Category: Windows

Article based on Windows 10/11, including improving device performance, hardening device security, adding and managing accounts, and more.

  • How to Turn On or Off Mobile Hotspot in Windows 11

    How to Turn On or Off Mobile Hotspot in Windows 11

    The post instructs students and new users on how to enable or disable mobile hotspots on Windows 11, using the local Group Policy Editor. It provides a step-by-step guide of the process, reminding users that hotspot usage may impact their data plan costs. It also covers how IT managers can prevent hotspot usage to avoid…

  • Enable or Disable Taskbar App Badges in Windows 11

    Enable or Disable Taskbar App Badges in Windows 11

    The post guides users on managing app badge notifications on the Windows 11 Taskbar, including turning them off to maintain privacy. The settings are adjustable via the System Settings pane and involve navigations through Personalization and Taskbar sections. If disabled and required again, the process is simply reversible.

  • How to Enable System Protection in Windows 11

    How to Enable System Protection in Windows 11

    The article provides steps on how to turn on or off system protection for drives in Windows 11. System Protection feature allows the creation of restore points for recovering to previous working states in case of issues. Drives can be added or removed from System Protection individually, with Windows automatically purging older restore points. System…

  • Enable Power Saving for Windows 11 Hotspot

    Enable Power Saving for Windows 11 Hotspot

    This post instructs users on enabling or disabling the Mobile hotspot power-saving feature in Windows 11. When activated, this feature automatically turns off the hotspot after 5 minutes of inactivity, conserving battery and power usage on the Windows device. The feature is accessible via the System Settings pane and can be toggled on or off…

  • Enable or Disable Memory Compression in Windows 11

    Enable or Disable Memory Compression in Windows 11

    The post provides a guide on how to enable or disable Memory compression in Windows 11. This feature compresses system memory to enhance performance and reduce physical memory use. While it promotes efficient memory use and better user experience, it may potentially slow CPU processing due to additional resources required for compression and decompression operations.

  • How to Enable or Disable Mobile Hotspot in Windows 11

    How to Enable or Disable Mobile Hotspot in Windows 11

    The content presents a guide on how to enable and disable mobile hotspots in Windows 11 to share internet connection with other devices using WiFi. It emphasizes the potential cost of sharing cellular internet, depending on the user’s network data plan. The guide details the process from accessing the device’s System Settings to setting up…

  • Enable or Disable Compact OS in Windows 11

    Enable or Disable Compact OS in Windows 11

    This text explains how to turn Compact OS on and off in Windows 11, a feature that allows the operating system to run from compressed files, saving disk space. Ideal for low-end devices, Compact OS shrinks and optimizes Windows 11 images for efficient resource usage. The article provides instructions for enabling and disabling Compact OS…

  • How to Set DuckDuckGo as Default in Windows 11

    How to Set DuckDuckGo as Default in Windows 11

    The post outlines steps to set DuckDuckGo as the default search engine in various browsers (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, etc.) in Windows 11. Stating that DuckDuckGo provides privacy protection, it presents instructions to install different browsers on Windows 11 and configure DuckDuckGo as the default search engine, differentiating steps for Chromium-based browsers and Firefox.

  • Finding Your System’s VRAM in Windows 11

    Finding Your System’s VRAM in Windows 11

    The post provides steps for checking and viewing video RAM (vRAM) in Windows 11. vRAM speeds up computer graphic processes, holding data for the graphics processing unit (GPU). Checking vRAM may help understand performance issues related to graphics-intensive games or video editing tasks. The post also suggests how to increase vRAM through system BIOS or…

  • How to Access the Videos Folder in Windows 11

    How to Access the Videos Folder in Windows 11

    The post details how to locate and use the Videos folder in Windows 11, a default system folder used to store video content and other recordings. The folder can be found in the user’s profile and accessed through the Start menu or File Explorer. Its location can be changed by administrators. The post also explains…