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Microsoft Edge often opens by itself in Windows 11 because the operating system reopens apps that were running when you last shut down or signed out. Edge is the default…

Find My Device is a built-in Windows 11 tool that shows your lost laptop or desktop on a map, using your Microsoft account. You have to turn it on before…

Enhanced Security mode in Microsoft Edge is a built-in safety feature that adds extra protection against attacks on unfamiliar websites. It does this by applying strict security settings to code…

Microsoft Edge can show its menus and settings in another language, and it can translate web pages into over 100 languages using its built-in translation tools. You don’t need any…

Managing multiple open windows on a crowded screen slows down your work. Windows 11 includes Task View, a full-screen overview that shows every open window and lets you group them…

The Windows 11 taskbar search box lets you find apps, files, settings, and web results right from your desktop without digging through folders. Clicking it opens a query panel that…

The Start menu in Windows 11 is the central panel for opening apps, settings and files from the taskbar. Press the Windows key or click the Windows logo to open…

The Windows 11 Widgets feature is a pop-up board on your taskbar that shows live updates like weather, news, and sports scores. Microsoft introduced this panel in Windows 11 build…

Camera settings in Windows 11 let you fix video quality, change privacy permissions, and turn your webcam on or off without downloading extra software. You can open these controls in…

Windows 11 app permissions stop programs from checking your location, reading your contacts, or using your camera without your consent. These privacy controls let you block or allow access for…

Website location access in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 controls whether a web page can ask for your physical position, for example to show local news, weather or nearby stores.…

Language preference sharing in Windows 11 lets websites show content in your language automatically. They do this by reading the list of preferred languages saved on your PC. The feature…

The Advertising ID in Windows 11 is a unique tracking code that apps use to show you targeted ads based on your activity. Windows generates this random 32-character string automatically…

Start and search history in Windows 11 tracks the apps you launch. Windows uses that record to decide which items appear at the top of the Start menu and in…

High contrast themes in Windows 11 change the system colors so text, links and buttons stand out sharply from the background. They help with eye strain, glare and low vision,…