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This article provides a guide to unlink a PC and remove an account from OneDrive in Windows 11. The OneDrive app, which syncs computer files with Microsoft Cloud, can be disconnected from a particular PC without data loss. This might solve syncing issues and files remain accessible on OneDrive's web platform after unlinking.

The article provides a guide on how to activate or deactivate the inline AutoComplete feature in Windows 11's File Explorer. The File Explorer's autocomplete function predicts typing and offers file or folder suggestions based on the user's address bar history and recent searches. The instructions include a method via Control Panel settings and an alternative approach using the Windows Registry editor. This feature is off by default and adjustments require restarting the computer.

The article provides a guide on changing the theme, particularly enabling the dark mode in the Paint app on Windows 11. Microsoft's recent update allows users to change the app's system default theme. The new settings offer options from light to dark themes, which can be accessed via the Settings pane.

The article provides a guide on how to add Memory, CPU, and GPU widgets to the Widgets board in Windows 11 via the Windows Dev Home app. This app, which offers widget components for monitoring system resources, is downloadable from the Microsoft Store, GitHub, or winget. After installation, users can select resource widgets to monitor and view performance graphs.

The article guides users on how to enable or disable the 'Show tab preview on hover' feature in Microsoft Edge. This feature, which is enabled by default, allows users to see a preview of a tab by hovering over it. Instructions are provided on opening settings in Microsoft Edge, locating the 'Show tab preview on hover' option, and toggling it on or off. Changes apply immediately after exiting and restarting the browser.

The article guides on how to enable or disable the display of administrator accounts on the User Account Control (UAC) prompt for standard users in Windows 11. It details steps to adjust settings via the Local Group Policy Editor and the Windows Registry Editor. Procedures help maintain administrative rights and protect against potentially harmful program changes.

The article guides users on enabling or disabling the "Show labels on Taskbar pins" feature in Windows 11. Accessible via the Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor, the option allows control over label display for pinned taskbar items. The guide also provides instructions for managing other taskbar elements, such as combined mode.

The article provides a detailed guide to enabling or disabling "never combined mode" in Windows 11, essentially allowing users to individually see each application window and their corresponding labels on the Taskbar. It explains two methods for modifying these settings: through the Windows Settings app and using the Windows Registry Editor. Both methods allow for granular control of taskbar labels and button combining settings.

The article provides a guide to enable or disable the Touch keyboard's key sounds feature in Windows 11. Users can alter this feature via the Windows Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor. When enabled, the virtual keyboard produces a clicking sound as keys are pressed, akin to a physical keyboard.

Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11, is introducing a Split Screen feature, currently added to the development version. This feature, which allows viewing separate pages in a single split screen window, includes a customizable keyboard shortcut. To alter this, go to Accessibility settings, choose “Shortcut for split window” and input your preferred keys, which should include CTRL or ALT, then restart Edge to apply changes.

The article outlines various methods to open the Resource Manager app in Windows 11, which offers real-time information on a device's CPU, memory, disk, and network resources. These ways include using the Start menu, the Run app box, the Task Manager, the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell, and the Windows Tools folder.

This article details how to add or remove columns in the redesigned Task Manager app in Windows 11. The updated design, aligned with Windows 11 principles, features a dark theme, a navigation bar, settings page, and a command bar. Users can manage columns on various pages by right-clicking column titles and checking or unchecking items. For the 'Details' page, users must use the 'Select column' or 'Hide column' options.

This article guides users on changing the File Explorer folder layout view in Windows 11. File Explorer provides different view options for browsing files. Users can alter these layouts using the mouse scroll wheel, keyboard shortcuts, or the Command bar. Individual folders remember the last set layout view even after closure.

The article provides a guide on managing the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Kernel on Windows 11. It explains the automated updating process through Windows Update and details steps for manual checks and updates using the "wsl.exe" command-line tool. The guide also includes troubleshooting tips should update issues arise.

The article provides a guide on using the Startup Repair tool in Windows 11 to diagnose and resolve startup issues. The tool attempts to fix problems that prevent a computer from starting automatically. Users can interpret and analyze startup log files for further analysis and take appropriate steps to rectify issues.