Category: Windows

The article details how to alter Assistive Technology Sign-in settings in Windows 11, a feature aiding users with disabilities. This can start upon signing in, after, or both. It includes a Narrator, Magnifier, Sticky Keys, Filter Keys, and Toggle Keys. The guide elaborates on the process, achieved through the Control Panel app’s Ease of Access…

The post provides instructions on how to block or unblock untrusted fonts in Windows 11. Untrusted fonts, which are installed outside of the Windows directory, can expose computers to security threats. They can be controlled through either the Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry Editor, with detailed steps provided for both methods.

This article instructs how to list all available System restore points in Windows 11. System restore points, automatically created within a 24-hour period, can revert the computer to a previous good state. The article provides a step-by-step guide on finding system restore points via the Settings app, and an alternative method using Windows PowerShell or…

The article describes how to alter the “Respect power settings when indexing” feature in Windows 11 to extend battery life. This setting, found in the ‘Privacy & security’ section, can be toggled to respect power settings when indexing, which shuts down indexing during power-saving modes. The guide also includes instructions on how to use the…

The post discusses how to reset audio settings to defaults in Windows 11. It explains the process of resetting both volume and advanced settings, through the Windows Settings app, System -> Sound panel. The post further advises updating or reinstalling audio drivers if the audio playback settings do not improve.

This article details how to alter the frequency of system restore point creation in Windows 11. By default, Windows creates a restore point every 24 hours, skipping a new one if one already exists within this time basis. Changing a specific key in the Windows Registry (SystemRestorePointCreationFrequency) to zero prevents the system from skipping restore…

This content outlines how to download fonts for all languages in Windows 11 via the Settings and Control Panel apps. Users should be mindful of the high space requirements and potential performance implications. Downloading can be done through System -> Personalization -> Fonts in Settings or Appearance and Personalization -> Fonts in Control Panel.

This content outlines three ways to terminate a process in Windows 11 if it’s disrupting system performance. First one is using the Windows Task Manager. The second method involves using the ‘Taskkill’ command in Command Prompt or PowerShell. The third approach deploys the ‘Stop-Process’ command in PowerShell. Each method requires identifying the process to be…

The post outlines how to manually update Microsoft Defender Antivirus security intelligence on Windows 11. Once the Windows Security app opened, users need to click on the “Virus & threat protection” group and then “Protection updates”. Finally, clicking on “Check for updates” will download the latest protection version.

This article outlines the steps to allow or prevent users from changing the desktop background in Windows 11. Administrators can control this setting via the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor. Different options in these editors determine if users can or cannot modify their desktop backgrounds. Following these steps and a system restart…