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Missing AppData Folder in Windows 11? How to Get It Back

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Need to find the AppData folder? Finding this folder  on your Windows 11 PC is easier than you think. You can access the folder using the Run dialog box or File Explorer.   Available options are:   table of contents   Locate the  Windows 11 AppData folder using Run.   Use File Explorer to access the Windows 11 AppData folder.   Step 1: Unhide hidden items in File Explorer    Step 2: Access the AppData Folder     Locate the Windows 11 AppData folder using Run.   A quick way to open the "AppData" folder is to use the Run dialog box. Enter the folder path in this field and click to navigate to the desired folder.  To do this, press Windows R to open Run. In the box that opens, type the following  and press Enter:  A File Explorer window opens. Click "AppData" at the top here.  that's all. The contents of  the "AppData" folder are displayed. There are three main folders here: L...

New details pane added to Windows 11 File Explorer

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New details pane added to Windows 11 File Explorer Microsoft is slowly updating  File Explorer in Windows 11. It started with a new toolbar in the first version and most recently features tabbed navigation. Another change is pending.  Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23451 is now rolling out to Windows Insider testers in the Dev channel and  includes an all-new details pane in  File Explorer. It's still accessible with the  Alt Shift P keyboard shortcut, but now shows information about recent activity, related files and emails, and a Share button. Some of these features may only appear for files in OneDrive or other cloud storage services - the blog post wasn't clear about that. In a blog post, Microsoft said, "When a user selects a file in File Explorer and activates a window, contextual information about the file is up-to-date, including file thumbnails, sharing status and buttons, file activity, related files and emails. A window will appear with "Other" info...

best educational board game

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Best educational board game Board games are a great way to spend more time with family and friends. The most important feature of  board games is simply that they are entertaining, but they can also be educational.  Would you like to learn something while  having fun?    Some educational board games are either clearly aimed at young children or aimed at learning new concepts rather than relaxing with interesting and thought-provoking games. There's nothing wrong with these games, but the ones on this list are suitable for everyone, whether they're young children or  older adults. No matter your age, you may finish all  these games after learning new facts and new ways of looking at things.   Table of contents   Test your math skills: Math Fluxx   Discover the World: Globe Runner   A Journey Through Time: A Journey Through History   Tell stories like a pro: Dixit   Learn the Life Cycle of Trees: Pho...

How to open Sticky Notes on startup in Windows 11

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How to open Sticky Notes on startup in Windows 11 Want the Sticky Notes app to start automatically when you turn on your Windows 11 PC? If yes, there are several ways to achieve this. All of these methods use your PC's built-in tools, so you don't need to get or install anything special. Let's get started.  Method 1: Keep Sticky Notes app open on shutdown The easiest way to have Sticky Notes open when you turn on your PC is to leave the app open when you shut down or restart your PC. Windows 11 remembers your selection and launches the app when you start your PC. If for some reason that doesn't happen, or if you sometimes forget to close and reopen Sticky Notes before shutting down, use one of the two methods below to force the app to always start on startup. Method 2: Add Sticky Notes to  Startup Folder  Another way to open Sticky Notes when you turn on your computer  is to add the app to your PC's Startup folder. Windows 11 automatically loads  items  in ...

Is it bad to leave your phone plugged in all the time?

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Is it bad to leave your phone plugged in all the time People ask a lot of questions about batteries. Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? What happens when you charge your phone more than 100%? These are legitimate concerns, but what if  your iPhone or Android smartphone is constantly charging? what about.  Many of the concerns and questions regarding batteries are based on outdated information. Batteries may not look like they've improved much over the years, but they've actually improved quite a bit. How will this affect billing practices? How does charging work?  Let's talk a little bit about what actually happens when you charge your phone. Batteries convert chemical energy into electricity.  The chemicals in the battery contain electrons, and electricity is generated when the electrons move. When you connect a battery to a power source, the electrons inside begin to move from the negative pole to the positive pole. Chemical potential energy increases. This ...