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Create a Shortcut File (LNK extension) to Empty the Recycle Bin
Tired of having to empty your Recycle Bin the classic way several times a day? Have a shortcut pinned to your taskbar to empty your Recycle Bin lightning fast!
Speed Up Folders with Videos if They Load Slowly
Windows 10 frequently performs optimization in the background and that can cause File Explorer to be slow when loading some folders, for example video folders. If this error occurs when trying to access a specific folder, you might want to…
Windows 11 – How to get right-click full context menus
In Windows 11, you'll notice a shorter context menu when right-clicking most apps, folders, and other things. It looks beautiful and elegant, but some of your favorite commands and shortcuts may have been relocated out of the primary…
Setting up Windows without a Microsoft account
Microsoft has urged consumers to use their Microsoft account (or create one) when installing Windows or setting up a new device out of the box since Windows 8, much to the chagrin of those who prefer to use a local account that isn't…
Namebench – Speed up your Browser
DNS (Domain Name Service) is essential for all web browsers to function properly. When you enter in a domain name like Tweaks.com, your browser must convert it to an IP address so that your computer can communicate with the site's server…
Windows 11 – Disable Virtual Based Security (VBS) to Boost Game Performance
Say you got a modern Windows 11 PC and really care about your game performance, you may notice the Virtual Based Security (VBS) feature in Windows 11 preventing you from reaching top performance with your hardware.
Restore Windows Photos Viewer on Windows 10 & 11
Windows 11 brings a slew of new features, some of which have not been well received among users. If you look at the previous iteration, it also had some unwelcome changes such as the Photos app, which replaced the Windows Photo Viewer.The…
Disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 10 & 11 Tweak
Whenever you run an app in Windows, you are prompted by User Account Control or UAC to confirm you want to allow that app to make changes to your device. If you find this annoying, you can disable UAC in a few different ways. You can…
Disable Chromium Microsoft Edge From Running in The Background
The new Microsoft Edge based on Chromium is the new browser from Microsoft. And similar to Google Chrome, depending on the extensions you have installed, they may continue to run in the background after closing it. That is the…