Recent versions of OS X are much better at handling Mac setups with multiple displays, but many users don’t know that they can further customize their monitor configuration by moving the dock or changing which monitor is set to be the primary display. Here’s how these concepts work in OS X El Capitan.
How to Remove Recycle Bin from the Windows 10 Desktop
Tired of having the Recycle Bin take up space on your desktop? Or maybe you prefer a desktop with no icons at all. Here’s how to remove the Recycle Bin icon from the Windows 10 desktop without affecting its functionality.
How to Shrink or Hide the Cortana Search Bar in Windows 10
Cortana is a great new feature in Windows 10, but it takes up a huge amount of space on your desktop taskbar. Here’s how to shrink or hide the Cortana search box, giving you more room for your apps and utilities.
How to Disable Transparency Effects in Windows 10
Windows 10 retains some of the transparency effects found in previous versions of the operating system, but some users prefer a higher contrast appearance without the transparent aesthetic. Here’s a quick tip on how to disable transparency in Windows 10.
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How to Set a Screen Saver as the Desktop Background in Mac OS X
Apple has long offered users a wide variety of beautiful, high quality images to use as desktop wallpaper, but if you’d like something even more interesting on your Mac’s desktop, you can use a Terminal command to set one of your Mac’s animated screen savers as the background instead.
How to Enable the New Clock and Calendar Design in the Windows 10 Technical Preview
Not all features of Windows 10 are yet available in the Technical Preview builds, but some unfinished areas are simply hidden. With the understanding that these hidden features are not yet complete, here’s how to enable the new Desktop taskbar clock and calendar window in the latest Technical Preview of Windows 10.
Quickly Launch and Manage Apps with the Windows Taskbar Shortcut
The goal of efficient and safe computing is to keep your hands on the keyboard as much as possible, thereby avoiding frequent reaches for the mouse or trackpad that can contribute to repetitive stress injuries. With that in mind, we’ll show you how to launch, minimize, and manage your most frequently accessed Windows programs without ever having to take your hands off the keyboard.
Make Your Own Windows 8 Start Menu with a Custom Toolbar
By now, just about everyone knows that Windows 8 killed the Start Menu, and that Windows 10 will bring it back next year. But those who miss the Start Menu don’t need to wait for Windows 10. While there are several third party software options that can restore Start Menu functionality in Windows 8, you can also hack together your own Start Menu-like quick launcher using Taskbar toolbars.
Quickly Hide Open Windows and Show Your Desktop With This Handy Shortcut
Although not as flashy as OS X’s Mission Control, Windows has long included some powerful window management tools, including one useful keyboard shortcut that lets you quickly hide all of your open windows and applications. Read on to find out how you can use this shortcut for enhanced productivity and privacy.
How to Clean Up and Hide Desktop Icons in OS X
Many Mac users view their desktop as a catch-all repository for their files, documents, and projects, making it a potentially disorganized mess in many instances. If you need to quickly clean up your desktop for a screenshot or screencast, don’t waste time manually moving files. Use this simple Terminal command instead.