Category: Windows 11

In this video from CTRL+ALT+Explain, we walk you through the process of setting up OneDrive to automatically back up important folders like Desktop, Documents, and Pictures. This helps keep your files safe and accessible across all your devices. Whether you’re setting up a new PC or just want to make sure your data is protected,…

Tired of those annoying widgets on Windows 11? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to remove widgets from the taskbar and disable them completely. Whether you’re looking to clean up your desktop or improve system performance, this quick tutorial will walk you through every step. You’ll learn how to turn off widgets in…

In this guide, I’ll show you how to transfer your Chrome bookmarks to another browser. Today, we’ll be moving them to the Brave browser. Step 1: Export Your Chrome Bookmarks First, open Chrome, where you have a bunch of bookmarks you’d like to export. Step 2: Import Your Bookmarks into Brave Now, close Chrome and…

VLC has long been the go-to media player for many, but let’s be honest—it’s not perfect. If you’ve ever struggled with slow loading times, choppy playback, or an unresponsive interface, especially with high-resolution 10-bit or 4K video files, you’re not alone. That’s where MPV comes in. Why MPV is the Better Choice MPV is a…

Winget is a built-in package manager for Windows 11 that allows you to easily install and update applications to their latest versions. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to find applications, install them, update them, and even set up a recurring task to automatically update all your computer’s programs. Step 1: Finding and…

If your computer has been acting up—random crashes, unexpected shutdowns, or strange errors—you’re not alone. But instead of guessing what went wrong, there’s a built-in Windows tool that can help: Reliability History. In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Reliability History to diagnose issues and understand why your computer is crashing. Step 1:…

In this guide, I’ll show you how to connect to a Wi-Fi network on your computer. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Once connected, test the connection by opening a web browser. Disconnecting from a Wi-Fi Network Troubleshooting Connection Issues If you’re having trouble connecting or receive an error message, try reinstalling the Windows Wi-Fi driver….

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to enable file extensions and display hidden files in File Explorer. Step 1: Open File Explorer First, open File Explorer on your computer. Step 2: Access Folder Options Click on the three-dot menu in the ribbon at the top. Then, select Options from the dropdown menu….

In this video, we will cover how to customize the Windows 11 taskbar and hide the widgets. Customizing the Taskbar First, right-click on an empty space in the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. Taskbar Items Under Taskbar items, you can customize the search button with several options: The Task View button allows you to create…