Windows

Custom pointer color and size in Windows 11 Mouse Pointer Settings let you change the color and scale of your cursor so you can see it better on screen. Windows…

Custom text-to-speech voices in Windows 11 let you add languages and natural-sounding reading voices for tools like Narrator. Windows delivers them as language and speech packs, which contain the audio…

Clearing saved sign-in passkeys in Windows 11 removes outdated or unwanted credentials from your device, your browser, your password manager or a hardware key. A passkey is unlocked with Windows…

Filter Keys is an accessibility feature in Windows 11 that tells your keyboard to ignore brief or repeated keystrokes, so you can type without accidental errors. It changes how Windows…

Passkeys in Windows 11 replace passwords with a cryptographic key pair. The private key stays on your hardware. The public key is registered with the online service. When you sign…

Optional features in Windows 11 are extra components such as legacy utilities, language-related tools and developer kits. They are kept out of the default install to save disk space. If…

AutoPlay in Windows 11 lets you choose what happens when you plug in removable drives such as USB sticks, cameras or smartphones. Windows can open a specific app or folder…

Advanced file sharing settings in Windows 11 control network discovery, password protection, and encryption levels. Together they decide how safely you can share files with other devices on your local…

Mobile Hotspot turns a Windows 11 PC into a portable Wi-Fi router. It shares your internet connection with nearby phones, tablets, and laptops. The feature is built in and uses…

HDR video streaming in Windows 11 lets supported screens show brighter highlights and richer colors than standard video playback. High dynamic range (HDR) means the display can show a much…

Device encryption is a built-in Windows security feature that locks your files so no one else can read them without your password or key. It scrambles everything on your drive…

Device usage tailoring in Windows 11 lets you pick up to six ways you use your computer: Gaming, Family, Creativity, School, Entertainment, and Business. Windows uses your picks to show…

Text input preferences in Windows 11 control how your PC handles typing assistance, including automatic spelling corrections and word suggestions. These built-in settings manage 3 core typing features: autocorrect, text…

Windows Backup preferences in Windows 11 control how your personal files, app settings, Wi-Fi profiles, and passwords are saved to your Microsoft cloud account. Set them up before you need…

Handwriting panel auto-completion in Windows 11 finishes words for you as you write with a stylus or finger on the screen. It predicts the rest of the word you are…