Figure C Image: Mark Kaelin/TechRepublic From this screen you can add direct access to the Windows 11 Control Panel to your desktop by checking the Control Panel option.

This convoluted path is a perfect example of how the new design philosophy prioritizes aesthetics over utility. The main Sound page in the Settings app is sparse, showing you basic volume levels and ...

The epic Windows 11 questline to dump the old Control Panel completely from Microsoft's desktop OS continues - but it's painfully slow progress.

If the option to calibrate your touch screen is missing in Windows 11/10 Settings app, open the Control Panel and see if the option is available there.

The graphics screen shows you various settings on a per game or global level. This replaces the terrible, slow "manage 3D settings" part of the Nvidia Control Panel.

It's simply called the Handheld Control Panel, and it's a powerful open-source application that allows users to take control of their portable PC using a pile of controls for the screen and SoC.