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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 isn't likely to be interrupted.

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 tasks using the Windows Terminal app. This list can further be saved in a text file.

The article details how to map or unmap network drives using the PowerShell application in Windows 11. It provides step-by-step instructions for the process, starting from opening the PowerShell app to entering the command format. The article also describes how to store credentials to avoid repeated password entry and how to disconnect shared network drives using PowerShell commands.

This article provides a detailed guide on how to customize the Narrator's voice, speed, pitch, and volume in Windows 11 using Narrator settings in the Windows Settings app. The Narrator, a screen-reading app, aids those with vision limitations and has functionalities like sending emails, browsing the web, and document writing. Users can install additional natural voices and utilize state-of-the-art text-to-speech technology on Windows devices.

The article provides a detailed guide on how to add or remove Natural Voices on the Narrator app in Windows 11. The Narrator app, a screen-reading tool for those with limited vision, supports two types of voices - Legacy and Natural. This advanced text-to-speech feature is always available on Windows even without an internet connection. Adding or removing voices involves accessing Windows Settings and using the PowerShell app for installations or uninstallations.

This article guides on how to use the SMB compression feature in Windows 11 for mapping a network drive, reducing data transferred over networks. The feature is automatically enabled, but can be manually activated. Alongside existing shared network locations, new ones can be created with SMB compression built-in using various command formats.

The tutorial outlines the use of PowerToys' 'Mouse Without Borders' feature in Windows 11, which enables a single keyboard and mouse to control up to four machines. It further simplifies file and clipboard content sharing. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on PowerToys installation and configuring Mouse Without Borders.

The article provides a guide to installing and using Android's Nearby Share feature on Windows 11. This feature, still in beta, allows Android users to securely share files with nearby Windows devices. Notably, the Windows devices must run a 64-bit version or up and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. No additional app is needed for Android 6+ devices. The post also suggests using Windows' Phone Link app for Android file sharing.

The article provides a tutorial on how to use PowerToys Peek, the utility tool for Windows 11, to preview files and images without opening them. By installing PowerToys and enabling the Peek feature, users can select and preview files using the CTRL + Spacebar shortcut, similar to MacOS's Spacebar feature. The tutorial also guides on how to turn off this feature.

The article guides on enabling or disabling the Registry Editor on Windows 11. The Registry Editor helps perform tasks like fixing errors and enhancing Windows performance. System administrators can control its access. This can be done through the Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry Editor or Windows PowerShell. Changes get applied after a system restart.