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The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable audio and video input from the host to the Sandbox in Windows 11. The Sandbox, a lightweight, isolated desktop environment, by default does not allow audio and video input. This can be changed manually through the Local Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry. Following these steps permits the Sandbox to receive audio and video input from the host machine.

The article provides a guide on how to configure the print screen key to open screen Snipping in Windows 11 using the System Settings panel. Windows 11 replaces the previous Snip & Sketch app with a new Snipping Tool, which some users might find inconvenient because it requires pressing many keys. By adjusting system settings, users can use the print screen key for screen snipping, simplifying the screenshot process.

The article provides a guide to configure Windows 11's File Explorer to open with OneDrive content by default, as opposed to its typical Quick Access view. Following the instructions to set up OneDrive and changing File Explorer's Folder Options allows users to directly access their cloud-stored files whenever File Explorer is launched.

The article discusses enabling clipboard sharing between the host and the Windows 11 Sandbox, a safety feature that by default prevents such interactions. The procedure includes accessing the Local Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry to permit or restrict copying and pasting between these elements. These steps effectively let users interact with the isolated sandbox environment more efficiently.

This article provides a guide on enabling or disabling networking in the sandbox environment of Windows 11. By default, networking is off to reduce the attack surface, but for accessing external networks, users must allow it by creating a virtual switch. This can be done through the Local Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry.

The article guides on enabling or disabling printer sharing from a host machine to the Sandbox in Windows 11. Since the Windows Sandbox is an isolated environment, printing directly from it is impossible without sharing the host's printer. The guide includes steps to enable this sharing feature through either Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry.

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable DLNA media streaming in Windows 11, allowing users to send or receive media on connected devices such as phones, TVs, or game consoles. The steps involve navigating through Control Panel or utilizing Local Group Policy Editor. The tutorial also warns users to only activate streaming on trusted networks and provides instructions on adjusting default settings.

The article provides steps on how to enable or disable the Snipping Tool's feature of opening screenshots in multiple windows in Windows 11. By default, the tool opens screens in the same window but it can be modified. It also mentions the automatic saving of screenshots in PNG format. The changes are applied by accessing the settings within the Snipping Tool app itself.

The article provides a guide on how to check the battery level of a Bluetooth device in Windows 11 using the Settings app. To do this, users need to go to the System Settings via a shortcut or click on Start -> Settings. Then, select 'Bluetooth & Devices' to view device details, including battery levels. Not every Bluetooth device sends battery information, so the level might not always be visible.

The article explains how to mount an Ubuntu Linux file system on Windows 11 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This enables running a GNU/Linux environment directly in Windows, without a virtual machine or dual-boot. The process involves configuring the WSL environment, running PowerShell commands to mount physical Linux drives, and accessing contents through Windows File Explorer.