For easy access, you can also add the Control Panel icon to the desktop taskbar. To do this, search for Control Panel at the Windows 8 Start Screen.

To open the Control Panel, it is best to type control in the search field of the taskbar and click on the entry in the hit list. But there’s an even easier way: You can also add a link to the ...

Despite all their best efforts to marginalize the Windows 11 Control Panel, it’s still a vital tool for troubleshooting. We show you how to add direct access to your desktop.

In Windows 11, your app icons are centered by default, icons are smaller, and a Quick Settings panel has been added. Here's how to master the Windows 11 taskbar (or make it look more like Windows 10).

Now you’ve got quick links to OneDrive, your user directory, Libraries, network, Control Panel, and the Recycle Bin. Want more taskbar customization tweaks? Check out our earlier tips.