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How to Enable or Disable Visual Search in Microsoft Edge
The article details how to enable or disable the Visual Search feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, part of the Smart Explore functionality, shows an icon when hovering over an image, offering more related content. The post elaborates on two ways to manipulate this feature: through the browser’s setting or via the Windows…
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Enable Always on Top for Windows 11 Calculator
This summary discusses how to use the “Always on top” mode for the Calculator app in Windows 11. This mode allows the Calculator window to stay open above other windows, which can be toggled on and off using a highlighted button or a keyboard shortcut (Alt + Up/Down Arrow).
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How to Adjust Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11
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.
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How to Enable or Disable AutoPlay in Windows 11
The article offers instructions on how to enable or disable the AutoPlay feature in Windows 11. This function automates actions taken when devices are connected or media inserted. It can be managed from Windows Settings, the Control Panel, or via the Windows Registry. Users can also override AutoPlay temporarily by holding the SHIFT key during…
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Prevent Users from Changing Passwords in Windows 11
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…
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How to List Windows 11 System Restore Points
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…
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How to Enable Respect Power Settings in Windows 11
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…
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How to Adjust System Restore Point Frequency in Windows 11
This article details how to alter the frequency of system restore point creation in Windows 11. By default, Windows creates a restore point every 24 hours, skipping a new one if one already exists within this time basis. Changing a specific key in the Windows Registry (SystemRestorePointCreationFrequency) to zero prevents the system from skipping restore…
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How to Enable Enhanced Security Mode in Microsoft Edge
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…
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How to Control Desktop Background Changes in Windows 11
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…