations, even shared folders, to one folder. It was a good idea, but they were confusing to understand so a lot of people didn’t use them. So they made them an add on to users. If you liked Libraries, they are still there.   I will show you how to enable them again. Also, if you’re unsure of what Libraries are, I will explain how to use them. Without further ado, let’s get started. 1    1. Open your file explorer. 2    2.   Click on the View tab of the Ribbon.       3. Then on the far right, there will be options, you will want to select it. 4    4. Then select the change folder and search options. 5    5. A new Windows will open, the folder options. 6    6. You also want to select the view tab when you’re in there. 7    7.  Under the advanced settings, you will find show libraries in the list, you want to check that box. With that enabled, you wil

Google Pixel 4 Review

I ended up picking up Google Pixel 4, as I wanted a phone with more security as the news of more and more phones that are being hacked. I chose the Pixel 4 as the phone always connects to a TLS DNS server so it can’t be intercepted, or maybe not intercepted as easily. I didn’t get the Pixel 4 XL as I really don’t want a large object in my pocket all the time, I mean I only have room for one large object in my pants…. But for real, to me, the extra-large was just too big. Honestly, the first thing I noticed on the phone was the screen, not only the beautiful screen resolution that sits 1080 x 2280 resolution. But I also liked the way it felt to the touch, so smooth. Almost, too smooth, I set it on a bench in a meeting at work, the table was only slightly tilted, and it slipped right off the desk. Going to find a cover that has a bit of grip on it. But the Gorilla glass adds a nice touch to the screen. Scratch-resistant, sand and water-resistant. From the tech specs, it can