Category: Windows

The article outlines how to show or hide the Gallery feature in the File Explorer navigation pane in Windows 11. Introduced in Windows build 23435, this feature eases access to photo collections, including auto-display of photos from OneDrive Camera Roll Backup. The steps to add or remove Gallery involve modifications in the Windows Registry and…

The article provides instructions on enabling or disabling Presence sensing in Windows 11. Presence sensing, introduced in Windows build 22621.1610, uses sensors to detect user presence, allowing apps to offer additional features based on the user’s proximity. The feature can only be used on compatible devices and managed via Privacy & Security settings.

The article provides instructions for showing or hiding the OneDrive icon on the desktop in Windows 11. OneDrive, a Microsoft Cloud app, helps users sync files across devices. Adding its icon to your desktop simplifies access. The method involves adjusting a key value through the Windows Registry and restarting the computer.

The article provides a guide on re-enabling auto-backup for system registry upon restart in Windows 11, a function disabled since Windows 10 to reduce the disk footprint. It outlines a step-by-step process involving updating entries in the registry. The post recommends using system restore points to recover a corrupt registry hive.

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable ‘On this day’ memories notifications in Windows 11 through OneDrive app. The notifications can be managed by altering OneDrive settings or Windows Registry Editor. This feature allows users to recall past events based on backed-up photos, but some may wish to disable it to…

The Phone Link app in Windows 11 enables users to send and receive text messages, access phone apps, and transfer data between a PC and a smartphone using a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. After linking the phone using Bluetooth or the same Wi-Fi network, users can type in messages, add emojis or GIFs, and hit…

The article instructs on utilizing the Phone Link app in Windows 11 to view and manage photos and screenshots from your Android or iPhone on your PC. This app allows only access to photos in your phone’s Camera Roll or Screenshots folders, facilitating browsing, playing, ordering, chatting, etc, using a PC’s larger screen and keyboard.…

The article provides instructions on how to open or mirror your phone screen on a Windows 11 computer using the Phone Link app. This app allows users to instantly access their Android or iPhone apps from their PC, browse, play, chat, or more using the PC’s larger screen and keyboard. The mirroring feature can be…

The article instructs on how to enable or disable OneDrive notifications for the removal of many files from the cloud that are deleted on the PC in Windows 11. Access OneDrive settings, select Notifications, and toggle the button switch for notifying when many deleted PC files are removed from the cloud. This feature allows for…

The article explains the process of changing the theme and enabling or disabling Dark Mode of the Phone Link app in Windows 11. It also mentions how the Phone Link app allows users to access their Android or iPhone apps from PCs and transfer data. Furthermore, the steps to switch the in-app theme, including turning…