One of the desktop icons that appear after Windows is installed is the Recycle Bin. Here’s what you need to know about it. Microsoft programmers were no doubt thinking about the Apple Mac operating ...

If the Recycle Bin option is greyed out in the Desktop Icon Settings window in Windows 11/10, you can check out this step-by-step guide to troubleshoot the issue. It will help you get back the Recycle ...

The simplest and most direct way to permanently delete files or folders is by using the Shift + Delete keyboard shortcut. This instantly removes the selected items, making it the fastest way to delete ...

PCs have a reputation for being staid and sort of business-like, right? Nah, that’s just an image pushed by a Apple’s famous ad campaign. The truth is, your PC is a blank slate for as much creativity ...

The Tech-Recipes tutorial blog writes up a quick guide on docking the Recycle Bin icon as a separate item on the Windows 7 taskbar, instead of underneath Windows Explorer. Following the guide is ...

Q: When I installed Windows 10 to replace the older system, I lost the desktop Recycle Bin. I have gone through steps to show the bin icon, but I was not successful. Do you have any additional advice?

3. That’s it. You’ll now be able to see the Quick Launch menu. To move it to the left, hold down the left-click on the separator line and drag it left until the pinned icons on the taskbar are ...

If you're a fan of having a completely empty desktop but want to keep the functionality of Windows 7's recycle bin, the TechSpot blog details how to get a Recycle Bin icon on your taskbar that accepts ...

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I'm not exactly sure when it became cool to abandon the use of your operating system's desktop, but a growing number of people these days prefer the "clean" look. Recent releases of Microsoft Windows ...