Tag: windows11

How to Take Screenshots Using Snipping Tool

In this blog, I will show you how to take screenshots using snipping tools in Windows 11. Snipping is a useful tool native to Windows 11 for taking screenshots and simple editing. I have been using professional screen capture and editing software for a long time, so when I decided to write this blog, I worked from virtually zero experience. As it turns out, Snipping has a few peculiarities, so it was also a learning curve for yours truly.

Take Screenshots using Snipping Tool

The most recommended method for opening the Snipping tool is to use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + SHIFT + S. However, this technique has its limitations. That keyboard combination does not open the full Snipping app but merely opens a control bar positioned at the top centre of the screen.

The following options are available.
Rectangle
Window
Full screen
Freeform

You can select the type of screenshot you want to take: rectangular, Freeform, Window, or Fullscreen. When using this method, the screenshot does not open in the Snipping app but is automatically saved to the Clipboard. That’s fine if you want to copy and paste the screenshot into a document.

Editing Screenshots Created by Snipping Tool

If you use the keyboard shortcut method and the screenshot is saved to the Clipboard, but you want to apply edits or annotations, you will need to open it in Paint.

Open Paint
Highlight the screenshot in the Clipboard “mouse over” and press CTRL + C to copy.
Click on Paint and press CTRL + V to paste.
If you want to apply simple edits to a screenshot, you’re better off launching the full Snipping tool app.
Open the Start menu, scroll down the list of programs, and click the Snipping tool.

Click on three dots and select open file.

If you’d like to use a shortcut to the Windows taskbar, you’d prefer. Click the Snipping tool item in the list of all programs, select More, and then Pin to the taskbar.
Clicking New will open the control bar, take your screenshot, and the result will appear in the body of the Snipping app and be ready to edit.

Clicking the down arrow key adjacent to New will open a delayed capture menu (which is not available via the control bar).

The sniping tool is quite basic and, as stated, does include a few peculiarities. However, it is a significant advantage that it is already available as part of Windows 10. Snipping is suitable for basic screenshots and simple editing.

Download the Snipping tool from the Microsoft app store.

24/09/2024
9 Ways to Access Event Viewer in Windows 11

This blog will guide you through the different ways to access Event Viewer on Windows 11. Event Viewer can be a great tool for system administrators to resolve problems or errors. You can find valuable information about logon events, policy changes, and system and application events. In this blog, we will show you 9 ways to access Event Viewer in Windows 11.

Access Event Viewer in Windows via Run

Press the Windows key + R button to open the Run box.
Type eventvwr and press Enter. This will open the Event Viewer right now.

Open Event Viewer via Windows Search

The easiest way to access the Event Viewer on Windows 11 is to search for it on the Start menu. Click on the search bar and type Event Viewer. It should be the first step.

Access Event Viewer in Computer Management

Right-click on This PC icon on your desktop and select Manage from the drop-down menu.

In the Computer Management window, expand the System Tools and select Event Viewer to display the event logs.

Launch Event Viewer Right-Click on Windows 11

Just right-click on the Windows 11 icon and choose Event Viewer.

Access Event Viewer via Command Prompt

Open the Command Prompt in Windows 11.

Type eventvwr and press Enter.

Access Event Viewer via PowerShell

Access Event Viewer via Control Panel

Open the Control Panel by typing in the Run box.

Search the event and click the View event logs link to open it.

Access Event Viewer through Windows Tools

Search Windows tools in the Windows 11 search bar and open it.

Open event viewer.

Access Event Viewer via Task Manager

Open Task Manager and click on Run New task.

Type eventewr in the search box and hit enter to open it.

Click View event (Local).
The Windows Event Viewer interface

Click here to learn more about event viewer

29/08/2024
How To Change Download Location in Windows 11

This blog will teach you how to change download location for Windows 11. Therefore, you can download files directly to wherever you prefer. Windows organizes all your downloaded files and stores them in a “Downloads” folder. If you have downloaded any file from the internet, you should be familiar with the Downloads folder. Although most people don’t change the default location of the downloads folder, Windows offers you an option to do that.

Change Download Location in Windows

I will show you how to change the default download location in Windows 11. It was tested on Windows 10 and works the same way.
Open File Explorer on your computer. This is usually the File Folder icon on your Taskbar. Click on it.

Once the File Explorer is open, navigate to the left menu and locate the Downloads icon. This is your Download directory that we want to change. Right-click on it and select Properties.

The Downloads Properties window will appear; click on the Location tab from here.
The Location tab shows you which folder the downloads are assigned to. To change this, click the Move button.

The Select a Destination window will open. I suggest you create a Folder on the new drive and call it New Downloads. I have already done this so that I will click on that folder on the E: Drive.
After that, click the Select Folder.

You will now be on the Location tab again, displaying the new folder name. Click the Apply button.

Windows requires you to move all downloaded files to the new downloads folder. If you desire all your downloads in one place, click on Yes. You can also skip this and start fresh in the new folder. Click OK
Before this can take place, restart your computer.

Change Download Location to Default Location

If you wish to change back to its original location, click the default location button.

How Can I Change My Default Download Location?

If you use the above steps to move the Windows 11 Downloads folder, any files you download online will move to the new location. You can change it multiple times to find the right spot.

Web browsers can define their default download location. Double-check your browser’s settings if newly downloaded files are not showing up in the new location you specified above.

Can You Change the location of Microsoft Download?

No, you can change the download folder location for all recent Windows operating systems. The above method works in Windows 11 and 10 and takes a few minutes to complete.

28/08/2024
How to Access Windows 11 Advanced Startup Options

This article will teach you how to access Windows 11 advanced startup options. Advanced Startup Options in Windows 11 allows you to restore your operating system or troubleshoot when there are issues you can’t fix from within the operating system. Advanced Startup Options is not something we need to access often but is indispensable when needed. I read a recent blog post where the author stated that Advanced Startups can be hard to find. There are multiple ways to access Advanced Startup, most of which are simple.

Booting Into Advanced Startup in Windows 11

These methods are provided so that you can access the desktop. The most effective method is to hold down the Shift key while clicking Restart.

Access Windows 11 Advanced Startup Options Via Settings

Right-click on the Windows start button and click on settings.

Click on Windows updates and click on advanced options.

In the advanced options, click on Recovery.

Under the Advanced Startup, select the Restart Now button.

Access Windows 11 Advanced Startup Options Via Shift Key + Restart

Right-click on the Start button (or Windows key + X)
Hover the mouse cursor over Shut down or sign out, hold down the Shift key for a while, and click Restart.

To access the Advanced Startup Options menu, click Troubleshoot and Advanced Options.

Create Desktop Shortcut to Access Windows 11 Advanced Startup Options

As mentioned above, accessing Advanced Startup is not something users need to do frequently, so you would be in serious trouble if that were the case. As a result, creating a desktop shortcut is unnecessary, particularly considering the easy alternatives. Though, as for a bit of fun and perhaps a learning curve, here is how to create a desktop shortcut:

Right-click any blank space on your desktop, choose New and then Shortcut.

Type in (or copy and paste the below)
shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 0
Click next.

The default address is shutdown.exe. You can change it to anything you wish (Advanced Startup) and click Finish.

To associate an icon with the new shortcut, right-click on the shortcut and choose Properties.
Click the Change Icon.

Please visit Microsoft to learn more about advanced startup options.

09/08/2024
How To Change Calculator Theme in Windows 11

In this article, we will learn how to change Calculator theme in Windows 11. Many people use calculators on their Windows computers. Did you know that you can modify the Windows calculator theme? That is right! If you want to switch to the dark side, the steps below will guide you through how it is done. We have seen how to alter the theme on Google, Mozilla Firefox, and even on social media apps like Instagram and Facebook. Now, it is time for the calculator.

Now that you know how to do this on all those, it is time to begin your new class.

Change Calculator Theme in Windows

This will be shown on my Windows 11 desktop, but you can also use these steps on your Windows 10.

There are a few ways to locate your calculator app, but I appreciate doing it this way. Click in the search field, type in Calculator, and you will see the app appear. Click to open it.

Once the calculator is open, locate the top left. You will see the three horizontal menu lines. Click on it.
On the menu that appears, scroll down to the bottom for Settings and click on it.

In the settings will pop up, and you will see two options:
Appearance (App Themes)
About (Calculator)
You need to click on the App theme option.

A drop-down menu will display, and this will show you some options:
Light
Dark
Use a system setting that matches the Windows theme setting.
Click the radio button to the left of the one you wish to select.

Here, you can choose the app theme. You have learned how to do this. It is time to share your experiences with others.

Enable Dark Mode via Personalization Settings

As you observed earlier, Calculator’s default App theme setting is set to Use system setting. If you choose a Dark theme for Windows, the Calculator app will reflect the changes. This method would be beneficial if you prefer the Dark mode and would prefer the other apps and elements to adapt to it.

To enable Dark Mode in the Calculator app via Windows Settings, right-click on the Windows start icon in the Taskbar or hold the Windows key + X to open the Quick Access menu and choose Settings app from the list of options. Alternatively, you can have the Windows key + I to open the Settings app directly.

In the Windows Settings app, you will find several tabs on the left. Select Personalization, and next, click on Colors on the right.

Next, click on the drop-down menu to select your mode option.

You will now find three options: Light, which is selected by default, Dark, which we will be selecting, and Custom, which allows you to set different modes for Windows elements and apps. In this case, Dark and Custom would do, but we would choose the latter since we intend for the changes to be applied across the system.

Launch the Calculator app as discussed earlier, and the theme will be altered along with the other Windows apps and elements.

Now that you have learned how to enable Dark mode for the calculator app, you can say farewell to the constant eye strain and focus on the work at hand.

24/07/2024