This post explains the steps for deleting the Windows.old folder created after upgrading to Windows 11. The folder, containing files from the previous Windows version, can be manually deleted from File Explorer, or through the Disk Cleanup tool in Windows 11. Deletion frees up storage and can be safely done if no rollback to the previous Windows version is anticipated.

This article guides students and novice users on how to upgrade to Windows 11 using non-standard methods, if their Windows 10 machines fail to meet Windows 11's minimum requirements. The process involves downloading the Windows 11 ISO file and creating a workaround in the Windows registry to bypass CPU checks, thereby facilitating an installation where no data is lost.

This post guides students and new users on how to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free, provided that their computer meets the requirements of Windows 11. By checking their PC's eligibility with Microsoft's PC Health Check app, they can determine if an upgrade is possible. If eligible, the users can upgrade through the Windows Updates section of their operating system. The process includes downloading Windows 11, selecting files, apps, and setting preferences, and initiating installation followed by signing in using their credentials.

The post provides detailed instructions on how to add a second or external monitor in Windows 11. It explains how Windows can manage multiple displays, and even extend your desktop across these screens. Setting up an additional monitor involves connections with secure fastening, with Windows normally auto-detecting the new display. The write-up also discusses how to set up and adjust the display settings, orientate and arrange multiple displays, and change display orientation.

This post provides a guide for determining the date and time Windows was installed on a computer. Users can locate this information via the Command Prompt or the Windows Registry Editor. The post also highlights that upgrades can change the original installation date and that this feature can be useful for understanding a computer's age or if Windows has been reinstalled.

The post provides a guide for students and new users on how to open, browse, and edit the Windows 11 registry, a powerful database that stores Windows' settings. The guide covers steps from accessing the registry to editing or deleting registry values, emphasizes on precautionary measures like taking a backup before changes, and discusses the potential dangers of incorrect edits.

This tutorial guides students and new users in running an application as an administrator in Windows 11. By default, applications run with standard permissions. However, certain apps need to be run with administrative rights. This can be achieved either by right-clicking on the app and choosing 'Run as administrator' or by setting the app to always run as an administrator through the 'Properties' menu.

The post provides a guide on how to set different wallpaper backgrounds for each monitor in Windows 11. By default, multiple monitors share the same background, but this can be customized. The steps involve extending the display across monitors, then accessing System Settings to establish individual backgrounds. The guide also explains how to create a background slideshow for a single display.

The post details how to back up and restore the Windows 11 registry using its export and import feature. It emphasizes the importance of a solid back-up for the Windows registry given its impact on the Windows functioning and installed applications. Faults or errors in the registry could leave the system inoperable.

The post discusses steps for Microsoft account password recovery, including identifying the correct username, receiving verification codes via associated email or phone number, and resetting the password. If initial attempts fail, users can try recovering their accounts through a recovery form that asks personalized questions. Thus, this process allows Microsoft users to regain access to linked services and secure their important data.

The post teaches how to perform a clean boot in Windows 11, to isolate and address third-party programs/services potentially causing instability. A clean boot mimics safe mode, but with more control over startups, helping identify issues' sources. Steps include administrative access, using Task Manager to disable startups, and using 'System Configuration' to disable other services, thus achieving a clean boot environment.

The post provides a step-by-step guide for configuring PuTTY with SSH Key (no passwords) authentication on Windows 11, deemed more secure than traditional password authentication. It covers the process from downloading and installing PuTTY, generating a key pair, and copying the public key to the SSH server to disabling password login and configuring the PuTTY client for password-less authentication.

The post provides a step-by-step guide for exporting passwords from Microsoft Edge to a .CSV file, which can then be imported into other third-party password managers. The article also suggests that while useful, Microsoft Edge's built-in password manager may not be the most secure option available.

The post provides a guide for creating and configuring SSH keys for passwordless login on Ubuntu Linux, Unix-like systems, and Windows 11. It also includes instructions on how to use these keys to authenticate to an SSH server and the configuration steps for disabling password login. Additionally, it deals with how to copy your public key to an SSH server in Windows 11 using PowerShell.

The post provides a step-by-step guide on generating SSH key pairs in both Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11. For Windows 11, it takes advantage of the OpenSSH package, Windows Terminal, Command Prompt, or PowerShell for key creation. It also mentions that the generated key pairs can be accessed from the directory, C:\User\<username>\.ssh. The tutorial stresses the importance of SSH keys for remote connections and code management through GitHub.