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Manage Missed Activity Emails in Microsoft Teams
The article discusses how to enable or disable ‘Missed activity emails’ in Microsoft Teams on Windows 11, a function that alerts users to significant conversations and actions even when they are not using the app. These can be customized to detail specific types of activities at chosen frequency intervals and allow interaction directly from the…
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Turn On/Off Zoom Notification Banner on Windows 11
The article provides instructions on how to turn on or off the “Show notification banner on screen until dismissed” feature in Zoom on Windows 11. This feature, which displays a notification banner until it’s dismissed by the user, can be adjusted according to personal preference. The guide outlines the necessary steps to tweak the setting…
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Customize Your Windows 11 Widgets Board Feeds
The article provides a guide on how to show or hide feeds on the Widgets board, a new feature in Windows 11. This customizable feature provides quick access to information like news, weather, and sports. The currently tested feature enables users to manage what feeds appear on their board. The use of ViVeTool is required…
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Unlock Hidden Features in Windows 11 with ViVeTool
The article provides a guide on using ViVeTool, a third-party command-line utility, to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 11. The tool, available for download on GitHub, is especially useful for Windows Insider users wanting to test new features pre-release. The guide includes instructions for downloading and using the tool, with specific commands for…
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Enable Optimize App Window Sizing on Windows 11
This article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the “Optimize app window sizing on my PC” feature in the Phone Link app on Windows 11. The Phone Link app allows users to link their phone and PC, and access phone apps and data from the PC. The “Optimize app window sizing on…
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How to Generate a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) in Windows 11
The article instructs on generating a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) in Windows 11 using the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell, which ensures resource uniqueness and prevents duplication. It guides on two methods: generating, using a set command, GUID either with or without a bracket. The technique is essential for systems or applications that require a…
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Close All Open Apps in Windows 11 Easily
This article details closing all open apps simultaneously in Windows 11 via a single command. This action, involving either Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell, is handy for freeing up memory or troubleshooting issues from excessive app usage. It emphasizes leaving the File Explorer and Windows Registry Editor unaffected.
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Change Power Button Behavior in Windows 11
Windows 11 allows users to easily modify the power button’s behavior (e.g. turn the device on/off, put it into sleep/wake or hibernation mode) directly from the Windows Settings app instead of the classic Control Panel. The decision might be driven by the need to prevent unauthorized access, save power or time on work resumption.
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Change Lid Close Behavior on Windows 11
The article presents a new method to manage the laptop lid close settings in Windows 11 through the Settings app, an update from the previously used Control Panel app. The procedure allows customization of laptop behavior when the lid is closed, catering to users’ needs such as conserving battery life or keeping the laptop awake…
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Enable or Disable Lower Brightness with Energy Saver
The article details how to enable or disable the ‘Energy Saver’ feature in Windows 11 which helps conserve power and prolong laptop battery life. This feature can be switched on or off from the Quick Settings in the system tray. It can be set to activate automatically when the device’s battery reaches a certain level…
Category: Windows
Article based on Windows 10/11, including improving device performance, hardening device security, adding and managing accounts, and more.