In the search box on the taskbar, type file explorer, and then select it from the list of results. Right-click the file you want to zip, and then select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder . To decompress files. Open File Explorer and find the compressed folder. To unzip the entire folder, right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the ...

Indexing is the process of looking at files, email messages, and other content on your PC and cataloging their information, such as the words and metadata in them. When you search your PC after indexing, it looks at an index of terms to find results faster. When you first run indexing, it can take up to a couple hours to complete.

In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu.

Voice access in Windows 11 enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author emails using your voice. Voice access uses modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and ...

Generally, if you bought a physical copy of Windows, the product key should be on a label or card inside the box that Windows came in. If Windows came preinstalled on your PC, the product key should appear on a sticker on your device. If you’ve lost or can’t find the product key, contact the manufacturer. To ensure your product key is ...

A scanner you've connected using a wired, wireless, or network connection. An app for scanning files, such as Windows Scan, available for free from Microsoft Store. The Windows Scan app can help you scan pictures or documents and save them to your PC as JPEG, bitmap, or PNG files. For more info, see Install and use a scanner in Windows.

Text editing shortcuts. Dialog box shortcuts. Virtual Desktop shortcuts. File Explorer shortcuts. Command prompt shortcuts. Taskbar shortcuts. Copy, paste and other basic shortcuts. Select the option (s) below to see the list of associated shortcuts.

Here’s the list for the new Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Edge for Mac. Windows Mac. Press this key. To do this. Ctrl + Shift + B. Show or hide the favorites bar. Alt + Shift + B. Set focus on the first item in the favorites bar. Ctrl + D.

Control specific websites from accessing your location. You can also allow or block specific sites from accessing your location: Visit a website in Microsoft Edge. In the corner of the address bar, select the Lock , Info , or Dangerous icon and select Site permissions. Next to Location, choose Ask (default), Allow, or Block from the list.

Here are some things to know before you start using your adapter: The adapter works best if you have both an HDMI port and a USB charging port on your HDTV, monitor, or projector.