What does control panel actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

We’ve all dreamed of controlling a Star Trek-style control panel, managing a computer’s functions through physical buttons and tactile commands. Well, some crazy bastard on the internet has ...

If your Control Panel will not open in Windows 11/10/8/7, then this post will help you troubleshoot and fix the problem. Your computer may be infected with malware, the .cpl file may have become ...

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Windows: For quick access to individual Control Panel tools, like display options and administrative tools, type some simple commands into Windows' run dialog. It'll save you the hassle of jumping ...

Miss the old XP Control Panel? You can get something close to it in Windows 7. But do you really want to?

As you can see, the control panel is divided into square sections which includes a green ‘Main Systems’ section and controls for functions for example OS shortcuts like Open, Save and Close.

Specifically, it’s possible to tweak the Start menu so that options like Documents, Pictures, Computer, and Control Panel produce fly-out menus when you mouse over them.