Category: Windows

The post provides a guide for students and new users on how to connect to a wireless display in Windows 11, using technologies like Miracast and WiGig. Instructions include turning on the external display, ensuring Wi-Fi is on, and using a keyboard shortcut to open Quick Settings and select a device for streaming. Alternative methods…

The post guides users, particularly students and beginners, on how to manage website access to the language list in Windows 11. This function allows websites to cater content in a user’s preferred language. Even though usually benign, this feature can raise privacy concerns for some individuals. Windows 11 settings offer an easy way to enable…

The post provides a step-by-step guide to deactivate the advertising ID in Windows 11, which is used by apps for tracking and providing personalized ads. Disabling it, however, does not reduce the number of ads but prevents location tracking and personalized advertising, thereby enhancing user privacy. Alternatively, the post also illustrates how to reactivate the…

This content guides users through enabling the “Find my device” feature in Windows 11, which helps locate lost or stolen devices. The user must be signed into their Microsoft account, and the Windows Location service must be active. Once enabled, users can locate the device through an online Microsoft account map. Various ways to reach…

The post provides instructions on using touchpad gestures on laptops with Windows 11. These gestures function like keyboard or mouse shortcuts, enabling various actions like item selection and windows switching. It also details how to determine if your laptop supports precision touchpads and how to enable or disable your touchpad.

The post provides a guide on using touch gestures with Windows 11 touchscreen devices. Touch gestures, akin to keyboard shortcuts, allow performing actions like select items, dragging and moving data, etc. To enable three- and four-finger gestures, users navigate to the appropriate setting. However, enabling this might affect the same interactions in apps. A comprehensive…

This post provides a guide for students and users on how to turn app launch tracking on or off in Windows 11. This feature improves Start and search results by tracking app usage, plus organizes frequently used apps for easy access. With step-by-step instructions for disabling and enabling, users can customize this feature via the…

The post guides Windows 11 users on how to display or hide the ‘Most used apps’ list in the Start menu. It details sections of the Start menu, including Pinned, All apps, and Recommended, and instructs on extending each section to include more apps. It further provides procedures to turn on/off the list, accessed in…

The content provides a guide on how to enable or disable Swift Pair, a Windows 11 feature that simplifies Bluetooth device connection by use of a notification fly-out window rather than manual pairing. The guide takes the user through accessing system settings, reaching the Bluetooth & devices section, and toggling the Swift Pair option.

The article is a tutorial on how to change or reset a user password in Windows 11. It provides instructions for changing the password via the Windows Settings app and Control Panel. Alternatively, it offers more advanced methods using Command Prompt or Windows Terminal with PowerShell. The reasons for password changes include compromised accounts or…