To hide a folder, create the folder, right-click it, select "Properties," enable "Hidden," and choose Apply > OK. Create a shortcut to the folder, right-click it, select "Properties," click "Shortcut ...

The new 'companion' apps are still in beta but promise faster access to your calendar, contacts, and file search from the taskbar. With over a decade of experience reporting on consumer technology, ...

If you want to change the Instagram icon on your mobile device, there's one way to do it on an iPhone or iPad, and a couple ...

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 can use iPhone keyboard shortcuts to access alternate characters, insert web domains, switch to all-caps, and more.

One of my favorite new things in iOS 18 is the customizable home screen. I love the subtlety of the new tinted icons option, but there's a pop to the dark mode icons that's unmatched. Especially since ...

The Shortcuts app comes preloaded on the iPhone and can be used to set up quick automations; you can set up shortcuts that can execute multiple options at the same time. For example, you can connect ...

This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...

Copilot gets a slightly more native experience on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Copilot gets a slightly more native experience on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of ...

Google is rolling out an update to Quick Share for Windows which fixes a handful of issues, improves performance, and strangely removes the desktop shortcut. Version 1.0.1939.4 of Quick Share for ...

It's now easier than ever to switch between audio devices on Windows 11, though you'll have to pay a bit for the privilege. A new app called SoundShift lets you control audio devices using shortcuts. ...

Microsoft began rolling out its October 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 today, bringing a broad mix of new features and routine security fixes. The ...