Google has rolled out a beta version of its desktop software, adding such features as "Sidebar," which offers a personalized panel of information such as e-mail, stock quotes and news. The software, ...

Q. Your April article (“Optimize Windows 11 With These 8 Settings Tweaks“) had good tips for adjusting the Start menu and taskbar, but I’d like to do more. How can I go deeper into customization? A.

You can customize the Chrome Toolbar by selecting which icons to display and adjusting their placement. Improve your Chrome experience by adding relevant icons to the toolbar to access functions you ...