Boost Your Productivity: Pin Folders to the Windows Start Menu!

Boost Your Productivity: Pin Folders to the Windows Start Menu!

Pin frequently accessed folders to your Windows Start Menu for quick access. Learn how in this step-by-step Cool Tip.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

June 5, 2024

Are you tired of digging through layers of directories to find that important folder? 

Imagine having your most-used folders right at your fingertips?

Here's a Cool Tip.  Pin your favorite folders to the Windows Start Menu. 

Pinning folders to the Start Menu in Windows offers quick access to frequently used directories. 

It streamlines your workflow, saving time and reducing the need to navigate through layers of folders

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Here's how to do it.

1. Open File Explorer (Windows + E).
2. Locate the folder you want to pin.
3. Right-click the folder icon.
4. From the context menu, select “Pin to Start.” Voilà! 
5. The folder now appears in your Start Menu.

fig. 1 - Pin to Start Menu

fig. 2 - Pinned Folder on Start Menu

No more hunting for folders buried deep in your file system.

Arrange pinned folders as tiles on your Start Menu and jump directly to your work or personal folders with a single click.

But be careful.  

The Start Menu can get crowded if you pin too many folders.

Have you tried pinning folders to the Start Menu? 

How has it improved your daily routine?

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Rodger Mansfield, a seasoned tech expert, is the mastermind behind OneCoolTip where he serves as both writer and editor. With a keen eye for simplifying complex tech, Rodger delivers practical advice that empowers readers to navigate the digital world with confidence. Dive into OneCoolTip for a treasure trove of savvy tips and tricks that keep you one step ahead in tech.

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