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The post guides students and new users on enabling or disabling online speech recognition in Windows 11. Microsoft's online speech recognition provides better accuracy than its device-based counterpart. To modify these settings, users need to access 'System Settings' and toggle the 'Online speech recognition' switch in the 'Privacy & Security > Speech' settings.

This post provides instructions for students and new users on how to reset Touchpad and gesture settings to default in Windows 11. The post offers steps for resetting specific settings and features like three-finger swipe, four-finger tap gestures, and touchpad scroll direction. It further explains how these resets can help resolve touchpad issues in Windows 11.

This text guides users on how to change the remote desktop listening port in Windows 11 through the system's registry. By default, Remote Desktop uses port 3389. However, through the registry editor, the user can modify the port for security purposes. The whole process requires careful navigation to the right registry subkey, followed by a restart of the computer.

This text explains the process of manually clearing Windows Security Protection history events on Windows 11, which by default are only retained for two weeks. To do so, users must be logged in as an administrator, navigate to a specific path within File Explorer, and delete the Service folder, then restart their computer.

The post provides a guide for changing the retention period of Windows Security Protection history events on Windows 11. The default setting automatically removes these events after two weeks. The post instructs on adjusting this length of time, even setting it to infinite retention, using specific commands in PowerShell.

The blog post guides Windows 11 users on how to access the Protection History page of the Windows Security app. Here, they can monitor actions taken by Microsoft Defender Antivirus including the removal of Potentially Unwanted Apps, turning off critical services, and understanding threat alerts. Protection History retains data for two weeks, after which events disappear, but users can filter the history and manage threat actions effectively.

The tutorial outlines how to disable Google Chrome's internal PDF viewer so PDF files always open externally in apps like Adobe Reader. This involves modifying browser settings or, for an administrative, registry-based option, making changes to Windows registry. The tutorial asserts that some business environments may find external PDF applications more effective than Chrome's internal viewer.

The article provides a guide on how to prevent users from changing proxy settings on Windows 11. Businesses often use proxy servers to manage network traffic. But users may adjust or bypass these servers, which can be prevented by locking the proxy settings using Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry in the Windows 11 operating system.

The Microsoft Edge browser has introduced an efficiency mode to aid PC gaming. This mode, available on Windows 10 and 11, improves gaming performance by minimizing browser resource usage when a game is launched. The article provides a detailed guide on activating and deactivating this feature.

This tutorial guides Windows 11 users on how to add or remove the Network icon from File Explorer's navigation pane. The Network icon simplifies browsing local network locations and displaying mapped network locations. However, users can choose to hide or unhide it via simple steps. Note that other settings may still enable access to it even when hidden.

This content guides users on enabling or disabling a cellular network adapter in Windows 11 devices. Users with built-in SIM or eSIM cards can establish a cellular data connection similar to Wi-Fi or hotspot connections. Instructions were provided on how to access System Settings to either enable or disable the network adapter.

The post explains how to clear and reset the Windows 11 thumbnail cache, which stores copies of images, videos, documents, among other data for quick retrieval. However, this cache can become corrupted, causing thumbnails to display incorrectly. The article provides step-by-step instructions for clearing and resetting the cache to resolve any corruption.

The post guides on how to control access to removable storage devices in Windows 11. This is crucial as removable devices can carry malware and viruses. Users can restrict or allow access through the Local Group Policy Editor, enabling or disabling the "All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access" option. The post also lists additional related guides for Windows 11.

The post instructs students and new users about checking the BitLocker encryption status on Windows 11. BitLocker offers data protection, allowing access only to authorized users. The post provides a step-by-step guide on using built-in command tools to check whether a drive is BitLocker-protected, and how to quickly enable BitLocker for data security.

The article provides a guide for students and new users on how to check the DirectX version installed on Windows 11 using the DxDiag tool. DirectX is a vital suite aiding in multimedia experiences, especially in gaming, by working directly with audio and video hardware. The DxDiag tool helps in viewing detailed DirectX components and drivers information on your system.