Windows

Screen timeout in Windows 11 is a built-in power setting that automatically turns off your display after your PC sits idle for a set period of time. You can choose…

This tutorial shows you how to turn System Restore on or off in Windows 11. What is System Restore? System Restore is a helpful Windows tool that creates a snapshot,…

Kernel-mode Stack Protection in Windows 11 is a built-in security setting that blocks bad software from taking over your PC through memory tricks. Available on Windows 11 version 22H2 and…

This tutorial shows you how to turn on or off the “Get me up to date” feature for Windows Update in Windows 11. Why Update Your Windows? Keeping your Windows…

The lock screen slideshow in Windows 11 cycles through a rotating group of your favorite photos every time you walk away from your PC. Pressing the Windows Key + L…

Granting Copilot access to your microphone in Windows 11 takes a moment, and revoking permission happens just as quickly. What is Microsoft Copilot? Microsoft Copilot is an AI (Artificial Intelligence)…

Controlling background activity for Microsoft Copilot (an AI assistant built into your operating system) keeps the app ready in your taskbar system tray. What is Microsoft Copilot? Microsoft Copilot acts…

This tutorial shows how to enable or disable Spatial Sound in Windows 11. What is Spatial Sound? Spatial sound builds a three-dimensional virtual soundscape in Windows 11. It places audio…

Windows 11 lets you show onscreen feedback whenever you press keyboard shortcuts while using a stylus. Connecting a digital pen via Bluetooth unlocks several customization options. Why would you want…

Pen visual effects in Windows 11 are the small circle animations and ripples that appear on your screen whenever your stylus touches the surface. First added in Windows 11 build…

The pen cursor in Windows 11 is a small dot or circle that shows up on your screen when you move a stylus close to the display. Turning this visual…

Using a pen as a mouse in Windows 11 lets your digital stylus control the mouse pointer on your screen just like a regular computer mouse does. This handy built-in…

Ignoring touch input when using a pen in Windows 11 stops accidental palm marks and finger taps from ruining your digital handwriting or sketching. Windows 11 includes a built-in setting…

Windows 11 lets you choose which device handles facial recognition, giving you control over how your computer unlocks. What is Windows Hello? This authentication system uses biometrics like your face,…

Controlled folder access in Windows 11 stops ransomware and other bad apps from changing or deleting your personal files. This built-in Microsoft Defender security feature blocks unknown apps from touching…