Customise Windows: the start menu, task bar, and dark mode

These simple changes can help you organise yourself and work more effectively. I cover the following:
📌 Pinning programs to the start menu and task bar
🧹 Tidying the start menu of all trhe clutter that usually comes with a fresh Windows account
♻ Removing search and Cortana - as I prefer to use the Win key as a shortcut instead
💡 Enable and customise dark mode

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What customisations do you make to your machine when you get a new laptop or desktop? I've noticed a lot of people often don't personalise their machines beyond changing the background. These are simple changes that can have a significant impact on how you get work done and organise yourself and your files.
It's worth noting that, depending on your workplace, you may not be able to make a lot of changes to your workstation. At the very least, these should all be doable on your personal machine.