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Zipping a File or Folder in Windows 10

Zipping a file means compressing of the files so that the files take lesser space on hard drive and share them effortlessly with others. Zipping of the files is very easy in Windows 10 and it can be performed directly in File Explorer which means there is non eed to install the 3rd party tools. In order to zip the files you need to open the File Explorer and after that you are required to select the files and then use either Send To Menu or Ribbon Menu. You can also learn about Syncing Your Settings in Windows 10.

Zipping Files by Using Send To Menu:

For zipping the files by using Send To menu you are required to follow these simple steps.

  • First of all you are required to select the files and folders which you need to compress. If you are looking for zipping more than one file or folder then you can use two different methods which includes seleting consecutive files by holding down Shift key and 2nd one is selecting random or non-consecutive items by holding down Ctrl key.
  • In the next step you need to right click on file/folder.
  • After that a drop down menu will appear. Now from here you need to select/click Send To and then Compressed folder.
  • In the next step you need to name a ZIP file and for that you are required enter the name which you need for the zipped file. Press Enter for accepting the suggested filename.

Zipping One or More Files with Ribbon Menu.

Files can also be zipped from the ribbon menu of Windows 10 and for that you need to follow these simple steps.

  • 1st of all you need to select the file or folder which you need to compress or zip.
  • In the File Explorer you are required to navigate to the Share tab.
  • From the Share tab you are required to click on the Zip button.
  • With these simple steps your desired files and folders will be compressed.
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Syncing Your Settings in Windows 10

Windows Operating System is the most widely used operating system all around the globe. The popularity of this operating system is because of its ease of use and user friendly environment. Microsoft is developing the Windows OS for more than 30 years and since its 1st release many versions have been developed and the latest one of them is Windows 10. Developers have put loads of efforts for developing this operating system and the final product is very imposing one with improved security and stability. Windows 10 has come up in many imposing features and options and one of them is synced setting option. Windows 10 allows its users to keep the system preferences in order and harmony. With this options you will save much of your valuable time which would have been spent otherwise in repetitive work of entering the theme customization and browser options. For syncing the Settings in Windows 10 you are required to have a Microsoft account.You can also learn about Increasing Your Privacy in Microsoft Edge. If you have already have a Microsoft Account just follow these simple steps for syncing the settings.

  • 1st of all you are required to click on the Start Button.
  • Now in the next step click on the Settings icon.
  • Now you need to click Accounts.
  • In the next step you need to click Sign in with a Microsoft account and after that enter the information related to your account.
  • In the next step you will see a new window where you will notice Sync your settings option at the bottom, you need to click it.
  • Now you need to Turn ON the switch located next to Sync Settings.
  • You can disable any of the individual settings if you want certain things not to be sync.
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Increasing Your Privacy in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is a web browser which has enhanced the browsing experience the to a great degree. Edge browser has emphasized greatly on the security and privacy of the user and with few steps you can experience more locked-down experience. You can also learn about Blocking Pop-ups and Setting Aside Tabs in Edge Browser. For increasing the privacy in Edge browser you need to follow these simple steps.

  • 1st of all you are required to open the Edge browser and then click the Ellipsis menu (three dots on the left hand side.)
  • Now you need to select Settings.
  • In the next step you are required to disable the Sync your favorites and reading list option. This will keep the favorites on your local PC without sending them to Microsoft’s servers.
  • Now you need to select View advanced settings.
  • In the next step you are required to toggle OFF the Use Adobe Flash Player.
  • Now you need to scroll down and toggle OFF offer to save passwords and Save from entries. Both these options will connect with Microsoft servers and will put password and personal information in the cloud.
  • Npw toggle ON the option for Send Do Not Track requests. This option is supposed to protect you from being tracked on the web but in reality only few websites actually honor the request.
  • Now disable both Have Cortana assist me in Microsoft Edge and Show search and site suggestions as I type.
  • Select a cookie setting which is the most secure option to block all cookies but this will make the web nearly unusable. Instead you need to try to block 3rd party cookies for good compromise between the security and usability.
  • Now in the last step you need to disable the bottom three settings.
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Blocking Pop-ups and Setting Aside Tabs in Edge Browser

Blocking Pop-ups in Edge Browser:

Windows 10 has introduced Microsoft Edge browser which has enhanced the web browsing experience to a great degree. Apart from other stunning features it also blocks the pop-up windows by default. But if by any chance these settings are disabled and you are overrun with the intrusive windows and your concentration is diverted.You can also learn about Changing the Size of Icons in Windows 10. In order to block the pop-ups in Microsoft Edge browser you need to follow these simple steps.

  • 1st of all you need to open the Edge browser.
  • Once the browser is opened you need to click on the More button which is located at the top right of the browser window. (the More button is shown as a three dots)
  • In the next step you need to click on the Settings.
  • Now you need to scroll down and then click “View Advanced Settings.”
  • Now click on the slider with the heading “Block pop-ups.”

Setting Aside Tabs in Edge Browser

Edge browser also allows you to “set aside” groups of tabs which can be restored later. With this feature you can avoid visual clutter and can also save the memory simultaneously. For setting aside and restoring the tabs in Edge browser you need to follow these steps.

  • 1st of all you need to drag the tabs which you don’t want set aside to another window.
  • Click on “set aside” button which is 2nd from the left corner of the Edge window.
  • With these steps your tabs will disappear which can be restored later as a group or individually.

Restoring Tabs:

For restoring the tabs you need to follow these simple steps.

  • 1st of all you need to click on the button in the upper left corner of the Edge window in order to see the list of tabs which you have set aside.
  • You will notice a sidebar with list of set aside tab groups appears.
  • Now you need to click on Restore Tabsnext to the group in order to load all the tabs in that group at once.
  • Now you are required to click on individual tab icon for restoring just that tab.
  • Click on X button for removing all the tabs in the group.
  • At the end you need to click the elipses (…) button for sharing the group of tabs or add it to your Favorite menu.
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Changing the Size of Icons in Windows 10

When you are using the Windows 10 on touchscreen laptop you want the icons to be large enough so that you can tap on them easily and on the other hand some users want the desktop icon to be smaller ones so that the shortcuts don’t take much of the screen space.You can also learn about How to Edit your Photos to Fit Your Display in Windows 10. Windows 10 gives you the option to change the size of the Desktop icons easily and this operation can be completed by following these simple steps.

  • First of all you need to right click on the empty space anywhere on your desktop.
  • Form the contextual menu you need to select the View option.
  • In the next step you are required select he large, medium or small icons.

Modifying the Size of the Taskbar Icons:

If you are looking for modifying the size of the icons in the taskbar you are required to follow these simple steps.

  • First of all you are required to right click on the empty space on your desktop.
  • Now in the next step you need to select Display settings from the contextual menu.
  • Now you are required to move the slider bar to 100%, 125%, 150% or 175%.
  • In the next step you you need to hit apply which is located at the bottom of the settings window. After this Windows may ask you to restart the system.

Modifying the Size of the Icons in File Explorer:

You can also change the size of the icons with the File Explorer and for that you are required to access the folder location and use the scroll wheel of mouse for zooming in or out. This will switch the view between large, medium and small icons.

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How to Edit Your Photos to Fit Your Display in Windows 10

You must have noticed that whenever you have set the image as a lock screen in Windows 10, it will crop the image automatically but there are various other options which will allow you to custom-crop the images in order to fit into your display. You can also learn about Deleting Your Information from Cortana and Microsoft Account. For editing of your images so that they fit the display you need to follow these simple steps.

  • First of all you need to open the image in Photos and then hover over the top of the window with the cursor.
  • Now click on the Edit from the menu which will appear by hovering over the window.
  • Now you need to click on Crop.
  • Now click on the Aspect Ratio.
  • Once you click on the Aspect ratio you will notice that various different options will be unfolded like Custom, Lock Screen and Original.
  • Now you need to click on the Lock Screen. After this you have to adjust the crop box by dragging it and then move the corner dots for selecting the parts which you are required to use and after that click on Apply.
  • Now you need to click on Save as Copy.
  • After this you will notice that there is a … button at the top right corner of the screen.
  • After this you need to select Set As option.
  • Now you are required to select Set as lock screen or Set as background.
  • After this you are required to repeat the last three step if needed.
  • With these steps you will be able to easily crop the image which is required to fit in your display.