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How to change shortcut key for switching between virtual desktops in windows 10 or windows 11?

In linux I use a shortcut to switch between 4 workspaces: win+1/2/3/4. I would like to have something like this in Windows 10 or Windows 11. UPDATE SOLUTION (Step not needed for Windows 11 - only for Window10 users) Update your windows version to…
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Windows 11, taskbar corner overflow, show all tray icons

In Windows 11 there seem to be no (standard/user-friendly) way to set the option of always showing all the tray icons (Taskbar corner overflow, as it is now called in Settings). It only allows you to toggle them one by one: Obviously, that is far…
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Why has Windows Defender started removing shortcuts on 13 January 2023?

All of a sudden, Windows Defender has removed loads of shortcuts (.lnk files) from our Windows 10 and 11 computers. Dozens of computers affected. Shortcuts have disappeared from both the desktop folder and the taskbar - with most disappearing…
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How can I set up Windows 11 22H2 with a local account?

After installing Windows 11 22H2, the wizard forces me to connect to the Internet and use a Microsoft Online Account. Is it possible to bypass it and use a local account?
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Will my computer run Windows 11?

I have a couple of very decent computers, I am wondering if they will run Windows 11, and I am trying to determine how to proceed. What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11?
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Moving current window to another desktop in Windows 11 using shortcut keys

The year is 2021. In Windows 11, how can I move the current focused window to the next windows desktop using shortcut keys only? I know that I can switch desktops using these combinations: Win+Ctrl+→: Switch to the next desktop Win+Ctrl+←: Switch to…
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Computer is frying all USB devices that are connected

My computer specs are as follows. The computer is almost 1 year old. It is custom built: Motherboard: ASUS h510m-a OS: Windows 11 PSU: EVGA 500BR In the past hour, I have connected multiple mice and one keyboard, and they have all been fried.…
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"Windows Defender Credential Guard does not allow using saved credentials" for RDP connections?

Recently when running a Remote Desktop Connection under this Windows version OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22621 Build 22621 Other OS Description Not Available OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation I can no longer use the…
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How to get rid of US language in Windows 11

I am sure I had same issue with Windows 10 and solved it. Now I can't solve it with Windows 11. I have English (United Kingdom) language which is also locale language. I don't have English (United States) anywhere - see pictures. However my keyboard…
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How to configure the 'Never' 'Combine taskbar buttons' setting in Windows 11?

The 'Never' 'Combine taskbar buttons' setting disappeared in #Windows11 The taskbar icons are grouped. I find it very annoying and unproductive when have many maximized windows! The Never Combine taskbar buttons setting disappeared in Windows…
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How do I reduce the size of the titlebar and window border padding on Windows 8, 10 or 11?

I think the size of the titlebars and the titlebar text are too large in Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10. Also, the window border padding cannot be adjusted like it could in Vista and Windows 7, as the dialogue box to do this has been removed. Is there…
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How to disable rounded corners in Windows 11?

I like the square corners of Windows 10 better. Also, screenshots will be easier with the square corners. But since it has been more than 10 days, there's no going back.
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How reliable is the remaining lifetime of an SSD?

I've had HDDs years ago that used to fail and Windows would warn me that HDD has serious problem and gave me time to do something about it, because otherwise after I reboot, it wasn't guaranteed for HDD to work again. That's like 10+ years ago. I've…
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Windows 11 trying to sneak onto Windows 10 system?

How do I update to Windows 10 21H2 without Windows 11 sneaking in? How would you go about it?
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Ungroup taskbar items in Windows 11 (taskbar's "never combine mode")

Is there a way to ungroup the taskbar item in Windows 11? After doing some research so far I only found a third-party software option using valinet/ExplorerPatcher from GitHub which works but it changes many other things as well "back to Win 10…
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