Category: Windows

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

The article provides instructions on how to display or hide the OS Edition and Build watermark on a Windows 11 desktop background. This can be achieved by updating certain values in the Windows Registry. Instructions vary depending on whether changes are to be applied to individual users or system-wide. The guide also includes troubleshooting advice.

The article provides instructions on how to manually start or stop Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) in Windows 11. WAM performs various background tasks such as system updates, security checks, and malware scans. Users can adjust these schedules and manually manipulate WAM through the Control Panel app or Windows Terminal.

The article provides methods for scheduling Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) on Windows 11. WAM conducts tasks like updates and security checks, usually at 2 AM. The guide highlights three ways to customize this time: via Control Panel, the Local Group Policy Editor, or the Windows Registry Editor. It emphasizes using a time when the computer…

The article provides a guide to Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM), a feature on Windows 11 that performs various background tasks at a default time of 2 AM. Microsoft recommends keeping WAM enabled for tasks like updating the OS and apps, checking security, and scanning for malware. The article also outlines steps to list all WAM…