How to Zip and Unzip files using PowerShell on Windows 10, 11

To zip (compress) files, open PowerShell (admin) and run the Compress-Archive -Path C:\SOURCE\FILES\* -CompressionLevel Optimal -DestinationPath C:\DESTINATION\ZIPPEDFILE.zip command. To unzip (extract) files, open PowerShell (admin) and run the Expand-Archive -Path C:\SOURCE\ZIPPED.zip -DestinationPath C:\DESTINATION\UNZIP command. You can also use PowerShell to add more files to the archival format or change the compression ratio. On Windows 10 … Read more

To enable Notepad spell check, open the settings page, turn on “Spell check,” choose the file formats the app should check for grammar mistakes, and turn on the “Autocorrect” option. To disable the spell check in Notepad, open the settings page and turn off “Spell check” and “Autocorrect.” UPDATED 7/9/2024: Notepad for Windows 11 can … Read more

How to disable (or uninstall) Windows 10 Copilot from Taskbar

You can now uninstall Copilot from Settings > Apps > Apps & features , choose the “Copilot” app, and click on “Uninstall.” To disable the Windows 10 Copilot, right-click the Taskbar and clear the “Show Copilot (preview) button” option. To remove Copilot completely, open Group Policy User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > … Read more

How to reset settings to defaults on Microsoft Edge

To reset Microsoft Edge settings and restore default values, open the browser settings, click “Reset settings,” click “Restore settings to their default values,” and click “Reset.” To reset the browser completely, close all the Microsoft Edge processes and, from %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft , delete the “Edge” folder. UPDATED 7/12/2024: On Windows 11 (or 10), if you use … Read more