Guides for everyday Windows 11 and Windows 10 settings, the desktop, display, accounts and apps. For files, printers, networking and fixes, see Windows Files, Devices & Troubleshooting.
Open common tools and settings
Get to Control Panel, Settings, Command Prompt and the other tools most guides start from.
- How to Open Control Panel in Windows 11
- How to Open Settings on Windows 11
- How to Open Command Prompt in Windows 11
- How to Run as Administrator in Windows 11
- How to Open Device Manager in Windows 11
- How to Open Task Manager in Windows 11
- How to Get Help in Windows 11
- How to Tell if I Have Windows 10 or 11
Desktop, taskbar and windows
Move the taskbar, pin apps, add desktop icons and work with multiple desktops and windows.
- How to Change Taskbar Location in Windows 11
- How to Pin to Taskbar in Windows 11
- How to Add Desktop Icons in Windows (Including This PC)
- How to Make a Desktop Shortcut in Windows 11
- How to Change Icon Size in Windows 11
- How to Switch Between Desktops in Windows 11 or 10
- How to Split Screen on Windows 11
- How to Go Full Screen on Windows 11
- How to Remove the Numbers From Taskbar Icons in Windows 10 and 11
- How to Add a Website to the Taskbar in Windows 11
Display, sound and personalization
Fix screen size, change fonts and text size, set up monitors and adjust audio.
- How to Get Your Screen Back to Normal Size on Windows 10
- How to Change or Reset Display Settings in Windows 11
- How to Change Fonts in Windows 11
- How to Increase Text Size in Windows 11
- How to Change the Screen Saver in Windows 11
- How to Change Screen Timeout Settings in Windows 11
- How to Set Up Multiple Monitors on Windows 11
- How to Turn On Sound Equalization in Windows 11
- How to Use 2 Audio Outputs at the Same Time on Windows 11
- How to Change Fn Key Settings in Windows 11
Accounts, passwords and security
Manage sign-in, passwords, PINs, administrator rights and Windows Security.
- How to Find Saved Passwords on Windows 11
- How to Change Your Password on Windows 11
- How to Remove the Password From Windows 11
- How to Turn Off Your PIN on Windows 11
- How to Remove a Microsoft Account From Windows 11
- How to Switch to a Local Account in Windows 11
- How to Change Your User Name in Windows 11
- How to Give Yourself Administrator Rights in Windows 11
- How to Turn Off Windows Defender in Windows 11
- How to Find Your Computer Username and Password in Windows 11
Apps, defaults and screenshots
Change default apps, use the clipboard, take screenshots and install or remove programs.
- How to Change Default Apps in Windows 11
- How to Change the Default Browser in Windows 11
- How to View Clipboard History in Windows 11 and 10
- How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 11
- How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Windows 11 or 10
- How to Install WSL2 on Windows 11
- How to Uninstall a Program on Windows 11