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Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling (HAGS) in Windows 11 lets your graphics card manage its own video memory directly, instead of leaving that work to the CPU. It can improve game performance…
The Show notifications in notification center setting controls whether an app’s alerts are kept in the Notification Center after they appear. Notifications come from your installed apps, email programs, and…
Internet time sync in Windows 11 updates your PC clock automatically using an online time server, so your time stays accurate to the second. By default, Windows checks a time…
Controlled Folder Access in Windows 11 blocks ransomware and unapproved apps from changing or deleting files inside your protected folders, such as Documents and Pictures. It is a built-in Microsoft…
Windows Security can show account protection notifications on your desktop. They keep you informed about the safety of your sign-in, but they can also interrupt your work. This tutorial shows…
The time format in Windows 11 controls how hours and minutes appear on your taskbar clock and lock screen. You can switch between a 12-hour display with AM/PM and a…
Windows 11 underlines misspelled words with a red squiggly line as you type. You can turn this on or off in the Settings app. The steps below cover both. Why…
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the built-in security software in Windows 10 and Windows 11. It blocks viruses and malware, and you can turn its real-time protection feature on or off…
Night Light is a built-in Windows 11 feature that you can turn on or off in a few clicks. This tutorial covers two ways to do it: Quick Settings and…
Blocking access to the Control Panel and Settings app in Windows 11 stops other people from changing important system options on shared PCs. Windows 11 includes the Local Group Policy…
Running low on storage? Moving Microsoft Store apps off your main installation drive gives Windows room to work. A full system drive slows down updates, temporary files and the page…
Cut the feed to your webcam whenever you need privacy. Controlling the camera stops unauthorized apps and malware from using the lens. This guide covers three ways to do it:…
Ctrl+Alt+Delete secure sign-in is a Windows 11 security feature. Windows makes you press those three keys before it shows the password or PIN box. Windows reserves that key combination for…
Locking your computer hides your desktop when you step away. Your apps and files stay open in the background, so you can pick up where you left off. Fastest Way…
Adding the Lock shortcut to the Start menu power options in Windows 11 lets you secure your computer in two clicks whenever you step away. Lock sits next to Shut…
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