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How to Minimize Windows and Show Desktop on Windows 11
Windows 11 includes a feature that allows users to quickly minimize all open apps and show the desktop by clicking on a tiny vertical line at the far right corner of the Taskbar. This feature is typically enabled by default. If not, users can enable or disable it in the Taskbar settings in the System…
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How to Manually Download Windows 11 Updates
The post provides a guide on how to manually download and install updates for Windows 11 from the Microsoft Catalog website if Windows Updates is not working automatically. Using a specific Knowledge Base (KB) number, users can search for the relevant update package, download, and install it manually, including initiating a system reboot to complete…
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Show Email on Windows 11 Sign-In Screen
The post provides a guide on how to display additional account details such as email addresses on the sign-in screen in Windows 11. This feature helps to identify accounts, especially in a system with multiple users. The post also explains how to disable this option if one decides not to show these additional details later.
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How to Mount Windows 11 Shares on Ubuntu Linux
The content provides a detailed walkthrough for mounting Windows shares on Ubuntu Linux, using Windows 11 and Ubuntu as examples. Steps include enabling Network Discovery and Public Folder Sharing in Windows 11, setting up file sharing, and installing the required CIFS utility package on Ubuntu. A user can then mount the Windows share using the…
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Create Windows 11 ISO Using Rufus for Older Systems
This instructional guide demonstrates how to create a Windows 11 ISO file for unsupported hardware using Rufus, a utility that formulates bootable USB flash drives. Creating an ISO file allows installation of Windows 11 on hardware that doesn’t meet standard requirements. Note that possessing a valid product key is critical, as there are no free…
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Display Day of the Week on Windows 11 Taskbar
The post outlines a guide on how to display the day of the week on the Windows 11 Taskbar, a feature not activated by default. It directs users to the System Settings within the new operating system, detailing the pathway to create a custom date format under ‘Language & region’ and ‘Administrative language settings.’
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How to Display Clock on Second Monitor in Windows 11
The post instructs Windows 11 users on how to display the clock on secondary monitors as it is only shown on the primary one by default. Users have to download a free software named ElevenClock from GitHub to enable this feature. After simple installation steps, the clock will be displayed on the additional monitor.
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Show Windows 11 Taskbar on All Monitors
This post instructs how to display the Taskbar on additional monitors when using Windows 11. By default, the Taskbar is only on the main monitor, but it can also be extended to other displays. This customization allows users to control minimized apps from every monitor. This can be accomplished by navigating to System Settings, then…
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How to Connect to Hidden WiFi in Windows 11
This post guides students and new users on joining hidden WiFi networks using Windows 11. Hidden networks require a known SSID and password for access. Windows 11’s centralized System Settings allows for easy connection. By navigating to WiFi settings and entering the appropriate details, users can successfully connect to hidden WiFi networks.
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How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11
This post guides students and new users on how to upgrade a Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. It outlines the necessary requirements – a valid Windows 10 license, version 2004 or higher and meeting Windows 11 device specifications. The process involves downloading the assistant, running it as an…
Category: Windows
Article based on Windows 10/11, including improving device performance, hardening device security, adding and managing accounts, and more.