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Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Recalled for Seat Belt Issue
Vehicles recalled: Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs manufactured between Oct. 19, 2018, and July 11, 2020. The problem: Some seat belts may not be properly attached due to a manufacturing error, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. The fix: Ford and Lincoln dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace seat belt assemblies, free…
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You Probably Don’t Know About These Hidden Features in Windows 11 File Explorer
Windows File Explorer is a program that PC users are pretty familiar with. It’s fairly intuitive and unassuming and gets the job done. But it actually has a lot of nifty hidden little features that many users don’t know about. Windows doesn’t tell you about them, but I will. There are a lot of differences between Windows 10 and Windows…
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How to remove Linux entry from File Explorer for Windows 11
To remove the Linux entry from File Explorer, open the Registry Editor, create the {B2B4A4D1-2754-4140-A2EB-9A76D9D7CDC6} key, set the System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree DWORD to 0, and restart the computer. On Windows 11, it’s possible to remove the “Linux” entry from the navigation pane on File Explorer, but it requires you to modify the Registry, and in this guide, I’ll explain how to complete…
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How to Use the Search Tool in Windows 10 File Explorer
In Windows 10, you can search for files and other content using the built-in Search tool on the Taskbar. However, you can also search for files directly through File Explorer. With the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, Microsoft has integrated Windows Search into File Explorer. This means you can click or type a keyword in the search field, and File…
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How to turn on or off the ‘Recommended’ tab on File Explorer for Windows 11
The “Recommended” section on File Explorer’s Home has been designed to provide quick access to files that Windows 11 thinks you’ll need based on your recent activities. To enable the feature, open “Folder Options” on File Explorer, and turn on “Show recommended section” and “Include account-based insights, recent, favorites, and recommended files.” You can also turn off the previously mentioned…
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Turn on or turn off Dark Mode for Windows apps like File Explorer, Outlook, Paint, etc.
Enabling or disabling Dark Mode in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is straightforward. With a single setting, you can control the appearance of both your operating system and all Windows apps. However, you may want more granular control. Perhaps you’d like to use Dark Mode only for File Explorer, while keeping Windows in Light Mode. Or maybe you prefer Dark…
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Windows 11 makes tabs on File Explorer more useful with build 22635.4580 (beta)
Windows 11 build 22635.4580 (KB5046733) arrives in the Beta Channel with changes for File Explorer. The update includes new behavior for opening external folders in new tabs, restoring open tabs on restart, and the option to turn off the backup reminder. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22635.4580 as the update KB5046733 for devices enrolled in the Beta…
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How to show full path on File Explorer on Windows 11, 10
To show the full location path on File Explorer, you have to enable the “Display the full path in the title bar” settings on the “Folder Options” page. UPDATED 12/2/24: On Windows 11 (and 10), the address bar of File Explorer displays part of the path to the current location using the label of the drive and folders (for example,…
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How to remove File Explorer Home page on Windows 11
To remove the Home page on File Explorer, create the “HubMode” Registry key and set its value to “1,” and then delete the “{f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}” key inside the “NameSpace” Registry key. Once you complete the steps, restart the file manager manager to apply the changes. On Windows 11, you can remove the “Home” page from File Explorer, and in this guide,…
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How to change startup page on File Explorer for Windows 11
To change the File Explorer default page on Windows 11, open the “See more” menu, choose “Options,” select the “This PC” option, click “Apply,” and click “OK.” On Windows 11, you can change the “Folder Options” settings on File Explorer to open the “This PC” page instead of the “Home” page. By default, the file manager app opens “Home,” which…
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