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Search indexer backoff in Windows 11 controls how aggressively Windows searches your files when your PC is busy. Windows uses search indexing to quickly find files and information on your…
Making Dropbox files online-only by default in Windows 11 saves local disk space by keeping most files in the cloud. Online-only files act as placeholders, appearing in your Dropbox folder…
Dropbox Selective Sync lets you choose which folders save to your Windows 11 computer, freeing up disk space. It works like picking what papers go on your desk; only selected…
Dropbox LAN sync lets you transfer files directly between computers on your local network, speeding up syncing significantly. LAN stands for Local Area Network. It’s your home or office network…
Pausing search indexing in Windows 11 temporarily stops your PC from updating its file search list, which helps free up system resources when you need them for demanding tasks. Search…
Changing the Windows 11 search index storage location lets you move where Windows keeps the information it uses to find your files quickly. The search index is a special list…
The “Check for updates” button in Windows 11 is a setting that lets you manually search for new Windows updates. You can hide this button if you prefer to prevent…
Show Snap Groups lets you see helpful collections of windows you’ve arranged together in Windows 11. These groups appear when you use Alt+Tab, Task View, or hover over app icons…
“Last Active Click” on the Windows 11 taskbar lets you jump directly to your most recent window for an app, skipping the preview thumbnails. The "Last Active Click" setting for…
Adding and removing file types for Windows 11 search helps you find your documents, pictures, and other files much faster. Windows 11 uses a process called indexing to create a…
Windows 11 allows you to control if the operating system searches the text inside your files, not just the file names. This feature helps you find documents faster by searching…
Microsoft Edge toolbar buttons let you quickly access browser features. You can add or remove these buttons to make browsing easier and cleaner. The toolbar is the row of icons…
Windows indexing file contents decides if Windows Search can find words inside your documents, not just file names. Indexing file contents in Windows 11 helps you find files faster if…
Virtual hard disk files, known as VHDs and VHDXs, function as extra hard drives for your Windows 11 computer. These special files allow you to store data or install other…
Preloading the New Tab page in Microsoft Edge speeds up browsing by loading content in the background before you click the tab. This new tab preloading feature aims to make…
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