Category: Windows

This post outlines how to use mouse keys to control the pointer in Windows 11, a feature particularly helpful for people with vision impairments. Mouse keys allow users to manage the mouse through the numeric keypad. The guide also includes instructions on designating active mouse buttons and using specific keys for operations like clicking or…

This content guides users on toggling the Mono audio setting in Windows 11. By default, Windows 11 uses stereo audio, where left and right speakers play different sounds. For users wanting the same sound from both speakers, such as when using a single earbud, Mono audio is advised. The guide explains how to find this…

The post guides students and new users on how to enable or disable Wake Timers in Windows 11. Wake Timers allow scheduled tasks to be performed by waking the PC from sleep or hibernation, such as automatic updates. If the PC supports it, Wake-On-LAN is a preferable option for waking up the PC remotely.

The post discusses the method to configure a Windows 11 PC to wake up at a specified time. The user has to create a task in the Task Scheduler to initiate the PC from sleep or hibernation. Additionally, it instructs enabling Wake Timers for the task to work. This activity is valuable for remote access…

This post instructs on how to install Oracle Java JDK on Windows 11 for developing Java-based applications. It details steps to download and install the Java JDK package, then run the JAVA executable. It also explains how to add Java to the Windows PATH environment variable to enable code execution. Finally, it shows how to…

The post guides students and new users how to clear the printer queue in Windows 11. This can help resolve issues preventing users from printing new documents. The user must stop the Print Spooler service via the Services app, delete all files in the Print Spooler folder, and then restart the Print Spooler service or…

The post guides students and new users on how to add or edit Windows PATH environment variables in Windows 11. The PATH environment variable, a widely used variable in Windows, allows users to run executables from specified paths without needing to provide the full path to the executables or directories. Administrator privileges are necessary to…

This text provides a guide for deactivating the facial recognition login feature, Windows Hello, in Windows 11. Windows Hello offers personal and secure authentication options like PIN, face, or fingerprint. To disable it, users need to navigate through the System Settings pane, find the Sign-in options, expand the Facial Recognition (Windows Hello) section and click…

This text guides students and new users on setting up Windows Hello facial recognition in Windows 11, providing a more secure and personalized sign-in method. By accessing system settings, one can initiate setup for facial recognition authentication, provided their device possesses the necessary hardware features. After capturing and storing the user’s face information, users can…

The article provides a detailed process for adding or pinning more apps and recommended items to the Start Menu in Windows 11. This is currently possible only for computers enrolled in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. To expand these sections, users must adjust the layout under Start settings in their systems. Once adjusted, the Start…