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How to Change Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11
The text cursor is that blinking line you see when you’re typing in Windows. It helps you know where your text will appear. Windows 11 lets you make this cursor thicker and easier to see. This is helpful if you have a high-resolution screen or if your eyesight needs a little extra help. Why Change…
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How to Enable or Disable Bluetooth Swift Pair in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn Bluetooth Swift Pair on or off in Windows 11. You can do this for just your account or for all users on your computer. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a wireless technology that lets devices talk to each other over short distances. You can connect many types…
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How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Check Apps and Files from Web in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Windows 11. SmartScreen checks apps and files that you download from the web. What Does SmartScreen Do? Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects your computer from dangerous websites and malware. It checks files and apps before you download them. On (Default): SmartScreen…
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How to Show or Hide Pen Menu icon on Taskbar in Windows 11
The pen menu in Windows 11 makes it easy to access your favorite apps. If you have a pen, tap it on your screen to open the menu in the corner of your taskbar. You can add up to four apps as shortcuts to your pen menu. This tutorial will show you two ways to…
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How to Add or Remove Bluetooth Notification Icon on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Bluetooth notification icon on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a wireless technology that lets devices talk to each other without cables. You can use it to connect many types of devices to your PC, such as:…
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How to Allow Remote Connections to MySQL Database Server
By default, MySQL only accepts connections from your own computer. But sometimes you need to connect to MySQL from a different computer. This guide shows you how to set it up. When Do You Need Remote MySQL Access? You might need remote access if: There are two main ways to connect to a remote MySQL…
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How to Add a User to Sudoers in Ubuntu
What is sudo? The sudo command lets trusted users run special commands with administrator (root) rights. This is helpful when you need to make system changes. There are two easy ways to let a user run commands with sudo on Ubuntu: This guide will show you how to do both in simple steps. Quick Reference…
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Show or Hide Virtual Touchpad Icon on Taskbar in Windows 11
This guide will help you turn on or off the virtual touchpad icon that appears on your taskbar in Windows 11. The virtual touchpad is an on-screen tool you can use to move the mouse pointer with your finger if your device has a touchscreen. What is the virtual touchpad? It is like a small…
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How to Change When Your Windows 11 Computer Goes to Sleep
If your computer goes to sleep too quickly or not quickly enough, you can change the amount of time it waits before going to sleep when you’re not using it. This guide will show you easy ways to change those settings in Windows 11. What is Sleep Mode? Sleep is a low-power mode that helps…
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How to Change Mouse Hover Time in Windows 11
This simple guide will help you change how long your mouse needs to stay over something before it reacts in Windows 11 (and also works in Windows 7, 8, and 10). What is Mouse Hover Time? Mouse hover time means how many milliseconds (thousandths of a second) your mouse pointer has to stay on an…