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Understanding the Win 10 Start Menu

Posted on August 16, 2018August 3, 2018 by cynmackley

Make the Windows 10 Start Menu look exactly how you want it to.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Desktop Enhancement, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged desktop, Live Tiles, organize start menu, start menu, Windows 101 Comment

Alternatives to Classic Shell

Posted on August 3, 2018July 17, 2018 by cynmackley

With Classic Shell no longer supported, what are your alternatives?

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Free Downloads, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged classic shell, desktop, free downloads, Start Button, Windows 10, windows 7Leave a comment

How do I know what to call a shortcut?

Posted on December 5, 2017 by cynmackley

What should you name your shortcuts? It's up to you, but there are some things to consider.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, UncategorizedTagged command prompt, desktop, rename shortcuts, shortcuts1 Comment

Stuck In Windows 10 Tablet Mode

Posted on April 16, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how to switch between desktop and tablet modes in Windows 10.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged desktop, desktop mode, tablet mode, Windows 10, Windows 10 tipsLeave a comment

Customize The Lock Screen In Windows 10

Posted on February 9, 2017 by cynmackley

Add your own photos or create a slideshow to give your Windows 10 lock screen a custom look.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Using The Internet, Windows 10Tagged change photos in Windows 10, customize Windows 10, desktop, lock screen, slide show, Windows 10Leave a comment

Launch Taskbar Applications Without A Mouse

Posted on October 13, 2016 by cynmackley

How to open items pinned to the Taskbar with your keyboard, no mouse required.

Posted in Desktop EnhancementTagged desktop, Keyboard Tricks, taskbar, windows 7, Windows key1 Comment

Back To Basics: Browser Homepage

Posted on March 17, 2016 by cynmackley

What's the difference between a desktop and a homepage? And how can you get the homepage you want? We get back to basics to find out.

Posted in Computer Terms, Using The InternetTagged browser, chrome, desktop, firefox, homepage, internet explorer, Microsoft Edge, set homepage, using the internet1 Comment

Show Icons In Windows 10

Posted on December 26, 2015 by cynmackley

Learn how to make icons visible on your Windows 10 desktop.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged desktop, icons, make icons visible, missing icons, Windows 104 Comments

Customize Windows 10 Start Menu

Posted on December 15, 2015 by cynmackley

Learn how to customize the look of your Windows 10 Start Menu with these simple tricks.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged customize start menu, desktop, start menu, Winodws 102 Comments

Spotify

Posted on November 10, 2015 by cynmackley

A digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs now available from your desktop.

Posted in Cool SitesTagged app, desktop, discover music, listen, music, radio, smart phone, stream musicLeave a comment

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