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  • Where Are Windows Automatic Maintenance Tasks in Windows 11?

    The article provides a guide to Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM), a feature on Windows 11 that performs various background tasks at a default time of 2 AM. Microsoft recommends keeping WAM enabled for tasks like updating the OS and apps, checking security, and scanning for malware. The article also outlines steps to list all WAM…

  • How to Install Fleet Osquery Manager on Ubuntu Linux

    This article provides a detailed guide for installing and using Fleet Osquery Manager on Ubuntu Linux. Fleet is an open-source platform that aids IT admins with device management, featuring live query ability, and real-time visibility of servers, containers, and laptops. The installation process includes setting up MariaDB database server and Redis Server, creating a dedicated…

  • How to Map Network Drives with PowerShell in Windows 11

    The article details how to map or unmap network drives using the PowerShell application in Windows 11. It provides step-by-step instructions for the process, starting from opening the PowerShell app to entering the command format. The article also describes how to store credentials to avoid repeated password entry and how to disconnect shared network drives…

  • How to Customize Narrator Voice in Windows 11

    This article provides a detailed guide on how to customize the Narrator’s voice, speed, pitch, and volume in Windows 11 using Narrator settings in the Windows Settings app. The Narrator, a screen-reading app, aids those with vision limitations and has functionalities like sending emails, browsing the web, and document writing. Users can install additional natural…

  • How to Add Natural Voices in Windows 11 Narrator

    The article provides a detailed guide on how to add or remove Natural Voices on the Narrator app in Windows 11. The Narrator app, a screen-reading tool for those with limited vision, supports two types of voices – Legacy and Natural. This advanced text-to-speech feature is always available on Windows even without an internet connection.…

  • How Can SMB Compression Speed Up Windows 11 File Transfers?

    This article guides on how to use the SMB compression feature in Windows 11 for mapping a network drive, reducing data transferred over networks. The feature is automatically enabled, but can be manually activated. Alongside existing shared network locations, new ones can be created with SMB compression built-in using various command formats.

  • 4 PCs, 1 Mouse: PowerToys Mouse Without Borders

    The tutorial outlines the use of PowerToys’ ‘Mouse Without Borders’ feature in Windows 11, which enables a single keyboard and mouse to control up to four machines. It further simplifies file and clipboard content sharing. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on PowerToys installation and configuring Mouse Without Borders.

  • How to Use Android Nearby Share on Windows 11

    The article provides a guide to installing and using Android’s Nearby Share feature on Windows 11. This feature, still in beta, allows Android users to securely share files with nearby Windows devices. Notably, the Windows devices must run a 64-bit version or up and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. No additional app is needed for…

  • How to Enable File Preview in Windows 11 PowerToys

    The article provides a tutorial on how to use PowerToys Peek, the utility tool for Windows 11, to preview files and images without opening them. By installing PowerToys and enabling the Peek feature, users can select and preview files using the CTRL + Spacebar shortcut, similar to MacOS’s Spacebar feature. The tutorial also guides on…

  • How to Enable or Disable Regedit in Windows 11

    The article guides on enabling or disabling the Registry Editor on Windows 11. The Registry Editor helps perform tasks like fixing errors and enhancing Windows performance. System administrators can control its access. This can be done through the Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry Editor or Windows PowerShell. Changes get applied after a system restart.