Pin apps in Quick Access and Taskbar

 Locating the right app or drive quickly can be a challenge. In this guide, I will go through simple steps to pin your desired apps or drives to the Windows 11 Quick access and taskbar, streamlining your workflow for increased productivity.  

Pin Folders or Drives to Quick access in the File Explorer

Open up File Explorer by the taskbar

Right-click the drive or the folder that you would like to pin to the Quick access bar

You  can unpin the drive or the folder from Quick access bar

Pin Apps to the Start menu or taskbar

Select the Start (the Windows logo) icon and search for the app you want to pin to the Start menu. You can do this by searching the app by name or going through the App list.

Right-click the app and select Pin to Start. You can also pin the app to the taskbar by selecting More -> Pin to taskbar.