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How to Hide the Taskbar on Windows 11

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Your Windows 11 taskbar helps you quickly access your Start menu, pinned apps, and other items. If you have alternate ways to access those items and find the taskbar using your screen real estate unnecessarily, it’s possible to hide it. Doing so removes the bar from the bottom of your screen. We’ll show you how to do that on your Windows 11 PC. Windows 11 offers an option to automatically hide your taskbar when your cursor isn’t hovering around your screen’s bottom part. This way, you don’t have an unwanted bar appearing all the time on your screen. It’s also quick and easy to unhide your taskbar if you want. Use Settings to Hide Windows 11’s Taskbar The easiest way to get rid of your Windows 11 taskbar is by using the built-in Settings app. This app offers an option that you can enable to turn off your taskbar. You can turn this feature on and off anytime you want, making it quick and easy to hide and unhide your taskbar. Hide the Taskbar Launch the Settings app on your PC ...

How to Insert Dates into Microsoft Word Documents

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If you’re writing a document in Microsoft Word, you might want to include the date and time. For instance, writing a letter (by convention) usually requires inserting the date. You might want to add it for your requirements, showing when the document was created without relying on Word to do it for you . Thankfully, there are several ways to insert dates into your Word documents. You can insert the current date as plain text, as a field that updates automatically, or as a drop-down list. You can also use a keyboard shortcut to insert the date and time quickly. We’ll show you how to use these four methods to insert dates into Microsoft Word documents below. How to Insert the Current Date as Plain Text in Microsoft Word One of the simplest ways to insert the current date into your Word document is to use the Date & Time button. This will insert the date as plain text, which means it won’t change or update unless you manually edit it. To use this method, follow these steps. ...

9 Best Music Players for Windows 11

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Windows 11 comes with a new version of Media Player as the successor to the original Windows Media Player . It’s also a replacement for Microsoft Movies & TV, and Groove Music, but it remains a simple and pretty straightforward music player, just like its predecessor. If you’re looking for a premium audio experience for your Windows 11 system, you can find some amazing options out there. So let’s check out some of the best music players for Windows 11 to help you find something with all the features you need. Also, make sure to check out our top picks for best video players for your Windows 11 PC and the most out of your favorite entertainment. 1. Spotify Best for online and offline music streaming. Variety of playback features. Vast library of music from all genres. Filter and share options available. Both for online and offline listening. Intuitive search feature (search for a specific song with only part of its lyrics). Spotify is a well-known streaming servic...

How to Fix the ‘Word Could Not Create the Work File’ Error in Microsoft Word

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The error message “Word could not create the work file. Check the temp environment variable ” when you’re trying to save, open, or preview a Word document can prevent you from working on it. This error suggests a problem exists with the location or settings of the temporary files that Word uses to store data. Temporary files are essential for Word to function properly, as they help with auto-saving your documents or reverting changes to them. However, these temporary Word files can get corrupted, deleted, or misplaced in certain situations, such as a malware infection , disk errors , registry changes , or an incorrect settings change. Fortunately, there are some easy and effective ways to fix this error and restore your Word functionality. To fix the Word could not create the work file error in Microsoft Word, follow the steps below. Run an SFC Scan and Check for Disk Errors Before you try more drastic fixes, you should check that your system files aren’t corrupted, and you have...