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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 11
This guide demonstrates how to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11, which offers critical security features including real-time and ransomware protection among others. Microsoft advises against disabling it as it leaves files unscanned and threats unaddressed. This can be done via the Local Group Policy Editor, requiring administrator status and Tamper Protection…
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Enable Windows 11 Backup: Remember My Apps
The post provides instructions for turning on the ‘Remember my app’ feature with Windows Backup in Windows 11, effectively allowing you to backup your profile preferences, settings, and Microsoft Store apps across all devices linked to your Microsoft account. This feature doesn’t apply to work or school accounts and can be disabled at any point.
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Using Emojis and GIFs in Windows 11: A Quick Guide
The post provides a guide for students and new users on how to use emojis and GIFs in Windows 11 to enhance personal expression in their messages. It indicates that emojis and GIFs, common on mobile devices, can be added to documents or conversations by pressing the Windows key and the period key simultaneously.
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How to Open PowerShell in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide
This post guides students and new users on how to open and use PowerShell in Windows 11 through different methods. PowerShell, a cross-platform task automation solution, runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, primarily used for systems management. In Windows 11, PowerShell can be accessed via Windows Terminal, Windows Search, Run Box, File Explorer, or Power…
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How to Access Command Prompt in Windows 11
This post provides a guide for students and new users on how to open and use the Command Prompt in Windows 11. The Command Prompt allows users to perform computer tasks without the graphical user interface. It instructs on various methods to open Command Prompt including via Windows Terminal, Windows Search, Run box, File Explorer,…
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Allow Apps Through Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11
The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to allow an app through the Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11 without disabling it. While the Microsoft Defender Firewall can sometimes block trusted apps, it is crucial for protecting your device against unauthorized access and malware. The tutorial details the path through the System Settings pane…
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Enable Multilingual Text Suggestions in Windows 11
The post provides instructions for enabling/disabling multilingual text suggestions in Windows 11, helping users type in multiple languages without manual switching. Users can change keyboard language by pressing specific shortcuts, add input keyboard layout for preferred languages, and adjust multilingual text suggestions through the Typing settings pane. The feature allows predictive text in various languages…
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Change Regional Format in Windows 11
This content guides Windows 11 users on changing their regional format – a critical setting for system applications and data that adjust dates and times. The regional format is usually determined by your display language and location, but you can manually alter it according to preference. The tutorial provides a step-by-step process on how to…
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Back Up and Restore Linux on WSL: A Step-by-Step Guide
This article provides a tutorial for students and new users on how to back up and restore a Linux distribution on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). WSL allows the running of a Linux environment without requiring a virtual machine. The tutorial discusses the export and import features of WSL, showing how to back up and…
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Manage Keyboard Layouts Per App in Windows 11
This post guides students and new users on how to enable or disable the input language keyboard layout for each app in Windows 11. It covers keyboard shortcuts to switch layouts, global application of changes, and installing additional key layouts for different languages. Also, it offers a step-by-step guide to setting a separate input method…