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How to Manage Activity History in Windows 11
The post instructs students and new users on how to manage the sending of their activity history to Microsoft in Windows 11. Activity history, including apps, services, files, and websites, is used by Microsoft for personalized experiences and suggestions. Users can choose to store this history locally or send it to Microsoft when signed into…
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Control Your Printer Default Settings on Windows 11
The post outlines the process to enable/disable the “Let Windows manage my default printer” feature in Windows 11. By default, Windows 11 assigns the last printer used as the default printer. Users keen on manually setting a default printer can navigate through ‘System Settings’ to either activate/deactivate this feature.
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Disable Slow Charging Notifications in Windows 11
The post details steps for managing the notification settings related to slow USB charging on a Windows 11 device. Users can opt to receive or not receive notifications when their device is charging slowly over USB. The guide outlines how to navigate the System Settings, specifically the Bluetooth & devices > USB settings pane, to…
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How to Enable USB Battery Saver in Windows 11
The content provides a guide on enabling or disabling the USB battery saver feature in Windows 11 to extend battery life. The feature works by stopping USB devices when the screen goes off. Instructions to access the feature are provided through either a keyboard shortcut or the device’s Settings panel.
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Enable or Disable Voice Clips in Windows 11
This article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the contribution of voice clips to Microsoft in Windows 11. Voice clips help Microsoft enhance its speech recognition technology, which can be refined with opt-in settings within Windows. The piece includes step-by-step instructions on how to access relevant settings to turn this feature on…
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Enable Voice Typing Launcher in Windows 11
This post instructs students and new users on how to enable or disable the voice typing launcher in Windows 11. Voice typing utilizes Azure Speech services to convert spoken inputs into text and provides commands for quick text editing. The voice typing launcher allows quick access when entering text and its status can be changed…
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How to Use Voice Typing in Windows 11
Windows 11 offers a ‘voice typing’ feature, powered by Azure Speech services, that allows users to enter text by speaking into a microphone. To use it, one must be online, have a working microphone, and the cursor must be in a text box. Command shortcuts exist to enable and disable the feature. Additional languages can…
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How to Show the Menu Bar in Windows 11 File Explorer
The post provides guidance for students and new users on how to constantly display the File Explorer menu bar in Windows 11. It explains that there are new features, such as a tab browsing feature, available to Microsoft Insider Program members. The article provides explicit steps to display the menu bar in File Explorer.
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Enable Specialized Display in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide
This text explains how to use the Specialized Display feature in Windows 11 Pro for Workstation or Windows 11 Enterprise, turning a monitor into a dedicated tool for specific purposes like gaming, medical imaging, or video monitoring. The feature can be enabled or disabled via the System Settings pane, under Display > Advanced Display settings.
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How to Enable or Disable Diagnostic Data Viewer in Windows 11
The article explains how to use the Diagnostic Data Viewer in Windows 11 to view and delete device diagnostic data. It illustrates the installation process of the viewer from the Microsoft store. It walks through how Microsoft collects and utilizes device data for personalised experiences and system improvements. The guide also instructs on data deletion…