Dick Frank unintentionally changed something in Windows 7 so that each window, rather than each application, gets its own taskbar icon. That’s too many icons.

You’ll probably want to experiment with different settings for different icons. For example, I don’t want the Windows 7 Action Center icon cluttering up my Tray, but I do want to hear from it ...

Separately, if you type in “Desktop icons” in the Windows search area, a new window opens that says “Desktop Icon Settings.” This area lets you change the image for Windows icons like ...

In Windows 7/8, to remove an icon from the notification area, you open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties > Appearance and Personalization > Taskbar and Start Menu. Under the Taskbar tab, click on ...

Quick Tip: If you prefer to call the desktop icon "Computer," like in Windows 7, instead of "This PC", you can quickly right-click the icon and choose the Rename option. Once you change the name ...

Amid sharp criticism from some corners, Microsoft says it will take steps to strengthen a controversial security feature.