Category: Windows

Article based on Windows 10/11, including improving device performance, hardening device security, adding and managing accounts, and more.

  • How to Enable/Disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11

    How to Enable/Disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11

    The article provides a guide to enable or disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11. Starting from build 23493, Copilot lets users interact with Bing Chat AI for system settings and multiple application usage. It can be added as a button on the Taskbar or be controlled using the Local Group Policy Editor. A range of…

  • How to Change Offline Permissions on Windows 11

    How to Change Offline Permissions on Windows 11

    The article provides a step-by-step guide on adjusting Offline permissions for Microsoft Store on Windows 11, enabling offline gaming. It stipulates that device preparation while online is necessary, and that the offline status can only be reassigned three times annually. Not all games are compatible with offline mode, particularly those with network co-op features. To…

  • How to Change Purchase Sign-in Settings in Microsoft Store

    How to Change Purchase Sign-in Settings in Microsoft Store

    The article provides a guide on how to modify the Purchase sign-in settings in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11. These settings control whether or not a password is required when making a purchase. It emphasizes that changes to these settings only affect the device the user is currently signed into and will not…

  • How to Repair or Reset WSL Ubuntu in Windows 11

    How to Repair or Reset WSL Ubuntu in Windows 11

    The article offers a guide on how to repair or reset Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Ubuntu distribution if not functioning correctly in Windows 11. A repair can restore default settings without data loss, while a full reset will erase all data and settings. It provides step-by-step instructions to access these options through the Windows…

  • Setting HDR JXR Wallpapers in Windows 11

    Setting HDR JXR Wallpapers in Windows 11

    The latest Windows Build 25921 allows users to set HDR (JXR) image files as their desktop background. This feature enhances the display of desktop backgrounds on device screens with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities. To apply JXR files as a desktop background, you’d need to ensure your device supports or is connected to an HDR…

  • How to Enable Voice Access on Windows 11 Sign-In

    How to Enable Voice Access on Windows 11 Sign-In

    The article describes how to enable or disable the “Start voice access before you sign in to your PC” option in Windows 11. Users can manage this feature through the Settings app in the Accessibility > Speech setting pane. Alternatively, changes can be made using Windows Registry editor. Presently, voice access supports English-U.S language and…

  • How to Enable RGB Accent Color Matching in Windows 11

    How to Enable RGB Accent Color Matching in Windows 11

    This article provides a guide on how to use Dynamic Lighting in Windows 11 to configure RGB peripherals to match the Windows accent color. The recent update to Dynamic Lighting, which lets users customize their devices with RGB lights directly, now includes an option for this particular matching feature.

  • How to Manage Microsoft Store App Updates in Windows 11

    How to Manage Microsoft Store App Updates in Windows 11

    The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the “Update Microsoft Store Apps Automatically” feature on Windows 11. Users can adjust these settings either directly on the Microsoft Store app, through the Local Group Policy Editor, or via the Windows Registry Editor. Notably, updates can help boost security by addressing bugs and vulnerabilities.

  • How to Enable Copilot Access to Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

    How to Enable Copilot Access to Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

    The article guides users on enabling or disabling the Copilot feature in Windows 11, which integrates Bing Chat AI for interacting with system settings and tasks using natural language. However, the feature, available on select devices part of Microsoft’s Insider Preview program, requires Microsoft Edge version 115.0.1901.150 or higher.

  • Hide Users on Windows 11 Sign-in Screen

    Hide Users on Windows 11 Sign-in Screen

    The article guides on how to show or hide users from the sign-in screen in Windows 11. It involves tweaking the Windows Registry under the pathway HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon by creating a new key named DisableBackButton. Changing the value data to 1 shows all users, while 0 hides them on the sign-in screen.