Geek Rewind

This guide explains how to enable advanced Bluetooth discovery in Windows 11, allowing your PC to connect to a wider range of Bluetooth devices. Users can activate this feature through the Settings app or, for advanced users, via the Registry Editor. Caution is advised with the latter method to avoid potential issues.

This guide explains how to hide or show the clock and date on the Windows 11 taskbar. Users can use the Settings app for a simple method or the Registry Editor for a more advanced approach. The option is available in newer Windows 11 versions, primarily for users testing early builds.

This guide explains how to manage the Recommendations section in the Windows 11 Start Menu, which displays recently added apps, files, and tips. Users can toggle this feature on or off through Settings or the Windows Registry, with the former being safer for most. Insider Preview participants may see additional recommendations.

Windows 11 features a new option that allows users to receive updates quicker, specifically for non-security enhancements. This can be activated or deactivated through the Settings app or the Windows Registry for advanced users. Keeping this feature enabled helps ensure your computer remains up-to-date with latest improvements.

Microsoft introduced a notification feature for Windows 11 users signing in with a Microsoft account, primarily available to Insider Preview participants. These notifications provide updates on account management and security. Users can easily enable or disable this feature via the Settings app or the Registry Editor, depending on their preference.

Windows 11 saves the owner’s name and organization during setup, typically using your account name. To change this information, users must edit the Windows Registry. Steps include accessing Registry Editor, finding RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization, and updating the names. This change enhances accuracy for applications and troubleshooting.

Windows 11’s Touch Keyboard features an option to automatically add a period when double tapping the spacebar. Users can enable or disable this feature through the Settings app or by using the Registry Editor for advanced control. This functionality enhances typing speed and overall user experience.

The Touch keyboard in Windows 11 features a voice typing mic button, which allows users to dictate text. This button can be activated or deactivated through Windows Settings or the Registry Editor. The guide provides detailed steps for both methods, catering to users with varying comfort levels in technology.

Windows 11 offers an auto-capitalization feature for its Touch keyboard, automatically capitalizing the first letter of each sentence. Users can enable or disable this feature through the Settings app or the Windows Registry, enhancing typing efficiency and accuracy on touchscreen devices. Adjusting this setting is simple and beneficial for quicker typing.

This guide explains how to reset default apps in Windows 11 to Microsoft’s original selections. Default apps are the programs designated to open specific files or links. The reset process only impacts your user account and is completed easily through the Settings app with a simple confirmation click.