The simplest and most direct way to permanently delete files or folders is by using the Shift + Delete keyboard shortcut.
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How to disable ads in Windows 11

You'll see ads on your Windows lock screen if you have Windows Spotlight set as the display option. These ads often promote ...
If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...
No sound, microphone muted or profile hangs? Fix audio problems under Windows quickly yourself! Our guide takes you through ...
Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise users are starting to notice three new apps — People, Files, and Calendar — ...
Press Windows + I to open Settings. Go to Apps > Installed Apps. In the search bar, type Cortana. When Cortana appears in the list, click the three-dot menu beside it. Select Uninstall and confirm ...
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Go to the Startup Apps tab. Find Microsoft OneDrive. Right-click and select Disable. Next, go to Processes and end any OneDrive.exe tasks. Press Windows ...
Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some ...
Delete temporary files: This clears up system resources and removes any lingering malware. Open Settings, then go to Storage ...
The steps to enable or disable the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar using Registry Editor on a Windows 11 PC are as follows: Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value on the right section Rename that value ...
Enable hidden features in Windows 11 25H2 including the new Start menu, battery icon, admin protection, and AI actions in ...