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Windows Defender SmartScreen (a built-in security filter) checks files and websites before you open them to protect your PC from harmful apps. When you turn off this feature, Windows stops…
Swap your left and right mouse buttons to accommodate left-handed use or hand injuries. Using the Settings App in Windows 11 You can change the primary mouse button in Windows…
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature in Windows 11 that stops malicious code from running in memory areas meant only for storing data. Processors use memory for two…
Microphone access for specific desktop apps in Windows 11 lets individual programs like voice recorders and games hear your audio while keeping other software blocked. Windows 11 controls these permissions…
Mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 controls how fast your cursor moves across the screen when you move your mouse. Adjusting this setting fixes a cursor that crawls too slowly…
Checking available storage space on your PC in Windows 11 lets you find out why your computer slows down or fails to install updates when your hard drive gets full.…
Developer mode in Windows 11 changes how your PC handles software by turning on tools for writing programs, testing local apps, and running Linux environments. These system switches stay hidden…
Display arrangement settings in Windows 11 control which screen holds your main desktop, taskbar, and notification area. When Windows misidentifies your monitors after a system update or docking station disconnect,…
Cloud Clipboard is a built-in Windows 11 feature that lets you copy text, links, and images on one PC and paste them onto another device signed in with the same…
Customizing the mouse pointer appearance and cursor thickness in Windows 11 lets you make the cursor larger, change its color, or make the text typing line thicker so you can…
App permissions for webcam access in Windows 11 control which software can use your computer camera, stopping unwanted apps from turning it on behind your back. You can find these…
The Downloads folder in Windows 11 saves every file, photo, and app installer you download from the web by default, usually located at C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads. Finding these missing files takes just…
Speech recognition language packs in Windows 11 add local dictionaries and audio models so your PC can process voice typing, text-to-speech, and offline dictation accurately. Without the correct language pack…
File Explorer hides crucial system files, file extensions, and customization switches by default. Reveal hidden elements, optimize navigation panes, and streamline folder management by changing advanced settings in Windows 11.…
Advanced speech recognition voice models in Windows 11 control how your computer processes voice commands, dictation, and text-to-speech reading speeds through the Time & language Speech settings. When these language…
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