Category: Windows

The article provides a guide on how to turn on or off the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) feature in Windows 11. DEP helps protect computers from malicious software by reserving part of the system memory as a data-only area, making it difficult for malware to execute. The process involves navigating through the Windows Security app’s…

The article provides detailed steps on how to view and transfer files from Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) apps in Windows 11. It outlines how to locate and open the WSA app, navigate to the files via the settings function, and then copy and save desired files to the Windows Downloads folder.

This guide instructs users on how to restart the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11. Restarting is required when changes are made to WSA configurations or to resolve minor issues. This process can be performed by turning off and staring the WSA from its settings panel, using the Task Manager, or via the…

The article gives a step-by-step guide on how to enable/disable Advanced networking with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11. This feature enables Android apps on your Windows PC to connect with other devices on the same network, permitting wireless content play. Turning off Advanced networking helps resolve network-related issues but inhibits access to…

This article outlines the process of setting the default GPU for Android applications using the Windows subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11. The WSA enables Android apps to run as though native to Windows. If multiple GPUs are available, users can assign a specific GPU to Android apps, potentially enhancing their performance.

The article provides a detailed guide on how to uninstall or remove Widgets from Windows 11, which are automatically added content feeds like news, weather, and stocks. It guides users through the process of opening the Windows Terminal app and entering commands to uninstall and reinstall Widgets if desired.

The article provides a step-by-step guide on changing the default Linux distribution in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11. It explains how WSL allows running a GNU/Linux environment directly in Windows and says upon first installation, the first distro becomes the default. A method to change the default distro using specified commands…

The article details how to install a Linux operating system on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 11. WSL allows developers to run a Linux environment directly on Windows. Once WSL is installed, a Linux distro must also be installed. Distros like Ubuntu, Debian, Kali-Linux, SLES 12 & 15, Arch Linux, and Oracle_Linux are…

The article guides on how to list all installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions on Windows 11. It can be done through the File Explorer by opening the Linux folder, or through the Terminal using specific commands. Knowing the installed distributions is effective for developers using WSL.

The post details how to enable or disable the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) in Windows 11, an option that allows VRR-capable monitors to adjust refresh rate based on image’s frame rate. This feature, which reduces screen tearing in games and enables higher frame rates, can be toggled on or off via the Windows Settings app…