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Here's what a VPN can't protect you from (but you need to use it)

The abbreviation " VPN " has slowly become established among average Internet users, which is certainly good, but the problem is that people have started to see VPN as the ultimate solution to all problems.

How to hang a trash can on the taskbar?

How to hang a trash can on the taskbar?

To pin a shortcut to the taskbar (next to the Start button), simply drag it to the desired position, or right-click on it and select "Pin to Taskbar".

But you can't attach the Recycle Bin like that, you have to make a shortcut. How?

  1. Right-click somewhere on the desktop and select "New > Shortcut".
  2. A new window will now appear where you need to copy the following text: explorer.exe shell:RecycleBinFolder
  3. Click "Next". Now enter the name of the shortcut, e.g. "Recycle Bin", and click "Finish"

A new shortcut will appear on the Desktop, you need to change the icon.

  1. Right-click on it and then on "Properties".
  2. Click the "Shortcut" tab and then the "Change icon".
  3. A new window will open. Copy the following text at the top: %SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll 
  4. A set of icons will appear below, scroll a little and you will see a trash can icon.
  5. Select it and click "Ok", then close the first window.

One more step remains - Attach the icon to the ribbon.

  1. Method: Simply drag it to the desired position
  2. Method: Right-click on the icon and select "Pin to Taskbar".

That would be it.

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