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Windows 10 comes with a plethora of new features compared to its predecessors, and with these additions, the interface can be a bit overwhelming. In this article, Mytour guides readers on how to personalize Windows 10 for a fresher and more tailored experience.
Discover the Tricks
1. Streamline the Start Menu
2. Changing Desktop Background
Changing the default wallpaper on Windows 10 adds a touch of excitement to your computer experience. It prevents monotony from the plain Windows background and can enhance productivity with positive or nature-themed wallpapers that bring a sense of comfort. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Right-click on your Desktop => Personalize.
Step 2: Under the Background section, set the wallpaper to Slide show (1) to let it change automatically over time. Then, click Browse (2) to open the wallpaper folder.
Step 3: Choose the folder containing your wallpapers and click Choose this folder.
Step 4: Scroll down and set the time for wallpaper changes in the Change picture every (1) option. Also, choose the fit for the wallpaper in Choose a fit (2).
3. Show or hide icons on the main screen
By default, when you install Windows 10, the This PC icon is hidden, and only the Recycle Bin icon is displayed on the desktop. To show/hide icons like This PC, Recycle Bin, etc., on Windows 10 desktop, follow these steps:
Step 1: Right-click on your Desktop and choose Personalize.
Step 2: Select Themes => Desktop icon settings.
Step 3: Check or uncheck the Desktop icons you want to hide or display. Then, click Apply and OK to save your changes.
4. Customize color, light/dark mode for Windows
Starting from Windows 10 version 1809, the Dark mode interface is fully developed, allowing customization between a 'light' or 'dark' appearance.
Step 1: Right-click on your Desktop => Personalize.
Step 2: Choose the Color (1) section to modify color settings for Windows. In the Choose your color section, select Custom (2) to personalize the light/dark interface according to your preferences.
The Choose your default Windows mode (3) option applies the light or dark interface to the Start menu and Taskbar.
For the Choose your default app mode (4) section, it applies the light or dark interface to apps, File Explorer, and Settings in Windows.
Choose the light or dark interface based on your preference or select both options - Dark and Light, or one Dark and one Light - according to your liking.
Step 3: Scroll down to change the color for some Windows icons in the Choose your accent color section. Pick a color you like from the Recent color and Windows Colors sections.
To check the new color interface, scroll up to preview the color scheme of icons when setting the color here.
5. Customize the Windows lock screen wallpaper
Step 1: Right-click on your Desktop and select Personalize.
Step 2: Navigate to the Lock screen section (1) and change the Background to Windows spotlight (2). The Windows spotlight option provides a variety of beautiful lock screen wallpapers accompanied by some promotional text.
6. Add frequently used folders and files to Quick Access
Quick Access is a handy feature that allows quick access to frequently used folders and files. To add a file or folder to Quick Access, right-click on it and select Pin to Quick access. To access the Quick Access folder, open This PC or File Explorer => choose the Quick Access section on the left-hand side.
With the personalized Windows 10 tricks in this article, Mytour hopes to provide readers with a refreshing Windows experience, less monotonous than the default options. Wishing you success in customizing your Windows!
