This article provides instructions on how to adjust the text cursor thickness in Windows 11 for better visibility, through three different methods: using the Windows Settings app, the Control Panel app, and the Windows Registry Editor. Efforts include increasing the blink rate, turning on cursor indicator and adjusting cursor thickness.
The article explains how to manage user password changes in Windows 11. By default, all users can alter their passwords, but administrators can restrict this. This can be done through Local Users and Groups, where admins can check or uncheck the "User cannot change password" box. Alternatively, they can use the Windows Terminal with specific commands to allow or prevent password changes.
This article instructs how to list all available System restore points in Windows 11. System restore points, automatically created within a 24-hour period, can revert the computer to a previous good state. The article provides a step-by-step guide on finding system restore points via the Settings app, and an alternative method using Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
The article describes how to alter the "Respect power settings when indexing" feature in Windows 11 to extend battery life. This setting, found in the 'Privacy & security' section, can be toggled to respect power settings when indexing, which shuts down indexing during power-saving modes. The guide also includes instructions on how to use the Registry Editor to change this setting.
The article provides a guide on enabling or disabling the enhanced security mode in Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11. The enhanced security mode offers additional protection while browsing, with three levels of security: Basic, Balanced, and Strict. Users can manually add site exceptions. The article also explains how to manipulate the enhanced security mode via the Windows Registry Editor.
This article outlines the steps to allow or prevent users from changing the desktop background in Windows 11. Administrators can control this setting via the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor. Different options in these editors determine if users can or cannot modify their desktop backgrounds. Following these steps and a system restart activates the changes.
This article provides a guide on changing the text cursor blink rate in Windows 11 via the Control Panel or Windows Registry Editor. The text cursor blink rate adjustment can make it easier for users to locate the cursor. Users wanting to implement this change need to either make adjustments in the Keyboard Properties within the Control Panel or create a new key in the Windows Registry. A system restart is necessary for the changes to take effect.
This article provides steps to add or remove the power button from the Windows 11 sign-in screen via local security policy or the Windows registry editor. The power button allows shutting down the computer without signing in. Settings can be changed in the Local Security Policy Editor or in the Registry Editor. A restart is required for changes to apply.
The article provides a step-by-step guide to locating and saving Windows Spotlight images in Windows 11, which are automatically downloaded to your computer from Microsoft servers. The process involves using the Windows Terminal app and Command Prompt to create a new folder, transfer the images, and convert them into JPEG.
The article offers a guide on how to toggle the logout prompt feature on Ubuntu Linux, ensuring users don't accidentally log out and lose unsaved changes. Users can turn this feature on or off through the gnome-session settings. This can be completed either via commands on the Terminal app or through the Dconf Editor tool for low-level system configurations.
The article outlines steps to enable or disable the logout functionality on the Ubuntu desktop. Users can typically log out via the system menu on the top bar. However, to restrict this, users can disable the log out command through the Terminal app or the Dconf Editor tool. This manipulation is reversible and can be reset to its original state.
The article provides a guide on how to stop the Microsoft Edge browser from automatically creating a desktop shortcut each time it updates in Windows 11. This can be accomplished by adjusting settings within the Windows registry, specifically by creating a new value named "RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault" and setting its value data to "1". A system restart is required after making changes.
The article provides a step-by-step guide on changing the default Linux distribution in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11. It explains how WSL allows running a GNU/Linux environment directly in Windows and says upon first installation, the first distro becomes the default. A method to change the default distro using specified commands is detailed.
The article provides a guide on how to download and use Bing Wallpaper on Ubuntu Linux OS. Bing Wallpaper changes desktop background daily with new images from across the globe. Users can install this feature through the Extension Manager in the Ubuntu Software Center, allowing them to customize their desktops with Bing's ever-changing images.
The article guides on how to list all installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions on Windows 11. It can be done through the File Explorer by opening the Linux folder, or through the Terminal using specific commands. Knowing the installed distributions is effective for developers using WSL.
